'No harm' from Polish fracturing - study

Geological green light: Polish study clears shale exploration with hydraulic fracturing of causing environmental harm

Drilling at Poland's first shale gas exploration well using hydraulic fracturing has not harmed the environment, according to a government study published on Friday.

The ‘fracking’ performed at a site in northern Poland operated by 3Legs Resources did not pollute groundwater or the atmosphere, said the study by the Polish Geological Institute, Reuters reported.

"Fluids were under constant control and their uncontrolled leakage to the environment was not possible," the study found.

"The impact of drilling related to hydraulic cracking on the quality of surface water was not observed. Underground drilling has not affected hydrological conditions around the well."

The pace of shale development has sparked a public backlash in the United States and in Europe over fears…

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