Fracking in Worksop? Equipment scattered across the town prompts concerns

By The Newsroom
Published 17th Aug 2017, 12:39 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2017, 13:01 BST
Equipment spotted in Worksop.Equipment spotted in Worksop.
Equipment spotted in Worksop.
Fracking has moved a step closer to Worksop after it was revealed that 'seismic testing' is being carried out across the town.

Confused dogwalkers and residents in the area have been stumbling on equipment being used by energy company INEOS to determine if shale gas development could be undertaken at the sites.

These include patches of land close to the Bassetlaw Showground and College Pines Gold Club.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“Seismic surveys” are not the same as hydraulic facturing, or “fracking”, but are considered to be a step towards the controversial practice.