Warsaw Business Journal: EU shale gas report draws Polish ire

The European Commission has published a report by British consultancy AEA Technology which examines the potential impact of shale gas extraction on EU climate goals. It shows that extracting shale gas generally imposes a larger environmental footprint than conventional gas development, which is why AEA recommends updating some of the current EU regulations regarding shale gas exploration and production.

New requirements are expected to raise shale gas production costs, although it still depends on how stringent they would be. The European Commission is working on plans to present specific solutions.  MORE