Fracking Plans Paused Near Gros Morne

 

An application for fracking near Gros Morne National Park has been put on hold by 

the Newfoundland and Labrador government Monday. 

 

CBC reports the Shoal Point Energy and it’s partner Black Spruce Exploration’s plan 

to use hydraulic fracturing to extract gas and oil reserves from the shale rock on the 

western region of the province has been paused, for now. 

 

The government has stated that they will not look at the application until they are 

satisfied that the process will not harm residents or the environment. 

 

UNESCO has mentioned that environmental status of Gros Morne National Park 

could be at risk. 

 

Residents have expressed worries regarding fracking plans in their region to which

Natural Resources Minister Derrick Dalley has stated that the involvement of public 

consultation will be important in the government’s decision.

 

 NDP member George Murphy, who proposed to hold off on hydraulic fracturing 

early this year, is pleased that the government has finally put off extraction until 

further research is done.