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PETROLEO E GAS NO ALGARVE

OIL AND GAS IN THE ALGARVE

27 NOV 2015 TAVIRA

Laurinda SeabraASMAA


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© 2015 – ASMAA – Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association

QUANDO É QUE A ASMAA LANÇOU A LUTA CONTRA A EXPLORAÇÃO DE PETRÓLEO E GÁS NO ALGARVE?


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A LUTA CONTRA A EXPLORAÇÃO DE PETRÓLEO E GÁS INCLUIDO NO NOSSO OBJECT SOCIAL DESDE O INICIO DA ASSOCIAÇÃO EM 2012

Artigo 4°- Fins e objectivos da AssociaçãoSensibilizar e dar a conhecer a nossa luta contra a exploração de petróleo na costa Algarvia e do Oeste, e desenvolver esforços no sentido de não só prevenir mas tambem impedir a contaminação do mar e praias, e também impedir outros danos ambientais.


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TAMBEM INCLUÍDO NO OBJECTO DA ASMAA – Artigo 3°• À Associação cumpre também:

• promover a coesão social, promoção dos valores democráticos, incluindo a defesa dos Direitos Humanos, dos direitos das minorias e da luta contra discriminações das comunidades afectadas.

• representar e defender os legítimos interesses dos turistas, visitantes e residentes que estão associados.

• defender o ambiente.• Etc ...


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O QUE MUDOU ENTRE2012 E 2015?


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EU DIRECTIVES

CONTRACTS PUBLISHED IN JULY 2015 BY ENMC

EU LEGISLATION


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PROCESSO DOS CONCURSOS

CONTRACTS


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PORTUGAL CONCESSION PROCESS

CONCESSION CONTRACTS

Source: enmc.pt

Nome Area Max Duração Atividades permitidas Obrigações minimas

Licenca de avaliacao previa

35 lotesCa. 2800 Km²

6 meses Avaliacao de dados existentes e levantamentos geologicos

Relatorios dos resultados da avaliacao

Contrato de concessao

16 lotes*Ca. 1300 Km²

(* podem ser mais lotes e a duracao pode ser superior nas concessoes deep-offshore)

Period de pesquisa: 8 anos (+2 ext de 1 ano cada)

Levantamentos geologicos, geoquimicos e geofisicos; sondagens de prospecao e pesquisa

Anos 1 a 3: Negociavel

Anos 4 a 8:**1 poco por ano

(** o numero de sondagens pode ser inferior nas concessoes deep-offshore)

Periodo de producao: 25 anos (ext ate 40 anos)

Sondagens de dessenvolvimento e producao

Nenhuma


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CONCESSÃO DE DIREITOS - ENMC


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NEW TENDERS 4TH QUARTER 2015 / 1ST QUARTER 2016

CONCESSION CONTRACTS

• 7 NEW licenças de prospecção e produção de petróleo e gás natural nas bacias do Porto e do Algarve.

• "São quatro áreas no ‘shallow offshore’ (águas pouco profundas) na bacia do Porto,

• outras duas áreas no ‘deep offshore’ (águas profundas) na bacia do Porto e

• uma área no ‘deep offshore’ da bacia do Algarve,


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OS CONTRACTOS FORAM PUBLICADOS JULHO 2015

UPDATE


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AWARDED CONCESSIONS IN PORTUGAL

RepsolPartex

PortfuelGalpENI


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ALGARVE OFFSHORE LAGOSTA, LAGOSTIMREPSOL – PARTEX (Gulbenkian)

OFFSHORE


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OFFSHORE – WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE


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OS RISCOS / THE RISKS

OFFSHORE


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OFFSHORE – THE RISKS


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OUR MARINE WILDLIFE / A NATUREZA MARITIMA• The Algarve marine environment includes

many unique and fragile ecosystems, and is home to many species, including seabirds, shorebirds, whales and dolphins. A deep sea oil or gas disaster will leave our local marine flora and fauna vulnerable to the toxic effects of oil and gas.

• O ambiente marinho no Algarve inclui muitos ecossistemas únicos e frágeis, e é o lar de muitas espécies entre elas aves marinhas, baleias e golfinhos. Um desastre de petróleo ou gás vai deixar a nossa flora e a fauna marinha totalmente vulneráveis e ate desfeitos por causa dos efeitos tóxicos do petróleo ou do gás.

THE IMPACT

From this

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THE FISHING INDUSTRY / A PESCA1.Commercial fishing rank as one of our most

economic mechanisms that needs to be preserved, while recreational fishing is one of the Algarve’s most popular activities. A deep sea oil or gas disaster as well as seismic surveys impacts directly on our local fishing industries resulting in both the loss of valuable fish stocks and the loss of industry jobs.

2.A pesca comercial e um dos nossos mecanismos económicos que precisa de ser preservado, enquanto que a pesca desportiva é uma das atividades mais populares do Algarve. Um desastre de petróleo ou de gas no mar, tambem como as pesquisas impacta diretamente nas nossas indústrias de pesca, resultando em perdas de valiosos recursos e tambem a perda de muitos postos de trabalho na indústria.

THE IMPACT

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TOURISM - TURISMO1.The pristine coastlines and unique wildlife of

the Algarve attract tens of thousands of international tourists annually, injecting an economic boost into the region.

A deep sea oil or gas disaster will have a pivotal role in tourists' decisions to visit the Algarve.

2.As zonas costeiras que são nesta altura ainda imaculadas e a vida selvagem que existe no Algarve atrai dezenas de milhares de turistas por ano, injetando um impulso económico para a região.

O perigo de um desastre de petróleo terá um papel negativo na decisão dos turistas visitarem o Algarve.

THE IMPACT

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RECREATIONAL WATER SPORTS / DESPORTOS AQUATICOS1.The Algarve offers unparalleled opportunities

for ocean sports such as surfing, kayaking, wind surfing, jet skiing, diving and boating. A deep sea oil or gas disaster will invariably impact many local businesses, organisations, and individuals who enjoy the Algarve’s waters.

2.O Algarve oferece oportunidades sem paralelo para desportos marítimos e de atividades de aventura, como o surf, caiaque, windsurf, jet ski, mergulho e passeios de barco entre outros. Um desastre de petróleo ou de gas no mar, invariavelmente vai ter um impacto negativo nas muitas empresas que prestam esses servidos aos nossos turistas e visitantes, e para todas as organizações e indivíduos que gostam da praia, do mar e do sol do Algarve.

THE IMPACT

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ALGARVE ASSETS / BENS E RECURSOS NATURAIS1.We should be protecting our national assets, not selling them off to be

exploited by foreign corporations, or endangering them by oil or gas drilling without adequate safety measures.

2.Devemos estar a proteger os nossos bens e recursos naturais, e não a vendê-los para ser explorados por empresas estrangeiras, ou pôr esses recursos em perigo e assim resultar na perca da nossa sustentabilidade por causa da exploração do petróleo no mar Algarvio sem medidas de segurança adequadas e aseguradas.

THE IMPACT


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CLIMATE / CLIMA1.The climate change impacts of fossil

fuels are disastrous. Portugal should be investing in clean energy solutions instead of investing in extracting the last drops of oil from the ends of the earth. We should be climate pioneers not fossil fools.

2.Os impactos climáticos devido a exploração de petróleo e gás são desastrosos. Portugal deve investir em soluções de energia limpa e ecologica em vez de investir na extração das últimas gotas de petróleo dos confins da terra e do mar. Devemos ser pioneiros na área climática e não "tolos" ou "malucos" fósseis.

THE IMPACT


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OUR WAY OF LIVE / A NOSSA MANEIRA DE VIVER 1.This is a fundamental part of living in the

Algarve, whether you are Portuguese or an Expat, and we must protect it not only for ourselves, but also for all of our visitors and for future generations.

2.Esta é uma parte fundamental de viver no Algarve, e se é Português ou um Expat, nos temos a responsabilidade de proteger a costa Algarvia, não só para nós próprios e as nossas famílias, mas também para todos os nossos visitantes e turistas, e pensando no bem estar e a sustentabilidade das futuras gerações.

THE IMPACT


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ONSHORE CONTRACTS PORTFUEL

ONSHORE


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TAVIRA CONCESSION – ONSHORE


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TAVIRA CONCESSION – INLAND / ONSHORE

PORTFUEL (SOUSA CINTRA)

Santa Luzia

Luz

Cabanas

3% first 5 million barrels6% 5 to 10 million barrels8% more than 10million barrels

1 barrel = 6000 cubic feet

Benefits for Portugal per barrel


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O presidente da Entidade Nacional para o Mercado de Combustíveis (ENMC), Paulo Carmona, afirmou hoje à Lusa que os contratos de concessão, pesquisa, desenvolvimento e produção de petróleo nas áreas designadas por Aljezur e Tavira prevêem apenas pesquisa em terra, com recursos a métodos tradicionais, por um período de quatro anos.

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PORTFUEL CONTRACT - ONSHORE


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ALJEZUR & TAVIRA CONCESSION – INLAND / ONSHORE


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O presidente da Entidade Nacional para o Mercado de Combustíveis (ENMC), Paulo Carmona, afirmou hoje à Lusa que os contratos de concessão, pesquisa, desenvolvimento e produção de petróleo nas áreas designadas por Aljezur e Tavira prevêem apenas pesquisa em terra, com recursos a métodos tradicionais, por um período de quatro anos.

25 Set 2015

PORTFUEL CONTRACT - ONSHORE


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ALJEZUR & TAVIRA CONCESSION – INLAND / ONSHORE


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FRACKING

SITUATIONUNCONVENTIONAL, UNNECESSARY AND UNWANTED


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WHAT IS WRONG WITH FRACKING?

FRACKING – ????

Hydraulic Fracturing is a how natural gas is extracted from shale rock hundreds of feet below ground.Because dangerous chemicals and explosions are used in the process, concerned citizens are demanding that safeguards are in place to protect ground and surface waters, air, land, and the health of humans and livestock.Currently, these safeguards are NOT in place, thanks to gas industry lobbyists in Europe.


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Drilling for natural gas has changed

FRACKING – ????


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Conventional method• Drill into porous rock• Gas comes out• Small footprint during and after

Hydro fracking method• Drill into solid rock• Pumps millions of gallons of

water & chemicals per well• Apply extreme pressure and

explosions to fracture rocks• Chemicals, heavy metals &

radioactive substances come up with gas

• This mixture can migrate underground

FRACKING – ALGARVE


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FRACKING E AGRICULTURAFRACKING AND FARMING



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WHAT DOES FARMING MEAN IN TAVIRA?

FRACKING – AGRICULTURE

• Sustainable jobs in rural communities• Vibrant markets• Excellent reputation for quality produce – Honey, Cork, etc• Currently mostly organic • Expanding local food production with much potential• Lots of small family businesses.


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FRACKING – AREAS OF CONCERN - AGRICULTURA

Honey / Mel


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FRACKING – AREAS OF CONCERN - AGRICULTURA

Cork / Cortiça


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WHAT IMPACT HAS FRACKING HAD ON FARMING AROUND THE WORLD?


• Fracking affects LIVESTOCK• Livestock exposed to fracking fluids are reported to have

become ill and died causing lost productivity and expensive vet bills

• There are reports of reproductive problems for livestock - stillborn and malformed offspring

• Landscapes are no longer able to support viable farming


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FRACKING – AREAS OF CONCERN


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Fracking affects CROPS• Chemicals in polluted

water can cause soil to become acidic and unproductive

• Gases released - such as ozone - can hamper crop growth


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Fracking contaminates AIR, SOIL and WATER (above and below ground)• Valves and pipes break down through corrosion and other

processes, causing leakages• Cement casings break down over time causing leaks of toxic

chemicals into the environment• Even if chemicals are not used in fracking, the water that

comes back up (flowback) will contain dangerous substances. These may include lead, mercury, arsenic, benzene and radioactive elements which can leak into soil, water and air


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Other risks to farming in ‘fracked’ areas• Compulsory purchase of land/enforced access for pipeline

etc• Rural farming landscape replaced with heavy industry• Destruction of farm-related businesses• Decrease in the value of agricultural land


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WHAT DOES FRACKING MEAN FOR TAVIRA?


• PORTFUEL‘most likely (“expected”) development scenario’:

• Up to 60 multi-wellpads will be needed with up to 24 wells per pad.

• Each multi-well pad would be 2.6 hectares (6.5 acres)• Maximum total of land surfaced needed• We talking about 150 hectares (420 acres)• 40,000 acres of underground development.


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FRACKING E TOURISMOFRACKING AND TOURISM



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WHAT DOES TOURISM MEAN FOR TAVIRA? Value tourism-Value the tourist-Value what the tourist values!

FRACKING – TOURISM

Why do visitors come to Tavira?• Restful and relaxing holiday – peace and tranquillity• Quality of the scenery - beautiful and un-spoilt landscape• Natural Heritage – e.g. beaches, Ria Formosa, etc• Cultural Heritage: musicians, artists, photographers,

writers etc.• Built Heritage – e.g. Churches, etc• Golf• Fishing and boating• Outdoor pursuits: SUP, trail walking, water sports, etc.• Good quality food and restaurants


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WHAT IMPACT WILL FRACKING HAVE ON TOURISM IN TAVIRA?


• Our roads will be congested with heavy trucks and machinery• Fish stocks may be contaminated• There is a serious risk of earth tremors• Our rural landscape will become an industrialised zone• There is a risk to our natural heritage• The air will be heavy with dust and smog• Rivers and waterways are at risk of pollution• Noise and light pollution are inevitable• There will be public health concerns• Tavira will lose its clean and green image


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FRACKING – INCREASED TRAFFIC


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FRACKING – INCREASED TRAFFIC


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WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF FEWER VISITORS COME TO TAVIRA?


• Loss of revenue from tourism• Loss of jobs in tourism• Loss of income for local providers including:

• hotels, B&Bs, hostels, restaurants, cruise hire and supplies, shops, fishing tackle stores, arts/ craft stores, outdoor pursuit centres, golf courses, SUP activity providers, festivals, etc


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FRACKING WILL CHANGE TAVIRA’S LANDSCAPE AND OUR TOURISM INDUSTRY

FOREVER


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FRACKING E EMPREGOFRACKING AND JOBSGood News Story or Misleading Headline?Boas noticias ou uma mentira?



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THE GOVERNMENT SAY IT WILL CREATE LOTS OF JOBS!

FRACKING – JOBS / EMPREGO

There are suggestions that it could create an additional 600 full time jobs within a relative short time span, and +- 2.000 indirect jobs. But …

Fracking also = JOB LOSSES• Any employment created by fracking will probably be at the

cost of many existing jobs, especially in tourism and agriculture.

Tourism, agriculture and fishing have a proven track record in providing

sustainable employment


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WHAT ARE WE RISKING?

FRACKING – JOBS

• Are we going to risk our tried and tested sectors in which we have invested so much personal and public money for a vague promise of jobs which are likely to be:

• Far fewer than has been suggested• Most likely low-paid and short-term• A fraction of those likely to be lost in tourism & agriculture?


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FRACKING AND AQUACULTURE!



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FRACKING – RIA FORMOSA


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PARA QUE SERVE A RIA FORMOSA?


• Usada como viveiro de mixilhao e ostras, como tambem Salinas e ate para a agricultura.

• Falam em preserver e desenvolver os recursos naturais• Preservacao da vida selvage• Uso de metodos tradicionais para manter o equilibrio entre

homen e natureza.


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RISK TO RIA FORMOSA FROM FRACKING


• The Ria Formosa is a network of streams/rivers. This network of waterways is the lifeline for many species.

• Millions of gallons of water are required to frack a single well; where will the water come from to frack over a 1000 wells and where will it end up?

• Flowback fluid from fracked wells will contain toxically high levels of chemicals. If this fluid leaks into the surrounding streams & rivers there will be large scale, long-term contamination.

• If spawning streams & rivers are contaminated, fish stocks and aquatic life will be killed The diminished fish stocks and risk to indigenous species may be so severe that our lakes and rivers may never recover.


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FISHING – FRACKING AND THE LOCAL ECONOMY


• Anglers come to the Algarve from all over the world to enjoy a unique fishing experience in clean waters and a tranquil rural setting.

• Thousands of angling licenses are sold annually• Hundreds are employed in the fishing and aquaculture industry. • If their livelihoods are impacted were will they find replacement

jobs?


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FRACKING AND YOU!



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Earthquake increase risks



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HIGH RISK OF EARTHQUAKES

FRACKING – HIGH RISK OF EARTHQUAKES


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FRACKING – EARTHQUAKE FACTS


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FRACKING – EARTHQUAKE FACTS


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Fracking sites



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FRACKING – PAYING THE PRICE


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DO YOU WANT THIS NEXT TO YOUR HOME?

FRACKING – ????


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FRACKING – OR THIS TYPICAL SITE?


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FRACKING – OR THIS TYPICAL SITE?


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Expropriation Risks



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FRACKING – WHAT ABOUT MINERAL RIGHTS?


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Water safety



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WILL IT AFFECT WATER SUPPLIES?

FRACKING – WATER

• Up to 16 wells per pad• 5.5 million gallons on average per well per frack.• Up to 1,600 truck trips per well

• Depletes fresh water sources• Billions of gallons of water contaminated forever• Citizens (local communities) bear the cost to repair

damages to country roadsEach well can be fracked several times = increased damage


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IS OUR WATER SAFE?

FRACKING – WATER SAFETY

The problem is that the injected water is mixed with a cocktail of chemicals and the process of pumping it below round releases gases such as methane as well as salts and metals.

In addition, much of the contaminated water used in the fracking process resurfaces, and is classed as hazardous waste that needs to be treated – an added potential pollutant.


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BOTTOM LINE …



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If we are really concerned about fracking in the Tavira area, we all need to speak out now and make sure our voices are heard.

It may not be easy, but it will be a lot harder to live with the consequences if we do nothing.



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YOUR CHOICE …



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FRACKING – IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT?

FROM THIS …


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FRACKING – IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT?

TO THIS …???


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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.MUITO OBRIGADA


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