France Sticks its Collective Head in Frack Sand Anti-Drilling/Fossil Fuel | Exporting | Hydraulic Fracturing | Industrywide Issues | Regulation July 15, 2013July 15, 2013 Apparently the matter is now settled in France. As long as President Francois Hollande is in office, he will not allow shale drilling in France. Too bad for the French people. Great news for the U.S.–France just became a huge export market for us… Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!) Related