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China's Jereh launches new shale gas development solutionJereh Group, a leading oilfield equipment manufacturer, unveiled a new electric solution for shale gas development at Yantai, Jereh Headquarter, witnessed by over 130 clients, including Representatives from CNPC, Sinopec, CNOOC as well as ...

Apr. 26, 2019

By SZ Energy Intelligence Co., LTD | Energy China Forum

6th China Unconventional Oil&Gas Summit and Exhibition 2014

With the support and suggestion of CNPC, Sinopec and CNOOC, GICC and International Energy Agency will co-organize the 6th China Unconventional Oil&Gas Summit and Exhibition 2014(Shale Gas Focus) in Chongqing, China during 23rd-25th, April, 2014. China is sitting on the world's largest technically recoverable shale finds. To tap the potential of China’s shale gas reserves, the Chinese ...

Nov. 11, 2013

By Global Industry Connects Consultancy (GICC Group)

Local councils to receive millions in business rates from shale gas developments

Shale gas: today’s announcement The Prime Minister will announce that councils can keep 100 per cent of business rates they collect from shale gas sites – double the current 50 per cent figure. This commitment could be worth up to £1.7 million a year for a typical site. It will be directly funded by central government. Community benefits for local people will also be ...

Jan. 12, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Shale gas health review by Public Health England

In response to the release of the draft Public Health England Review of the ‘Potential public health impacts of exposures to chemical and radioactive pollutants as a result of shale gas’ on Thursday 31 October; Energy Minister Michael Fallon welcomed the report’s findings saying: “I welcome this report which shows that the potential risk to public health from shale gas ...

Oct. 31, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Response to Sunday Times article on value of homes in areas of shale extraction

Jonathan Leake gives a misleading impression in his Sunday Times article by saying that the Valuation Office Agency has indicated that the value of homes may be reduced as a result of shale prospects in an area. The VOA has not said property prices will be affected by shale gas extraction, or that council tax bands will be reduced as a consequence. The VOA will review a council tax band when a ...

Aug. 26, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

What Shale Gas in China means for the United States

Today I testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission during a hearing on China’s Global Quest for Resources and Implications for the United States. In my testimony, I described the prospects for shale gas in China and its implications for the United States. Considering the speed with which shale gas has shifted the U.S. energy outlook, this is an important moment ...

Jan. 26, 2012

By World Resources Institute WRI

Ineos awarded license for onshore oil and gas exploration

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has given the go ahead to major chemicals giant Ineos to take a majority share in an onshore oil and gas licence block in Scotland by taking over BG’s interest (51%). The other licensee, Dart is the operator in the block next to the Firth of Forth. Like the rest of the shale industry, Ineos believe it’s important that the local ...

Sep. 29, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

$Green light for hydrofracking$

Green light for hydrofracking

Shale Gas Exploration Now Permitted in the UK CNG Services Ltd welcomes the announcement today that shale gas extraction should be permitted to continue in the UK following investigations into the earthquake risk associated with hydrofracking. With the cost of importing oil and gas increasing, shale gas exploration will be an important step towards security of supply for the UK. Whilst offshore ...

Apr. 17, 2012

By CNG Services Limited

8th China Unconventional Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition 2016

With the support of CNPC, Sinopec and Shanxi Coalbed Methane Association, GICC Group will continue to organize the 8th Annual China Unconventional Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition 2016 in Crowne Plaza Wangfujing Hotel, Beijing, China during 20-21,April,2016,. China is sitting on the world's largest technically recoverable unconventional gas finds. To tap the potential of China’s ...

May 19, 2015

By Global Industry Connects Consultancy (GICC Group)

Forty per cent of remaining gas may be `unconventional`

According to new research, which builds on a recent report by UKERC on 'unconventional' gas for the European Commission, 40 per cent of the world's remaining gas resources could come from unconventional sources such as shale gas. However, the study warns that there are huge uncertainties about exactly how much unconventional gas will be available in the future, particularly given the relative ...

Jun. 18, 2013

By UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC)

Water UK and UKOOG Memorandum of Understanding on shale gas exploration and extraction

Energy Minister Michael Fallon said: “Water UK’s conclusions are encouraging, confirming that shale gas production will not put undue pressure on water supplies, and that risks to water supplies can be managed through current regulations. It is crucial that shale gas is developed safely and the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the water industry and operators today is a ...

Nov. 27, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Statement by Commissioner Potočnik following the vote in the European Parliament on shale gas

Following today's vote in the European Parliament, Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik said: "I welcome the Parliament's vote today on the report on Environmental Impacts Of Shale Gas And Shale Oil Extraction Activities. It is clear that the future development of shale gas will depend on the extent of public acceptance of fracking. Addressing health and environmental risks will be of ...

Nov. 21, 2012

By European Commission, Environment DG

UK shale gas no “get out of jail free card”

Exploitation of the UK’s significant shale gas resources is unlikely to result in low natural gas prices, according to new research by leading energy analysts Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The cost of shale gas extraction in the UK is likely to be significantly higher than in the US, and the rate of exploitation insufficient to offset the decline in conventional gas production, meaning ...

Feb. 22, 2013

By Bloomberg New Energy Finance

ETLs CEO honored!

Chandan Gadgil delegated for IUGF 2011-12 to be held on 20th January, 2012 in Mumbai IUGF 2011, (India Unconventional Gas Forum) would focus on 'unlocking the value of Unconventional Gas'. This is the premier forum to focus purely on strategies and solutions for expanding global shale gas areas, bringing government and industry together from India and beyond. In this conference, various ...

Nov. 15, 2011

By Innovative Environmental Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (IETL)

Press release: Robust regulation in place to accelerate shale development, says Energy Minister

Press Release 13/045 Speaking at the first meeting of the new All Party Parliamentary Group for Unconventional Gas & Oil (APPG) in the House of Commons today, Energy Minister Michael Fallon said: “The Government is creating the right framework to accelerate shale gas development in a responsible way. “We announced fracking could resume with robust regulation last December and there is ...

May 15, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Getting shale gas to market

CNG Services Ltd Managing Director, John Baldwin, was invited to give a presentation on “Getting Shale Gas to Market” at the recent SMi Shale Gas Environmental Summit. The presentation, given on the 23rd May 2012, explained the practicalities and significant advantages of injecting shale gas into the existing high pressure National Gas Transmission System (NTS) in the UK. The ...

May 24, 2012

By CNG Services Limited

Next steps for shale gas production

Large scale shale gas production by the 2020s could boost the UK’s energy security, contribute to economic growth, create thousands of jobs and plough almost £1 billion back to local communities through benefit schemes, an independent assessment has found. In addition, the Government has published a regulatory roadmap for shale gas which sets out the series of permits and permissions ...

Dec. 17, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

7th China Unconventional Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition 2015

China has the world's largest technically recoverable unconventional oil and gas reserves. To unlock the potential of China’s unconventional gas reserves, the Chinese government has unveiled a string of policies to boost production. On December 31st, 2011, China National Energy Bureau officially released China's "the 12th five-year plan of Coalbed Methane’s development and ...

Aug. 4, 2014

By Global Industry Connects Consultancy (GICC Group)

Secretary of Energy advisory board subcommittee (SEAB) on shale gas production posts draft report

The Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Subcommittee (SEAB) on Shale Gas Production released its second and final ninety-day report reviewing the progress that has been made in implementing the twenty recommendations in its initial report of August 18, 2011. The Subcommittee was tasked with producing a report on the immediate steps that can be taken to improve the safety and environmental ...

Nov. 10, 2011

By US Department of Energy

Minister of State visits Doe Green IGas site

The Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change Andrea Leadsom has today visited the IGas site at Doe Green, Warrington, to see what a potential hydraulic fracturing site would look like. Shale can provide a cost-efficient bridge to lower-carbon energy use, and will be especially significant as we move away from coal generation. Exploring for shale will also help create jobs and grow local ...

Aug. 6, 2015

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

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