Much to the relief and delight of the Canary Islands administration, Repsol has announced that it is terminating its oil and gas exploration in Canary Island waters, as reserves were found to be too small and of poor quality.
Oil exploration project approved
After two years of deliberations and despite opposition from the government of the Canary Islands and environmental groups, the Ministry of Industry has granted permission to Repsol to carry out oil exploration inthe area between Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Morocco.
No butane gas bottles being delivered today
Bottles of Repsol and Cepsa butano gas are not being delivered today, Wednesday, due to a strike by distributors.
Repsol to move exploration project to Morocco
Repsol has announced its intention to move its planned prospecting project ‘Siroco’ to Morocco rather than carry out the operation in Málaga province.
12 injured in Repsol blast
Twelve people were injured on Thursday afternoon following an explosion at the Repsol plant in La Pobla de Mafumet, Tarragona. The blast occurred at 17:15 at the Planta de Olefinas, part of the Repsol Industrial Complex. The injured were treated in the first instance by medics at the site. One of the wounded was later transferred to the Hospital Joan …