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In recent years, Őrség has become one of the favorite destinations for those looking for peace. This is also why MOL wants to carry out test drilling next year on the border of Őriszentpéter, just a few hundred meters from the rest area, in the core area of the Őrségi National Park. Although the company promised that the settlement could receive more business tax during the works, the municipality still opposes the drilling because they are afraid of the landscape and tourism. A protest petition was also started on the aHang website, which has already been signed by nearly 30,000 people. (https://cutt.ly/GzLhdFF) In the meantime, it is not clear what exactly MOL is looking for in the area, because the impact assessment mentions crude oil, but according to the company, they are only looking for natural gas. According to MOL, it is a priority public interest to exploit the domestic hydrocarbon resources as best as possible for the sake of Hungary's energy independence. Meanwhile, the advocate of future generations drew attention to the fact that mining should not be a priority interest in a protected natural area. MOL's exploration request is being evaluated by the Vas County Government Office, which requested the oil company to make up the gap for reasons of landscape and nature protection. The company then requested that the procedure be suspended for half a year. During this time, they want to consult with the population. https://www.444.hu/ / 444.hu / forty four