Fracking Causes Debate in Europe

Natural gas is an important resource for Europe, and the region has witnessed a steady rise in its natural gas demand over many years, with consumption currently double domestic production, according to a new report by natural resources experts GlobalData. The new report contends, however, that shale gas development activities are facing continued resistance in … Read more

Environmental Pillar Expresses "Grave concerns" About Fracking

The Environmental Pillar has just published its policy on shale gas, calling for cessation of all fracking activities in Ireland. “The known impacts of fracking are so serious that the Government needs to act now to put a stop to all fracking activity inIreland,” says Michael Ewing speaking on behalf of the coalition of 27 … Read more

Fracking Can be Undertaken Safely if Best Practice and Effective Regulation are Enforced

Hydraulic fracturing (often termed ‘fracking’) can be managed effectively in the UK as long as operational best practices are implemented and robustly enforced through regulation. That is the conclusion of a review by the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering. Professor Robert Mair FREng FRS, Chair of the review’s working group, comments: “There … Read more