Portsmouth Water not a statutory consultee on fracking planning

摘要

Portsmouth Water has issued a statement outlining its position on fracking for shale gas in its area, emphasising that it works closely with the Environment Agency (EA) and Hampshire County Council (HCC) regarding any application for exploratory boreholes. The company said it recently worked closely with the EA regarding an application for an exploratory borehole in the Havant area. It had objected to the work on the basis of adverse risk. The oil company has withdrawn its application and considering the EA's comments.