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Inclusion of shale gas production projects in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) regime - consultation

This initial consultation is intended to gather views from industry, regulators and other interested parties on the timings and criteria for including shale gas production projects in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) regime under the Planning Act 2008.

19 July 2018 - Consultation opened

25 October 2018 - Consultation closed 

4 November 2019 - outcome published- The consultation identified a lack of support for the inclusion of shale gas production in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) regime.

Policy milestone details


Start date: 2018-7-19

Countries: UK -

Milestone source: Link to BEIS website

Milestone type: Consultation/call for evidence

Sector: Oil and gas - Policy and governance -

Organisation: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Subjects: Shale gas, Energy infrastructure, Energy policy, Onshore Oil and Gas Production

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