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Written question asked by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 April 2018. It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 April 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Fracking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate his Department has made of the number of shale oil wells that will be in place by (a) 2025 and (b) 2030.

Answer

There have been no specific estimates on the number of shale oil wells that will be in place by (a) 2025 or (b) 2030.

The Government will continue to monitor progress of the shale industry and will revise its estimates as appropriate as the industry develops.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
134792
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk