Article 4RR2H Scottish government extends ban on fracking

Scottish government extends ban on fracking

by
Severin Carrell Scotland editor
from Environment | The Guardian on (#4RR2H)

SNP minister says licences will be refused, but campaigners say permanent ban is needed

The Scottish government has extended its ban on fracking after ministers confirmed it would not grant permission for any onshore drilling projects.

Paul Wheelhouse, the environment minister, said his devolved government would also refuse to issue licences for onshore unconventional oil and gas projects, including fracking, shale gas or coalbed methane projects.

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