Shell is out for now

It may be a temporary victory but a victory nonetheless for those against Shell's coalbed methane exploration project in what has been dubbed the 'The Sacred Headwaters. Today the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Richard Neufeld announced a two year moratorium on coalbed methane. exploration in the Klappan.

Shannon McPhail who represents the Skeena Watershed Coalition says although the announcement is good news she is hoping to move towards a permanent moratorium.

Shell Canada will have to stop all drilling in the area during this period and further community consultation and research will occur before a decision is made on whether or not Shell will be allowed to proceed with the project.

Navjot Heir, Terrace