There has been a lot of debate surrounding fracking in recent years. The process has largely been responsible for an energy boom in the US, and the UK Government seems to want in on the action. In this post I will briefly look at some of the opportunities and challenges fracking may create for lawyers as it becomes more widespread in the UK.
What is fracking?
Hydraulic Fracturing, also known a ‘fracking,’ is a method of extracting shale gas. It involves drilling down into the earth, and ‘injecting’ a high-pressure liquid into the rock, fracturing it so it releases the gas. (Helpful video and explanation here)
