Government urged to unlock UK shale gas jobs
Lack of development in UK shale gas industries could be masking tens of thousands of jobs according to a report from the Institute of Directors (IoD). The study, which looks at the lessons of previous energy schemes, has suggested development of shale gas could also reduce imports, generate significant tax revenue and offer support to British manufacturers. ‘Getting shale gas working’, the report launched in Lancashire on Wednesday, also investigates the impact shale gas production at scale could have on the economy, and outlines measures that could be made by industry and the Government to overcome current barriers. A long list of benefits to the economy, the environment and the amount of land needed to produce energy from shale gas were laid out…
