Despite iGas's original planning application to drill 2 exploratory boreholes for CBM (coal bed methane) at Barton Moss, there
was no intention to test for shale gas. Yet now they say they've struck shale formations after completing
exploration on the site. Drilling has now been suspended as samples taken from the drilling will now be
analysed over the coming six months before the exploration firm will
decide how to proceed. iGas and the council have lied to everytbody about their real intentions, Just as we knew they would.
They also said it was in the process of acquiring
around 100 square kilometres of 3D seismic data in the north west of
the country to determine where else to drill for shale gas. And went on to say ''We are pleased that the drilling has completed on time and on budget, We have worked extensively over the last few months with the various
authorities to ensure the safety of everyone on and around site
including protestors and neighbours''!
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