13. Environmental Consequences of Shale Gas Production in Europe

Presented by the “Industry and Construction” Working Committee

Goal

Comprehensive scientific analysis of shale gas production technologies and experience of the USA and Canada and assessment of possible impacts on environment and population resultant from large-scale development of shale gas fields in Europe.

Participants/Implementers of the project

OAO Gazprom, Overgas Inc.

The co-ordinator of the project on the part of the EBC is Mr. D. Weßling, E.ON New Build & Technology GmbH.

Start of the project:

2013

Duration of the project:

2013 and 2014

The project is fully implemented and paid in 2014.

A detailed report is in the EBC Secretariat.