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About shale gas and hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
Information on exploration, hydraulic fracturing and approach to the development of shale gas in the UK.
The government commissioned the British Geological Survey to advise on the latest scientific evidence around shale gas extraction.
Infographic showing the traffic light monitoring system in place to monitor and regulate fracking-induced seismic activity
Independent review of the risks associated with hydraulic fracturing (or fracking).
This report (PHE-CRCE-009) advises on the potential public health impacts of exposures to pollutants as a result of shale gas extraction.
We are seeking views on the principle of granting planning permission for non-hydraulic shale gas exploration development through a permitted development right.
The Minister of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Hands, responded to a Urgent Question on the government's plans for fracking.
Map showing onshore Licences, SEA Areas and prospective areas for shale gas.
Government ends support for fracking in England on the basis of new scientific analysis, published today.
The government has commissioned the British Geological Survey to advise on the latest scientific evidence around shale gas extraction.
Response to a request for information on various aspects of fracking in the UK.
Response to a request for information on communications between Ministers and Permanent Secretaries of Decc and external companies about Unconventional Oil and Gas or Fracking.
This project investigated a statistical approach known as clustering to distinguish microseismic events induced by hydraulic fracturing.
Guidance on application for hydraulic fracturing consent under section 4A of the Petroleum Act 1998 (inserted by section 50 of the Infrastructure Act 2015).
Response to a request for information relating to what studies Highways England have carried out into the impact of fracking on UK traffic.
Response from Sir Mark Walport to a claim in the Guardian that his annual report likened fracking risks to thalidomide, tobacco and asbestos.
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