Written question asked by Lord Mackinlay of Richborough (Conservative) on Friday, 20 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 May 2022. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Monday, 30 May 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Fracking
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the British Geological Survey's short report on shale gas fracturing and the modelling of seismic activity in shale rocks in the UK, as commissioned in his letter dated 5 April 2022, if he will publish the criteria for revising the seismicity limits that apply to shale gas extraction.
- Answer
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In 2019, the Government confirmed that the pause on the exploration of shale gas reserves in England would remain in place unless and until further evidence was provided that shale gas extraction could be carried out safely. Any exploration or development of shale gas would need to meet rigorous safety and environmental protections both above ground and sub-surface.
The Government has commissioned the British Geological Survey to advise on the latest scientific evidence around shale gas extraction. Unless the latest scientific evidence demonstrates that shale gas extraction is safe, sustainable and of minimal disturbance to those living and working nearby, the pause in England will remain in place.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 5672
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Fracking
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- 2022-05-30 13:30:38 +0100
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