Shale oil, gas research in France put on hold

Shale oil and gas research in France is on hold until the end of June. Companies holding research permits, whether for shale oil or gas, have agreed to postpone any planned work until the conclusions of a joint mission established by Energy Minister Eric Besson and Environment Minister Nathalie Koschiusko-Morizet to study and analyze the economic, social, and environmental impacts of shale exploration.

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