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May 2013

Irish taxpayers will have to foot multi-billion Statoil bill

By: 
Marius b. Staveli - Aftenbladet

Ireland’s favourable company tax rules mean the population having to pay the some EUR 2.25 billion (NOK 17 billion) extra for Statoil’s scandal-hit project, delayed following locals’ protests.

 

The cost overrun is mainly due to poor handling of local residents’ protests. Locals complain of lack of dialogue with the oil companies, little information, and fear of getting a pipeline almost under their houses.

The intense protests have delayed the project and made it more expensive.

Posted Date: 
29 May 2013

Oil & Gas Giveaway discussed on Today with Pat Kenny

By: 
RTE

Audio from Pat Kenny show today -William Hederman in oil & gas debate against David Horgan, CEO Petrel Resources

or listen here

Posted Date: 
29 May 2013

“Statoil’s reputation in Ireland is ruined forever,” says Norway academic

By: 
Ellen Kongsnes - Aftenbladet

The Corrib scandal would not happened in Norway, oil researcher Helge Ryggvik claims. He believes the project has destroyed the Statoil’s reputation in Ireland.

Posted Date: 
29 May 2013

Statoil in Ireland money quagmire

By: 
Erlend Skarsaune - Aftenbladet

The Corrib gas field in Ireland has become almost three times more expensive than planned and evoked local hatred against the company. The scandalous project is forgotten in Norway, however.

 

Statoil was part of a rare gas discovery off the northwestern coast of Ireland in 1996. With its 36.5 percent share in Corrib, the company saw a green future in Ireland. The plan was to start gas production in 2003. It did not work. The scandalous Corrib project disappeared from the annual reports after Statoil referred to Ireland as a focus area in the early 2000's.

Posted Date: 
26 May 2013

Irish hope for Norway oil help

By: 
Ingeborg Eliassen - Aftenbladet

Enormous oil and gas reserves could save Ireland’s economy but inhabitants are protesting. The Irish have now asked for assistance from Norway.

“We’re in the early stages and have no formal dialogue, but we might be able to achieve this,” said Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on a visit to Ireland, Tuesday.

He met with the Irish legislator who has spearheaded sharpening getting the Irish state more bargaining power in negotiations with oil and gas giants.

Posted Date: 
26 May 2013

“Less controversial now”

By: 
Ellen kongsnes - Aftenbladet

Statoil is aware that the Corrib project has been controversial, but point out that Shell is operator for the development.

Aftenbladet has requested an interview with Statoil CEO Helge Lund about the company's experiences regarding Ireland, but information manager Bård Glad Pedersen points out that they are not operator of the Corrib field. Mr Lund will not be making a statement, as a result.

Mr Pedersen finds it important to underline that Shell is operator, and is thus ultimately responsible for the development.

Posted Date: 
26 May 2013

Marine Notice : Well Inspections on the Corrib Gas Field, off the West Coast of Ireland

By: 
BYM Marine & Maritime News

Notice to all Shipowners, Fishing Vessel Owners, Agents, Shipmasters, Skippers, Fishermen, Yachtsmen and Seafarers

Well Inspections on the Corrib Gas Field, off the West Coast of Ireland

Posted Date: 
24 May 2013

Midwest News clip about hole in Sruwaddacon estuary caused by Shell

By: 
Midwest Radio

The news clip was broadcast on Midwest radio on Tuesday 21st May 2013 about a hole in Sruwaddacon estuary caused by Shell tunnelling

The news clip was broadcast on Midwest radio on Tuesday 21st May 2013 about a hole in Sruwaddacon estuary caused by Shell tunnelling

or listen here

Posted Date: 
22 May 2013

Poem for the Anti Fracking Campaign

By: 
Dave Lordan

Beware the one who talks to you of your children’s future

for he carries an Earthquake machine

that will rubble the lives of your children.

Beware the one who talks to you of Investment and Community Projects

for he will bribe the weak and the craven among you

and invest in division and hatred.

Beware the one who talks to you of protecting the environment

and of safety procedures. She is getting millions

to lie and will protect herself

from every consequence

with an army of lawyers.

Most of all, beware the one who talks to you of jobs.

Posted Date: 
19 May 2013

Callout for support: Rossport Solidarity Camp - 21st to 30th June

By: 
Rossport Solidarity Camp

Local resident Gerry Bourke asking for people come and support the community in their struggle against Shell for the camp that is taking place in Aughoose, Mayo from the 21st to 30th of June 2013
More details: http://www.shelltosea.com/content/rossport-solidarity-camp-%E2%80%93-wee...

Apologies for the darkness of the video.

Posted Date: 
15 May 2013