Offshore Exploration.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2005

Tuesday, 28 June 2005

Questions (342)

Jerry Cowley

Question:

344 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will provide the maximum permissible operating pressure of the 9 km upstream Corrib gas pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22456/05]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The normal operating pressure at the start of production will be 120 bar and the absolute maximum operating pressure will be 150 bar.