Most of Britain’s national parks don’t have the “right rocks” for fracking

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. Most of Britain's national parks don't have the "right rocks” for fracking Most of Britain's national parks are unsuitable for fracking due to their geology, according to experts at Durham University After reviewing existing geological data, scientists at Durham's Department of Earth Sciences highlighted the potential suitability of each of the country's 15 national parks for fracking activity according to their rock type. The review will be published as a policy briefing document by the Durham Energy Institute (DEI) today (Wednesday, April 29, 2015). The briefing categorises the suitable geology for fracking in the UK's national parks as: Red (fracking possible). There are four national parks - North York Moors, Peak District, South Downs, and Yorkshire Dales - with rocks of possible interest to companies looking to frack for shale gas, shale oil, or coalbed methane.