Fife MSP Claire Baker has urged fellow politicians to join her in voting for an outright ban on fracking in Scotland.
The call comes as Scottish Labour put forward a motion calling for a ban to be introduced.
A moratorium has been implemented by the Scottish Government but Labour have claimed the temporary freeze may not be enough to prevent fracking from going ahead in the future.
In Fife, Kirkcaldy, Methil and Rosyth are among the areas with significant underground shale reserves.
There are fears the region’s reserves could be exploited by companies through the processes of either fracking or underground coal gasification (UCG).
Mrs Baker said: “I have been campaigning for some time for a frack free Fife and this week offers the perfect opportunity for all Fife politicians to unite behind that goal.
“The Scottish Government can take decisive action against UCG and fracking in Fife and we know that from community groups to national environmental organisations, to Fife Council, that there is support for an outright ban. “There is no environmental case for fracking and we know that the process poses serious safety concerns.
“Fracking and UCG is an issue that regularly fills my inbox as constituents are concerned about its impact on Fife and beyond.
“I hope that all Fife MSPs will therefore listen to their constituents and join me in voting for a frack free Fife.
“Only then can we be sure that the door has been firmly shut on any prospect of UCG or fracking taking place in Fife.”
