For the fishermen of Erris however, the situation is even more critical as Shell, aided by the Government, appear determined to push through the Corrib Gas project regardless of the grave risk to coastal areas and the people living there.
August 18th, 2009:
Shell Corrib Gas Project Impact on Erris Fisherman
Essar Oil Gains After Bidding for Shell Refineries
Shell, Europes largest oil producer, said yesterday that several companies expressed interest in buying the refineries. Shell is also looking to sell the Heide and Hamburg refineries in Germany as well as Canadas Montreal East and New Zealands Whangarei plants.