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2024-12-31 10:27:13 UTC - HELPFUL
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Not a single recent study suggests UK shale reserves could power the UK for a century. Recent studies estimate around 20% over 30 years. https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/explainers/what-potential-reserves-of-shale-gas-are-there-in-the-uk/ Leading UK shale gas companies say extracting the reserves would likely have little to no affect on consumer bills. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/nov/29/browne-fracking-not-reduce-uk-gas-prices-shale-energy-bills
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