As Extinction Rebellion shuts down bridges and holds rallies in London to raise awareness of the climate emergency, Salford is facing a new threat of fracking from INEOS, which has taken over the license from IGas.
Tomorrow, Saturday 20th April, from 11am, Frack Free Greater Manchester will be holding a stall on Salford Precinct raising awareness of climate change and the threat of fracking coming back to Salford...
"In 2014 IGas Energy completed its 'exploration' at Barton Moss" states Frack Free Greater Manchester "They were there to explore potential for coal bed methane extraction, yet they drilled through the coal seam and into the shale rock below: they were clearly hoping to frack, a dangerous and polluting method of gas extraction.
"Protests against IGas were sustained and effective over the winter months; that's at least part of the reason they abandoned the site" the group adds "By the Council conditions for exploration of the site, IGas should have restored the land to its original condition after 18 months of no use. But it was not told to do so and it didn't.
"Now fracking licenses have been renewed for our area by the UK Oil and Gas authority (closely tied to government), and this time it is Ineos who are scheduled to carry out the work, which includes new seismic surveillance, construction of new well pads, and ultimately fracking" it explains.
"The Seismic tests will cover land within PEDL 193, an area stretching from Weaste Cemetery to Warrington, taking in Eccles, Stretford and Trafford Park" it states "Please sign a letter to your local councillors on the day; asking them to make sure IGas are made to foot the bill for tidying up the mess they have left at Barton Moss and to oppose any further fracking in Salford... Let's make it clear that it is clean, renewable energy production and jobs that we want. Let's get the frackers out!"
Frack Free Greater Manchester
Saturday 20th April from 11am
Salford Shopping Centre
See also previous Salford Star article... IGas and Ineos To Return to Barton Moss – click here
Photo by Louise Garman
Report on the Day 20th April - click here
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