Oil
# oil - Saturday 18 May, 2013
Pics: Oil laundering plant that used cat litter uncovered in Dublin
The first ever oil laundering plan found in Dublin had a potential loss to the exchequer of €1.75 million a year.
# oil - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Column: You can get a tan from a bottle, so save your skin
People in Ireland seem to be obsessed with getting a tan – but this country has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the entire world. It’s time to wake up to the real danger sun of exposure, says Pauline Power, who was diagnosed with a melanoma at 29.
# oil - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Oil companies raided in price-fixing investigation
An inquiry has begun into claims oil prices may have been fixed for over a decade which could have resulted in petrol prices being kept artificially high.
Rabbitte: No point comparing Ireland’s oil prospects to Norway’s
The Minister for Communication and Natural Resources has said a Norwegian-style 80 per cent tax on oil finds would not work, saying: “We’re comparing apples with oranges.”
# oil - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Column: What role does oil play in modern day wars?
While we can’t definitively rule out the possibility that the US attacking Iraq and Libya to seize control of their oil supplies, when all factors are considered one thing is missing from this hypothesis: a compelling reason, writes Scott Fitzsimons.
# oil - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
EU reveals plans to buy oil from rebel-held parts of Syria
The EU’s member states have a trade embargo against the Syrian government – but will import petrol from rebel territory.
# oil - Monday 8 April, 2013
90% of construction industry insiders believe wind should be primary energy source
A survey has shown that most industry insiders also think €100 or higher would be a fair water charge for a four person household.
# oil - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
‘Several hundred million barrels’ of oil may lie in new Petrel site off Kerry
Petrel Resources says it is holding talks with prospective partners after a second site in the Porcupine Basin suggests oil.
# oil - Sunday 10 March, 2013
INFOGRAPHIC: How does oil get to Ireland?
Did you know that Ireland imports an estimated 53,560 barrels of crude oil a day?
# oil - Wednesday 13 February, 2013
Ireland near the bottom of EU chart for energy independence
Eurostat figures for 2011, released this morning, show Ireland imported more of its energy than 23 other EU countries.
# oil - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
Providence surrenders licence for site off coast of Dublin
The company said the government in 1999 failed to transpose EU legislation into law which left it open to legal challenges.
# oil - Sunday 13 January, 2013
The 7 most important oil chokepoints in the world
These are the narrow bodies of water over which almost half of the world’s oil production must travel – and are therefore vulnerable to disruption.
# oil - Friday 4 January, 2013
Almost 2,500 convictions for tax and excise offences in 2012
There were 25 convictions for serious tax evasion in 2012 according to figures released by Revenue this evening.
# oil - Tuesday 4 December, 2012
Marine conservation area may be setback to Dalkey oil bid
Arts minister Jimmy Deenihan has designated some of Dublin’s coastline as a special area of conservation.
# oil - Saturday 1 December, 2012
Natural gas field in west Clare confirmed as prospective fracking site
UK-based company Enegi will now apply to the government for an exploration license before the end of February next year.
# oil - Sunday 25 November, 2012
These islands are first to be powered by solar energy alone
Tokelau islands in the Pacific have population of 1,500 and were using 2,000 barrels of diesel a year to power generators.
# oil - Saturday 24 November, 2012
Taking a dip in Dublin… this morning
There ain’t no protest like a freezing protest.
# oil - Saturday 17 November, 2012
Here is the week’s news… skewed
Breaking via The Mire wire: Irish all to live to 100; John Waters outraged for men (again); Ireland’s election to Human Rights Council ‘not a joke’.
# oil - Monday 22 October, 2012
BP confirms advanced talks with Russia’s state controlled oil company
The new $30 billion deal would put an end to recent disputes between BP and its partners
# oil - Saturday 6 October, 2012
Why we should be concerned about oil drilling in the Arctic
A land grab for oil and gas reserves is happening in the Arctic states – but the scenario of an oil leak there could be catastrophic for everyone.
# oil - Thursday 4 October, 2012
The Evening Fix…now with added ’80s childhood memories
The things we learned, loved and shared today.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock….
Oil company granted licence for exploratory oil well in Dalkey
Providence Resources, which is drilling for oil at Barryroe off Cork, has been granted a licence for a single well.
# oil - Monday 10 September, 2012
Shell to Sea claims ‘devastating mismanagement’ of oil and gas resources
The group has released a report saying exploration companies believe oil and gas within Irish waters is worth €1.6 trillion.
# oil - Saturday 8 September, 2012
Medals, meat and dirty diamonds: the week in numbers
How much is Ireland’s stash of Paralympic medals worth? And how much does the ‘typical’ debs cost?
# oil - Friday 7 September, 2012
Survey reveals up to 10pc difference in oil prices across Ireland
The National Consumer Agency’s home heating oil survey shows people in Galway could pay more than anyone else.
# oil - Wednesday 5 September, 2012
More oil off Cork coast, says Providence
An additional 778m barrels of oil at Barryroe site, says Irish oil company.
# oil - Tuesday 4 September, 2012
Did you see Dallas last night? Here’s how it went down…
After much anticipation to see those Texans again, Dallas premiered on TV3 last night with over 842,500 viewers. Here’s a recap.
# oil - Monday 3 September, 2012
Coconut oil could combat tooth decay
Coconut oil treated with enzymes stops the growth of the bacteria that causes tooth decay – a problem which affects 60 per cent to 90 per cent of children in industrialised countries.
# oil - Tuesday 28 August, 2012
In photos, video: Venezuela refinery fire finally extinguished
Fatal fires raged at refinery tanks for three days before being put out.
# oil - Monday 27 August, 2012
New oil discovery by Statoil in North Sea
Between 140 million to 270 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalents have been discovered by the Norwegian company.
# oil - Saturday 25 August, 2012
Venezuela refinery explosion death toll rises to 24
Huge clouds of smoke were seen over the refinery this morning after early morning blast believed to have been caused by gas leak.
Venezuela oil refinery explosion kills 19, injures dozens
Explosion was casued by a gas leak, according to the oil minister.
# oil - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Exports down as port and shipping volumes fall
The Irish Maritime Development Office said it expects little improvement in manufacturing orders across Europe for the rest of the year.
# oil - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Another oil or gas discovery off the west Cork coast?
Exploration company Providence has said that there is significant potential in one of its licence areas in the Porcupine Basin.
# oil - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Major Chevron refinery fire forces San Francisco Bay residents indoors
One refinery worker sustained minor injuries after fire broke out at Chevron plant in Richmond yesterday evening.
# oil - Wednesday 25 July, 2012
Cork oil estimates trebled to over 1.6 billion
Providence Resources has said that between 1 and 1.61 billion barrels of oil are in place at the Barryroe field.
# oil - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
Iraq blacklists Chevron over oil deal with Kurds
Iraq says it won’t do any deals with the US oil giant until it terminates work with the Kurds.
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