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Hydraulic Frac BANNED in FRANCE

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Posted May 11, 2011 at 12:39 | Updated at 12:39


France bans hydraulic fracturing

Agence France-Presse
Paris


The French National Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill banning the controversial technique of hydraulic fracturing for exploration and exploitation of shale gas, however the left denouncing a "retreat" from the original ambitions.

The bill was passed by 287 votes against 186. The Socialist Party had warned he would vote against if the latest version of an article relating to the repeal of the research permit was not changed.

The exploitation of gas and oil shale by hydraulic fracturing, using the injection of large quantities of water and chemicals in the basement, was denounced by environmentalists as being particularly harmful to groundwater.

In France, no exploratory drilling has taken place to assess the gas reserves of shale, but a recent report commissioned by the government has estimated reserves "90 years of our current consumption" of gas.


Following an outcry from environmentalists and residents, Paris had in April announced the cancellation of permits already issued for exploration projects, without closing the door to future exploitation of mineral deposits, with other techniques.

However, environmentalists are calling for the outright prohibition of exploration and exploitation of shale gas, and not just a technique.

Communist MP Andre Chassaigne very present during the discussions alongside the elected environmentalist Yves Cochet, said that the text voted left "free field operators involved," citing "a retreat".

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