Yukon Government Accepts All 21 Recommendations of the Select Committee on Risks and Benefits of Hydraulic Fracturing; Announces Position on Shale Gas Development
(firmenpresse) - WHITEHORSE, YUKON -- (Marketwired) -- 04/10/15 -- The Yukon government has responded to the report of the Yukon Legislature''s Select Committee on the Risks and Benefits of Hydraulic Fracturing and accepts all 21 of its recommendations.
A key element of the government''s position is that any proposed hydraulic fracturing activity would require the support of affected First Nations.
The government''s response to the report includes: developing an engagement strategy to continue the public dialogue; conducting an economic study; expanding the groundwater monitoring and seismic baseline data, and; seeking expert advice to confirm that baseline information is adequate and that regulatory processes will protect human health and the environment.
"Through the Select Committee process we have heard from Yukoners and we understand their concerns," Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Scott Kent said. "As a government, it is also our responsibility to consider the potential benefits of a Yukon oil and gas industry and to effectively regulate any activities. Ultimately, we want to promote economic prosperity and job creation, and through our actions in response to the Select Committee, we will move forward in a cautious and responsible way."
In addition to the response to the report, the Yukon government has arrived at a position on hydraulic fracturing:
The Liard basin, located in the far southeast of Yukon, comprises less than two per cent of Yukon''s landmass. The total area of Yukon with oil and gas potential (shale and conventional) is approximately 15 per cent of the territory.
"We want Yukoners to have jobs, successful businesses and opportunities for a robust and diverse energy sector in Yukon," Kent added.
The previously announced restrictions around oil and gas development in the Whitehorse Trough remain in place and are unaffected by this response to the committee''s report.
To view a map of the Liard Oil and Gas Basin, click on the following link:
To view the response and see more information, visit:
Background to the Response and Yukon Context
First Nation Engagement
Geology and Seismic Activity
Water Monitoring
Air Monitoring
Economic Development
Human Health
Oil and Gas Regulatory Regime
Contacts:
Elaine Schiman
Cabinet Communications
867-633-7961
Jesse Devost
Communications, Energy, Mines and Resources
867-667-5307
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Datum: 10.04.2015 - 05:00 Uhr
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