Britain reopens way for fracking

The UK government has reopened the way for energy firms to fracking for shale gas . Source: AAP

THE British government has opened the way for energy firms to explore for shale gas, three years after seismic tremors led to the suspension of fracking.

BUSINESS and Energy Minister Matthew Hancock says shale gas has the potential to improve energy security but stresses national parks will be protected.

"Done right, speeding up shale will mean more jobs and opportunities for people and help ensure long-term economic and energy security for our country," he said on Monday.Firms will be able to bid for licences to start exploring, though further permits are required for drilling.Drilling for shale gas, a process known as fracking, was linked to two earthquakes near Blackpool, a town in northern England, in 2011 with magnitudes 2.3 and 1.5.As a result the UK government stopped operations.

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