Corrib gas operator sizing up increased Irish acreage

Shell E&P Ireland, operator of the controversial Corrib gas field off the Mayo coast, is considering adding to its Irish asset portfolio in the Government’s upcoming licensing round.

Talking on the sidelines of yesterday’s Energy Ireland annual conference in Dublin, Ronan Deasy, Shell E&P Ireland’s managing director, confirmed the company has been evaluating options ahead of the September closing date for applications for the 2015 Atlantic Margin Oil and Gas Licensing Round.

During his address, Mr Deasy reiterated that Shell is aiming to produce first gas from Corrib by late summer, if not sooner.