A peaceful protestor, Goldman International Environmental Award Winner Mr. Willie Corduff has been physically attacked, under cover of darkness, by the agents of a multinational corporation, resulting in his being hospitalised and left severely hurt and traumatised.
May 11th, 2009:
STATEMENT FROM THE REVEREND DESMOND M TUTU ON SHELL CORRIB GAS PROJECT
Sinopec, Kuwait Petroleum to Build $9 Billion Refining Venture
Either BP Plc or Royal Dutch Shell Plc may be an investor, Zhang Guobao, the head of Chinas National Energy Administration said yesterday.
Seven men arrested at Corrib gas protest
The demonstration had been billed as a national day of action by Shell to Sea, but smaller numbers than anticipated by gardaí attended. As a result, up to 200 gardaí appeared to outnumber protesters by two to one, while private security staff employed by Shell were also present.
Caesar Chávez drives campaign of oil seizures
Some 19 companies - including BP, Chevron, Shell, StatoilHydro, and Total - have expressed interest in bidding for the Carabobo projects that could collectively produce more than 800,000 bpd, and require investments of up to $30bn.
Seven face court after protesters clash with gardai
The Solitaire, the world's largest pipelaying vessel, is due in Mayo waters this summer to begin laying the offshore pipeline, which will connect Glengad to the Corrib field.
Sinopec-KPC proposed oil venture site to change -sources
The sources declined to say which other international oil companies, including BP Plc (BP.L) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L), would be selected to participate in the proposed joint venture.