Enegi to apply for shale gas exploration licence

A study has confirmed a natural gas field in west Clare of up to 3.86 trillion cubic feet of shale gas.

Yesterday, UK-based energy company, Enegi confirmed that on the basis of the study findings, it intends to apply to the Government for an exploration licence before February of next year.

Extraction of the shale gas will involve the controversial technique of fracking and opposition to fracking in Clare has already been voiced.