Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 May 2012
94 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will indicate the continuing progress in the development of the Corrib gas field with particular reference to the likelihood of supply becoming available to the domestic and industrial consumer within the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22198/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraCompletion of the Corrib gas field development works by the developer is the principal factor that will determine the date for first gas. Pending such completion, it is not possible to state a date for when gas from the Corrib gas field will become available. It is estimated that construction of the onshore section of the pipeline, including the construction of a 5 km tunnel, which began last year, will take in the region of three years. First gas cannot therefore reasonably be anticipated before 2014.
