Business Green: UK shale gas: Government promises 'responsible' development
Over 330 exploration licences for onshore oil and gas granted, but minister insists 'robust regulation' will govern exploitation of reserves.
The full scale of the UK's prospective shale gas boom has been laid bare, after the government today confirmed that over 330 licences for onshore oil and gas exploration have now been granted.
The news is likely to prompt fresh protests from green groups, but the government today promised that shale gas development will only continue with "robust regulation" and "in partnership with communities". MORE