Novinite: Shale Gas Debate in Bulgaria Will Be Rekindled

Traicho Traikov, Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism, has suggested that the shale gas debate in Bulgaria will resume so that society can be presented with the absolute truth about the matter.

"This is a precious resource for achieving Bulgaria's energy independence and if we can use it safely, I do not see why not," the Energy Minister said in an interview for private TV station TV7 on Thursday.

He explained that a parliamentary commission was being set up to examine cutting-edge research by Bulgarian and foreign experts on economy, energy and environmental protection.

Traikov admitted that the energy sector involved an interplay of numerous interests.  MORE