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.”
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- Gas explosion fears raised at hearing - Lorna Siggins
- Just how bad is Ireland's Oil and Gas deal - Shell to Sea
- Now you are talking my language - Michael McGaughan
- Another gas terminal for Bellanaboy - Daniel Hickey
- Corrib and the art of bog building - James Laffey
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Shell's planned tunnel
The tunnel which Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan signed off on the Foreshore Licence for Shell is planned to run under Sruwaddacon Estuary which is designated a Special Area of Conservation.
Shell's planned tunnel:
- 4.9 kilometers long
- 4.2 meters in diameter
- 15 months of tunnelling
- 24 hour a day tunnelling
- 472 truck movements a day at peak construction
- 68,000 m3 of material removed
- 2.5 km of 3m high fencing
The Pipe DVD now available
The Pipe is now available to buy. It's for sale in Tesco's, IFI, Laser, Lee Records Tralee and Mayo County Library, and online at http://thepipe.myshopify.com/ retailing at €14.99
