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October 2012

Shell's Tunnel Boring Machine parts delayed by lock-on

By: 
by Shelver - RSC

First segments eventually delivered to tunnelling compound,11 segments to come

Posted Date: 
13 October 2012

Shell Corrib Gas Project Corruption Scandal

By: 
John Donovan - RoyalDutchShellPLC.com

I have already given Shell the opportunity to comment on these corruption allegations. It has chosen not to do so. It does not seem to care.

By John Donovan

Printed below are two emails sent by iPhone to senior people at Shell EP Ireland, including Mr Mike Crothers, the Chief Executive.

(I have corrected some typing errors)

OSSL is a local supplier to the Shell Corrib Gas project.

Posted Date: 
11 October 2012

Idiots at work - Shell TBM truck stuck again!!

Another Shell truck has got stuck.  It is again believed that the truck, which has Dutch registration plates, was delivering parts of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for Shell. The truck is currently stuck at Briska, between Bangor and Bellacorick.  Yesterday, 2 of the trucks that previously attempted to deliver parts of the cutting head of the TBM to Shell's tunnelling compound, returned to Bellanaboy.  It is expected Shell will again attempt to move the TBM cutting head sections to Aughoose in the coming days.   The truck that is currently stuck is about 50 ft long and has "Convoi exceptionnel" on the front.  It's thought that no-one was injured in the incident.

Posted Date: 
9 October 2012

Shell Corruption Conspiracy in Corrib Gas Project

By: 
John Donovan - RoyalDutchShellPLC.com

We have previously reported on a supplier to the Shell Corrib Gas Project in Ireland (OSSL), who has accused Shell of corruption, ordering the falsification of invoices, engaging in a cover-up, and making related sinister threats. 

Printed below is a self-explanatory email purportedly sent earlier today to Shell EP Ireland Chief Executive, Mr Michael Crothers (right) by Mr Neil Rooney, an OSSL associate.

Posted Date: 
9 October 2012

Cork must not repeat Corrib errors with oil find, urges chamber chief

By: 
Conor Keane - Irish Examiner

The Cork region cannot allow the delays which have frustrated the development of the Corrib gas field hamper the potential of Ireland’s first commercial oil find at Barryroe, Cork Chamber president John Mullins declared yesterday.Speaking at the chamber’s annual conference, Mr Mullins said: "We cannot allow what happened in Corrib happen in Cork.

Posted Date: 
4 October 2012

Ireland.Rock Installation Works - Corrib Gas Field.

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BYM Marine

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

Corrib Gas Field Development, Broad Haven Bay, North-West County Mayo, Ireland-Rock Installatio Works

Posted Date: 
4 October 2012