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November 2020

Shannon LNG has all permissions to build its fracked gas import terminal quashed in the Irish High Court after 13-year battle

By: 
Safety Before LNG

[Shell to Sea] Congratulations to campaigners against Shannon LNG on their latest victory.  Lovely tribute to Corrib and anti-fracking campaigners at the end of this press release.

- Conclusion of legal process opens window for an Irish ban on the importation of fracked gas as agreed in the Programme for Government.  

Local campaigners in North Kerry in the South-West of Ireland are reacting with sheer delight today at the news that the Irish High Court has quashed all developement consent for the Shannon LNG US fracked gas import terminal on the Shannon Estuary. Shannon LNG and New Fortress Energy have now lost ALL acquired rights to import fracked gas into Ireland.

Posted Date: 
11 November 2020

Couple whose firm provided security for Corrib gas pipeline declared bankrupt

By: 
Ann O'Loughlin - BreakingNews.ie

A couple whose company provided security for the Corrib gas pipeline in Co Mayo have been declared bankrupt by the High Court.

James and Grainne Farrell were majority (58 per cent) shareholders in Business Mobile Security Services Ltd (BMSS) which, among its services, supplied security personnel to Shell during the construction of the pipeline and refinery at Bellanaboy.

BMSS, of Tougher Business Park, Newhall, Naas, Co Kildare, which was also the holding company of Senaca, went into liquidation in July 2019.

Posted Date: 
11 November 2020