Mining Weekly reported that the government of New South Wales has given AGL Energy Ltd. (ASX:AGK) approval to start fracking at its Gloucester gas project.

As quoted in the market news:

The miner said this week that it had received approval from the Office of Coal Seam Gas for the Waukivory pilot, as well as an environmental licence from the Environment Protection Authority.

MD and CEO Michael Fraser said that the Waukivory pilot was an important step in the development of the Gloucester gas project, which would secure a local supply of gas for businesses and communities.

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