Shell expects Corrib gas to flow before end of 2015

Shell Ireland yesterday declared that on-site work is complete for gas to flow from the Corrib gas field.

Shell E&P Ireland confirmed that from a technical point of view, production of gas can now start — 19 years after gas was discovered off the coast of Mayo.

However, the Corrib gas partners cannot commence production until two separate permits are granted by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.