Petition · past parliament

Can the exploration of Shale gas be given priority in the United Kingdom

Closed 289 signatures

What the petition asks

Despite promises by the government to speed up the exploitation of Shale gas, it seems to be stalled. Could the government be more dynamic in their approach to ensure that the United Kingdom benefits from Shale, especially as Brexit approaches

Timeline

13 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 289
Status Closed
Opened 13 Mar 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.