Irish Government approves further development of frontier licence
The Irish government has approved future plans for the extension of a frontier licence development in the Southern Porcupine basin.
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Europa prospects offshore Ireland hold more than 500million barrels
Europa Oil and Gas said today that two of its prospects off Ireland contain prospective resources of more than 500million barrels of oil.
Ireland sanctions Europa farm-out to Cairn Energy
The Irish Government has sanctioned Europa Oil and Gas’s farm out of a 70% stake in an offshore licence to Edinburgh-based Cairn Energy.
Providence picks CHC Helicopter for job offshore Ireland
CHC has signed a contract with Providence Resources to provide helicopter services.
Irish explorers aim for 3D survey of Porcupine basin prospects
Irish based exploration firm Providence Resources is to undertake 3D seismic ahead of a possible wildcat well in the southern Porcupine basin.
Management of Royal Dutch Shell’s community fund criticised
An Irish local authority has been criticised over the management of an €8.5million community benefit fund provided by Royal Dutch Shell (Lon: RDSA).
World first as Ireland backs ban on public money investment in fossil fuels
The Irish parliament has become the first in the world to back a ban on investing public money in fossil fuels.
Providence hails ‘unique time’ for drilling off Ireland as costs plummet
Offshore Ireland is fast becoming an exploration hotspot where more oil and gas majors are arriving on the scene.
Shell’s Corrib gas field generates daily sales of €1.2m
Fresh figures have revealed Shell’s Corrib gas field is generating sales of more than €1.2million a day.
Ireland extends Providence Resources’ Kish Bank licence
The Irish government has given oil explorer Providence Resources an extension on its Kish Bank Basin licence off the east coast.
Antrim Energy to sell Ireland subsidiary for $250k
Antrim Energy has agreed to sell one of its subsidiaries to AzEire, a Bermuda-based firm whose oil operations are focused on exploration off the coast of Ireland.
Bibby continues work at Shell’s Corrib gas field
Bibby Offshore has started work on a second contract for oil major Shell at its Corrib gas field, offshore Ireland.
Providence reaches out to preferred rig supplier for Druid play
Irish oil and gas explorer Providence Resources has contacted the preferred bidder to supply it with a rig for its Druid prospect following a tender.
Providence Resources appoints former Tullow chairman
Dublin-based oil and gas explorer Providence Resources today revealed a shuffle of its board.
PGS completes seismic for Woodside offshore Ireland
Petroleum Geo-Services said it has completed a seismic acquisition program in the norther Porcupine Basin for Woodside Petroleum.
Lansdowne stanches bleeding as steps taken to cover court loss
Lansdowne Oil and Gas reported a slight improvement in its financial position in what the Dublin-based firm described as a “very challenging” first half of 2016.
Solar energy on brownfield sites to bring commercial boost for Ireland
Solar energy development on brownfield sites in Ireland could reach as much as 3GW beacuse of increasing commercial advantages, according to reports.
Shell brings final of six wells online at Corrib
The final of six wells at Shell's Corrib project on the West cost of Ireland has now been brought online.
Shell fined over New Year’s Eve flaring from Corrib gas terminal
Oil major Shell has been fined €1,000 and told to pay €15,000 in legal costs for causing noise and light pollution from a gas flare at its Corrib gas terminal.
ReNew News: Apple gets green light for Irish data centre powered by renewables
The US tech giant Apple has been given the go-ahead to develop a data centre in the West of Ireland which will be powered by 30MW of renewables.
Europa Oil & Gas awarded four new licences offshore Ireland
Europa Oil & Gas has beefed-up its portfolio with four new licences offshore Ireland.
Shell hit with summons from EPA over Corrib flaring
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland said it will prosecute oil major Shell E&P Ireland over an alleged breach of its emission licence at the Corrib gas refinery in Mayo.
Baron Oil signs fresh agreement with Infrastrata for Northern Island storage project
Baron Oil has signed a new agreement with Infrastrata regarding the conclusion of a grant agreement with the European Commission for its Islandmagee gas storage project in Northern Ireland.
Worldview Capital assumes full control of Petroceltic
The long-running and bitter battle for control at Irish exploration company Petroceltic has concluded with main shareholder Worldview Capital assuming full control of the company.
Europa extends stake in Atlantic basin “hot spot”
Europa Oil & Gas has increased its sole operatorship licences in the Atlantic basins offshore Ireland to seven following the latest transfer of two licences from Kosmos Energy.