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October 2011

Providence to drill off Cork coast for oil

By: 
Irish Examiner

The search for oil off the Cork coast is to be stepped up next month.

Providence Resources said it would begin a drilling programme at the Barryroe field, off the coast at Baltimore, shortly.

It was awaiting the arrival of the GSF Arctic III in the area, Tony O’Reilly, chief executive of Providence said.

Preparation work had already begun in advance of the arrival of the semi-submersible.

Posted Date: 
20 October 2011
Link: 

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/providence-to-drill-o...

Press Release: Mayo County Council threaten to evict Rossport Solidarity Camp

Press release - Issued by Rossport Solidarity Camp - Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Mayo County Council (MCC) are continuing the policy of targeting campaigners who oppose the Corrib Gas Project, this time by threatening the Rossport Solidarity Camp with forced eviction in a letter sent last week. MCC accused the Rossport Solidarity Camp of “Unauthorised use of lands for camping at Aghoos, Ballina, Co. Mayo” on the site which the camp had been based for the summer.

Providence Resources to begin drilling Barryroe well in mid-November

By: 
ProActive Investors

Oil and gas explorer Providence Resources (LON:PVR) announced today that it expects to begin drilling operations on its 48/24-J Barryroe appraisal well in mid-November now that the well location and programme have been finalised using new fast-track 3D seismic data.

Posted Date: 
19 October 2011
Link: 

http://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/34546/providence-reso...

Occupy Dame Street

By: 
Cian O'Meara - Irish Times

Sir, – With regard to Kitty Holland’s article (Home News, October 11th) stating that the Occupy Dame Street protesters remained “uncertain yesterday as to what exactly their demands are”, I would like to point out that this is not quite the case. The ongoing protest outside the Central Bank is primarily acting as a focal point for citizens to meet, discuss, voice and demonstrate their dissatisfaction at the current regime of Government in this country and indeed internationally.

Posted Date: 
19 October 2011
Link: 

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/letters/2011/1019/1224306072230.html

Earthquakes along Lancashire coast WERE caused by drilling for gas, experts warn as energy operation is threatened with closure

By: 
Graham Smith - Daily Mail
  • Controversial 'fracking' process blamed for tremors
  • There is an estimated 200trillion cubic feet of natural gas under Lancashire
  • This is a huge amount of fuel - enough to power Britain for 50 years

 

Controversial gas drilling did cause a series of earthquakes along the Lancashire coastline, a report today confirmed.

Posted Date: 
19 October 2011
Link: 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2050025/Earthquakes-Lancashire-c...

Rabbitte defends oil exploration deal terms

By: 
Lorna Siggins- Irish Times

 MINISTER FOR Energy Pat Rabbitte has rebutted criticism of his decision to award 13 new licensing options in Ireland’s Atlantic offshore area.

Posted Date: 
18 October 2011
Link: 

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2011/1018/1224305994273.html

Ireland issues Atlantic Margin licenses

By: 
Offshore

 DUBLIN, Ireland – Pat Rabbitte, Ireland’s Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, has awarded 13 new offshore licensing options to 12 companies under the country’s 

Posted Date: 
18 October 2011
Link: 

http://www.offshore-mag.com/index/article-display/7793115681/articles/of...

US Supreme Court to hear Nigeria-Shell rights case

By: 
AFP

 WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court said Monday it will consider a lawsuit accusing Royal Dutch Shell of human rights abuses, a case that could make companies liable for torture or genocide committed overseas.

Posted Date: 
18 October 2011
Link: 

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i3L-nAwBXInk-51TqJ0au...