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There has been a piece of news in regards to Uk's Govt taken action steps toward fracking. All good stuff.

I also believed that some other news is on the way too. The trading's patent today seems genuine... but who knows. Small investor like me just like a dot of water that get pushed around by other bigger dots of water. But as long I am not dried up then no complaints there.

The UK's Government to unveil Fracking community benefits package.

New shale gas drilling areas to be revealed as communities promised £100,000 benefits for fracking

Large swathes of UK to be opened up for shale drilling, with communities where fracking takes place to receive £100,000, even if no gas is produced
A gas ring on a domestic stove powered by natural gas is seen alight on January 3. 2005, Manchester, England
A shale gas boom has transformed US energy markets, sending gas prices to record low levels Photo: Getty Images
Emily Gosden By Emily Gosden, Energy Editor7:00AM GMT 10 Dec 2013 Comments40 Comments
Large swathes of Britain will be opened up for shale gas drilling under plans due to be announced next week, with local communities promised £100,000 in benefits for every well subjected to fracking - even if no gas is produced.
Ministers are preparing to identify thousands of square miles of land across the country that they believe are rich in shale and should be explored by gas companies.
Michael Fallon, the energy minister, will say the government is “widening the search for shale” and has warned that households “right across the south” should prepare for fracking near their homes.
The identification of provisional “licensing areas” is likely to reignite controversy over fracking, the process of pumping water, sand and chemicals into the ground at high pressure to extract gas trapped in rocks.
The Government will today attempt to smooth the way for the plans by confirming a package of benefits for local communities, including the £100,000 upfront payment for any fracking - even if the process is unsuccessful and no gas is produced.