Poland's Shale Program is Proceeding Too Cautiously, Says Organization

The Polish Exploration and Production Industry Organization (OPPPW) voiced concerns over Eastern European country's shale gas program, saying that exploration may need up to 24 years to be completed. 

Kamlesh Parmar, chairman of the OPPPW, believes Poland's shale gas program is progressing too slowly. Citing the US as an example, he added that the Government is too slow in approving shale gas projects. 

"Until today, 49 wells have been made in Poland, whereas in Pennsylvania thousands have been built over a few years," Parmar said to Polskie Radio.

According to the estimates, Poland is the country with the largest shale gas reserves in Europe after Russia and Ukraine. 

"We estimate that for a reliable assessment of shale gas resources in Poland some 287 wells are still needed. Unfortunately, at the present rate it could take until 2037," claimed Parmar.