Fracking (Hydraulic Fracturing): In the news

Treasure the Karoo report of meeting with Shell

Scotland to block fracking on environmental grounds

In a month where emerging economic statistics from the U.S. are painting a dismal picture of shale gas mining, Shell regrets their foray into shale gas in the United States. Despite the fact that various U.S. experts are predicting a rapid fall off in U.S. shale gas yields Shell and others remain bullish about shale gas in South Africa. We cannot see the logic in Shell’s approach of pushing shale gas mining in South Africa in the light of international developments. TKAG will be releasing an economic summary of shale gas mining at a media briefing in Cape Town on October 10th.

From Jonathan Deal blog

BBC report

In at least four states that have nurtured the nation's energy boom, hundreds of complaints have been made about well-water contamination from oil or gas drilling, and pollution was confirmed in a number of them, according to a review that casts doubt on industry suggestions that such problems rarely happen

FRACKING should not be considered in water-stressed areas such as the Karoo, UK special representative on climate change Sir David King said

["US team facilitates SA fracking discussion" ] “Finally, we have a commitment from engaged government agencies to develop a strategic environmental assessment around the issue of shale gas mining. This is what we have been asking for since May of 2011.” (J Deal)

Anti-fracking lobby group, the Treasure Karoo Action Group (TKAG), and social rights group AfriForum plan to take their fight against hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in South Africa to the Public Protector. The parties said they would submit a written complaint to the Public Protector by Tuesday after a letter sent to the Presidency, dated July 21 2014 , seeking a fresh moratorium on fracking went unacknowledged.

New Age: 28/08/2014

The Star: 23/07/2014

The Star: 27/08/2014

The Star 23/07/2014

Bloomberg: Breaking news about Shale Gas and Fracking. Find the latest articles, videos, photos and blogs about Shale Gas and Fracking.

News and analysis from the Guardian on drilling for shale gas using the technique known as hydraulic fracturing or 'fracking

The New York Times calls the NRDC "One of the nation's most powerful environmental groups." The National Journal says the NRDE is "A credible and forceful advocate for stringent environmental protection."