Irish Examiner: Energy costs fuel fracking debate
EU householders and industry are paying more than a quarter more for their gas and electricity than in the US — a fact to be discussed by EU leaders at their summit in Brussels on Wednesday.
Shale gas has revolutionised the energy situation in the US and is about to make them an exporter of gas. But there is much debate about shale gas in Europe, where it’s reported not to be as plentiful or accessible, or acceptable to people when it comes to fracking.
Minister Pat Rabbitte says he is waiting for a report from the EPA before decided to lift the fracking ban in Ireland.