European Parliament Postpones Vote on Shale Gas

The European Parliament postponed the October 1 session a vote on whether to include shale gas fracking in an update of the EU Environmental Impact Assessment Directive.

‘Before voting, MEPs want to hold a plenary debate with representatives of the European Commission and the Council Presidency,’ reads a note released on Wednesday.

The draft report would impose compulsory environmental impact studies for non-conventional exploration and extraction.

Shale gas is a divisive issue in Europe as it highlights the growing tension between the EU’s energy and climate policies.