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Community benefits

​UKOOG, the representative body of the onshore oil and gas industry, and of which AER is a member, have agreed with Government a package of benefits that will accrue to local communities where shale gas exploration and production takes place.  In summary, these benefits amount to £100,000 for each wellsite where hydraulic fracturing for shale gas takes place and an amount equal to 1% of the revenue generated from each site during the production phase.  It is estimated that this may be to up to £10 million per production site.

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In addition, local councils will be able to retain 100% of the local business rates collected from future shale gas sites, up from the usual 50%.  This income is estimated at up to £1.7 million per year for a typical site.
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​Aurora Energy Resources Limited is a member of UKOOG the representative body for the UK onshore oil and gas industry

Aurora Energy Resources Limited registered in Scotland : 335749
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