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Information on exploration, hydraulic fracturing and approach to the development of shale gas in the UK.
About shale gas and hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
Infographic showing the traffic light monitoring system in place to monitor and regulate fracking-induced seismic activity
The government commissioned the British Geological Survey to advise on the latest scientific evidence around shale gas extraction.
Independent review of the risks associated with hydraulic fracturing (or fracking).
This project investigated a statistical approach known as clustering to distinguish microseismic events induced by hydraulic fracturing.
This report (PHE-CRCE-009) advises on the potential public health impacts of exposures to pollutants as a result of shale gas extraction.
How to find out if a coal mining licence or other consent is needed and how to apply.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
This consultation (PHE-CRCE-002) examined literature and data from countries which already have commercial scale shale gas extraction operations. The final report was published as PHE-CRCE-009.
When you need to provide sub-surface information and the type of information you need to provide.
Decommissioning programmes, including dates, locations, installations decommissioned, method of decommissioning and close-out reports where available.
This page brings together all documents relating to the Public Attitudes Tracker (PAT).
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