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Nova Scotia has launched a $30 million program in partnership with Dalhousie University to explore onshore natural gas development, aiming to reduce reliance on imported gas and lower power costs. The initiative, which follows the recent lifting of a hydraulic fracturing ban, will assess the province's estimated seven trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas and includes provisions for local municipalities to benefit from revenue. Proposals for exploratory drilling are expected by early 2026, with engagement from First Nations and the public throughout the process.