Irish Government sanctions renewable energy auctions
The Irish Government last night announced that it had received cabinet approval for a new renewable energy project, similar to the UK's Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions.
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Antrim Energy wins approval from Irish Gov for FEL licence
Antrim Energy said its subsidiary has received formal approval from the Irish department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources of its application for its 100% working interest in the Frontier Exploration Licence.
Petrel spots 1bn barrels target west of Ireland
While it is Providence Resources that leads the field offshore Ireland, on November 12 it was tiny Petrel Resources that grabbed stock market attention with its prediction of a 1billion barrels prospect to the west of Ireland.
Partners to quest for great riches at Spanish Point
Privately financed UK company Chrysaor has started pre-drill studies ahead of appraisal drilling on the Spanish Point discovery in the Porcupine Basin on the Irish Atlantic Frontier.
Atlantic margin licences awarded
Thirteen Atlantic Margin licences are to be awarded by the Irish Government to a total of 12 companies - including seven new to the region.