Abenaki band council signs off on Questerre Energy’s shale gas pilot project – APTN News

Some community members concerned about the environment, transparency.

The Abenaki band council of Wôlinak signed a joint economic development agreement with Questerre Energy, an oil and gas company that will allow shale gas development on their traditional territory in exchange for economic benefits pending the signature of the final agreement.

The agreement, which is also considered a memorandum of understanding between Questerre and the Wôlinak band council, outlines plans for a pilot gas production hub on the traditional territory of the Abenaki First Nation of Wôlinak.

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