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<p>On 4 November 2015, the Government set out proposals to ensure that hydraulic fracturing
cannot be conducted from wells drilled at the surface of specified protected areas.
[1] With regards to existing Petroleum Exploration and Development Licences, my rt.
hon. Friend the Secretary of State is minded not to approve any proposed programme
of works which includes carrying out of hydraulic fracturing from new or existing
wells drilled at the surface in specified protected areas. We are now consulting with
key stakeholders, including the industry and non-governmental organisations and will
set out our proposals in a policy statement in due course.</p><br /><p><em>[1]</em><em>
See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds#surface-development-restrictions"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds#surface-development-restrictions</a></em></p>
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