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Business Update
27 October 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the government's stance on shale gas exploration and hydraulic fracturing.
Action Requested
The government confirms it will maintain a presumption against issuing further hydraulic fracturing consents, effectively continuing the moratorium until compelling evidence is provided to address concerns about induced seismicity.
Key Facts
- The Government supports the precautionary approach regarding shale gas exploration.
- A moratorium on shale gas exploration in England was confirmed in the November 2019 manifesto.
- Future applications for hydraulic fracturing consent will be considered on their own merits by the Secretary of State, but developers should consider the government's position.
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