The Swedish Parliament's Committee on Industry and Trade has rejected a motion concerning, among other things, the Siljan gas, Igrene announced in a press release.

The rejection was based on the grounds that the matter is already being addressed within the government's ongoing processes.

Gas exploration company Igrene points out that it is normal for individual motions to be rejected when the issue is already under preparation within the Government Offices.

It is also noted that the committee reflects the inquiry's assessment that legislative changes would be required to enable the extraction of natural gas, etc., for the needs of total defense, and that: "If the government, for reasons of preparedness, nevertheless finds it desirable to enable the extraction of coal, oil, and natural gas, the most logical conclusion should be that the 2022 ban be abolished. This would allow commercial actors to make the necessary investments".

Igrene CEO Annette Blyhammar commented: "Today's report is consistent with the government further preparing the issue of supply security within the Government Offices. We are following the process closely and continue to develop our industrial tracks in line with the company's strategy".

It is further added that any parliamentary decision related to the Siljan gas does not affect the company's ongoing operations; instead, work continues according to plan while following the continued handling of the matter within the framework of Sweden's security of supply.