Gas route: Pipeline negotiations

THE focus on the Corrib project is likely to turn to the onshore gas pipeline, which is being considered along three different routes by Shell.

The energy company’s deputy managing director Terry Nolan yesterday deemed the expected EPA decision to award the terminal licence as a “significant milestone” for the delivery of natural gas to the Irish market.

However, negotiations with Mayo landowners on deciding which route will be used to bring the raw gas ashore to the Ballinaboy terminal will be the ultimate stepping stone that bridges the project with national and local needs.