Shell steps forward with gas terminal approval

SHELL E&P IRELAND yesterday welcomed the decision of An Bord Pleanála to uphold Mayo County Council's decision to grant planning permission for the proposed gas terminal at Bellanaboy Bridge, which is to be built to bring Corrib Gas ashore.

"We are delighted to have received An Bord Pleanála's positive decision for Corrib," said SEPIL managing director Andy Pyle.

"We will now review the full report and associated conditions from An Bord Pleanála and assess what it may mean for the current plans for Corrib as a new integrated gas project. This decision represents a major step forward for the project."