Ministry confirms Environment Agency decision on Petišovci gas

Ljubljana, 12 June - The Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning has confirmed the decision of the Environment Agency on the controversial gas extraction project in Petišovci (NE), thus rejecting an appeal by UK investor Ascent Resources. In line with the decision, a separate permit procedure will be needed for hydraulic fracturing.

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The Pg-10 and Pg-11A wells that Ascent Resources wants to re-stimulate.
Photo: Marjan Maučec/STA
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