Energy
Ryan urged to set aside ‘idealogy’ in gas exploration licence extension
Brian O’Cathain fears an application by his firm Europa Oil & Gas for an 18-month extension to its exploration licence may be ‘left in limbo’ by the Minister for Environment
Eamon Ryan should set aside ideology and sign off on a licence extension that would allow for the potential development of a new natural gas prospect close to the existing Corrib gas field, the head of a British oil and gas company has said.
Brian O’Cathain, chairman of Europa Oil & Gas, a London-listed energy firm which owns the Inishkea gas field off the west coast of the country, said he feared the company’s application ...