BBC: Meeting over Keynsham gas extraction plan by UK Methane

Plans by a UK energy company to test whether gas can be extracted from coal beds near Keynsham has prompted residents to hold a public meeting.

Opponents fear UK Methane will use hydraulic fracking to extract gas which they say could pollute water supplies.

The firm has said other technologies can be used and hydraulic fracking was more suitable for extracting shale gas.

Fracking involves drilling a bore hole and using explosives or water to fill a cavity and force gas to the surface.  MORE