RE: EQfarm out12 Dec 2025 15:34
Will Holland LinkedIn:
Minister for Energy confirms there is no evidence that a proppant squeeze carries the same risk as fracking.
I welcome the clarifying comments from the Minister for Energy (Michael Shanks) relating to small-scale hydraulic fracturing known as proppant squeeze made on 10 Dec where, in response to Alison Hume MP, he noted:
“Although I have listened very closely to her points today and in the past, the evidence base is not there at the moment to suggest that low-volume hydraulic fracturing activities have the same associated risks as fracking for shale gas.”
and
“Low-volume hydraulic fracturing activities [proppant squeeze] under existing licences take place in the context of conventional oil and gas operations. They require a range of permissions and consents before they can be undertaken, which include planning permission from the relevant local authorities and the necessary permits and consents from the North Sea Transition Authority, the Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive. That system ensures that operations meet the safety and environmental standards and obligations set out in law”
and
“…it is important that the Government make policy decisions based on evidence that can stand up to scrutiny if ever challenged in court. That evidence base is critical.”
The full transcript can be found here:
https://lnkd.in/eyPd9Gep
https://www.linkedin.com/company/europa-oil-and-gas-holdings-plc
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