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Moves this week by the Government could lead to fracking being carried out anywhere on the Island, even in AONB areas if 'in the public interest'.
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Isle of Wight oil drilling and exploration
The Isle of Wight has a number of licenses granted by the UK Government to explore to drill for oil.
Onshore they are: Arreton 1 and 2 (PEDL 331); Sandhills 1, 2, 2z; and Chessell.
Offshore they’re off the south west coast of the Isle of Wight.
