France reaffirms opposition to shale gas exploration

French Environment Minister Philippe Martin reiterated his government’s strong opposition to the exploitation of shale gas, despite a parliamentary report advocating more flexibility towards unconventional gas.

However, EurActiv reported on the 12 February 2014 that the country was looking into a new technique of shale gas extraction with non-flammable propane, which had yet to be proven safe and efficient.

ESO: Background information: A European Strategy for Shale http://www.europeansources.info/record/speech-a-european-strategy-for-shale/

EurActiv, 12.02.14: France explores 'clean' shale gas extraction technique http://www.euractiv.com/energy/france-shale-gas-extraction-techniques-news-533416

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