Jan 27, 2015 | Local news
When an oil/gas company wants to drill, of course! Look at what Rathlin Energy are planning to do near the Giant’s Causeway: Construct a drilling pad Drill down 2,700 metres – drilling day and night for up to 90 days “Stimulate” the well using...
Jan 26, 2015 | Local news
A second well near the Giant’s Causeway Rathlin Energy is closer to starting a second drilling in Ballinlea, North Antrim. The company has submitted the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), that the authorities requested last year. The project consists of a...
Jan 28, 2014 | Local news
It’s called Fracking by Stealth – companies apply for permission to drill, not to frack. They take the position that drilling is harmless and the UK Government agrees with them – no Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) needed for drilling. And even if eventually...
Dec 30, 2013 | GEAI Volunteers
2013 is past and most of us are not unhappy to be in a New Year. For many people and campaigners, 2013 was a tough year – throughout Ireland, people struggled with the national economic situation, personal reduction in disposable income and, of course, the...
