Shell's only argument for Corrib, is that it will give Ireland 'security of supply'. However, this requires that Ireland bids against buyers in other countries and pay the full international rate. If the international price of gas were to double over the next decade, then the price that Irish consumers pay for gas will double. In the current economic situation, the Irish State will be forced to borrow money to buy back gas that was given to Shell for free.”
Shell To Sea has noted events this week associated with the proposed Corrib gas project in north Mayo. We condemn without reservation the apparent criminal damage to materials at the former site of the deconstructed pipeline, as well as the ongoing breaches of Ministerial consents at the Glengad Special Area of Conservation, of which the Department of the Environment has been informed. END For verification call John Monaghan on +353 86 3123439
Posted Date:
23 February 2008 - 2:04pm 