According to autobiographical details Gerry Adams was detained by the British military and subject to enhanced interrogation. When freed he moved south of the border and became involved in the Corrib oil and gas venture on behalf of land owners on the pipeline route.
Reportedly Shell E &P Ireland bought 45% of shares in Corrib. Another share holder was Statoil exploration Ltd supported by the Irish government. According to a report, Corrib gas, discovered in 1996 was to supply up to 60% of Ireland’s natural gas needs. The enterprise was subject to protests and delays. There were environmental protests even during ongoing global wars for oil, and according to Gerry Adams’ autobiographical book which began before the beginning of the peace process then abruptly moved to southern Ireland, the pipes were unsafe and moving around. According to official data, the pipeline met or exceeded Irish and international standards, and safety criteria of An board pleanála the independent planning authority. Reportedly the Corrib oil and gas project was subject to threats, intimidation, delays and legal proceedings. According to reports Shell who became Royal Dutch Shell in 2005 said they lost €140 million on the project in 2016, and sold in 2017/18. Sinn Fein who were accused of hijacking the Corrib oil enterprise were seen to stir up discord against a project that would have been good for Ireland. News of an increase in home fuel prices could be due to a monopoly.