GWPF Calls On Government To Deliver On UK Shale Development

London, 8 August 2016 -- The Global Warming Policy Forum (GWPF) has welcomed the Prime Minister's plan to spread the benefits of shale gas to local residents as a sensible step to break the decade-long logjam in UK shale development.

The GWPF, which has been advocating UK shale development for many years, is calling on the Government to speed up shale gas exploration in order to establish the full extent and economic viability of the UK’s substantial shale resources.

"Despite repeated claims to 'go all out for shale', the last two governments under David Cameron (2010-2016) failed to get any shale gas out of the ground. Theresa May now has a golden opportunity to reset UK energy policy and demonstrate that she can deliver where her predecessor failed," said Dr Benny Peiser, the GWPF's director.

The GWPF also called on trade unions to support the development of a UK shale gas industry that will benefit both households and UK manufacturing.

“The trade unions have a choice between a policy based on the eco-dogmatism of green campaigners and the GMB Union’s energy policy that focuses first and foremost on safeguarding UK manufacturing and tackling fuel poverty,” said Benny Peiser.