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Fracking licences to be granted by (UK) government
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-28513036The government has opened the bidding process for new licences to extract shale gas, using the controversial fracking process.
About half the UK is open to exploration, but tightened rules cover areas of outstanding beauty.
Companies granted a licence to begin test drilling will also need planning permission and environmental permits.
The coalition sees shale gas as a major potential energy source. Critics of fracking warn of environmental dangers.
UK DU'ers, please chime in, thanks.
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