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France: a new method of shale gas extraction was proposed
France might be interested in testing a new technique of shale gas extraction with non-flammable propane, which has still to be confirmed as a secure and efficient one. Even though the exploitation of shale gas is prohibited in France, the Minister for Industrial Renewal, member of President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party, Arnaud Montebourg, has recently announced that he is in favor of extracting shale gas with the help of a new method of extraction, an experimental type of “clean fracking” which employs fluoropropane.
read more... 13/02/2014
The EC has proposed a new plan for ocean energy
The European Commission has revealed a new plan for ocean energy sector in Europe. European leaders have today delivered a new action plan to support the development of the renewable marine energy sector. Its exploitation would contribute to lower carbon emissions across the EU as well as providing Europe with secure and reliable energy sources.
read more... 23/01/2014
UK: Shale gas will not cut the cost of gas
According to a new study realized by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the exploitation of the UK’s shale gas resources is unlikely to result in low natural gas prices, as the cost of shale gas extraction in the UK could be considerably higher than in the United States, where the development of shale gas resources has resulted in a substantial reduction of prices.
read more... 28/02/2013
European Parliament gives green light to shale gas exploration
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday against the proposal to ban new hydraulic fracturing operations in the European Union, giving green light to member states on shale gas exploration and exploitation.
read more... 23/11/2012
Shell to invest in China’s unconventional gas exploitation projects
Global energy giant Royal Dutch Shell is eyeing to participate in China’s unconventional gas exploitation projects, especially shale and tight gas.
read more... 31/07/2012