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First Hydraulic Fracturing in Poland


Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Halliburton has done the first hydraulic fracturing job in Poland for PGNiG – the government’s oil and gas company. More at Reuters.com.


Growing Demand for LNG in China


Monday, July 26th, 2010

An article at Bloomberg.com speculates that the demand for LNG (liquefied natural gas) in China might increase by 48% by 2020.


Growing Demand for Natural Gas in India


Monday, July 26th, 2010

An article on the Journal of Energy Security website explores energy consumption in India. Industry there has historically used lots of coal but new sources of gas and new pipelines could significantly expand the importance of natural gas.


Major Energy Companies in Poland’s Gas Shales


Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Several major energy companies are getting involved in the natural gas shales of Poland. More in an article on the BusinessWeek.com website.


Shale Triggers LNG Regasification for Jamaica?


Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Jamaica has been considering an LNG regasification plant since 2001. Now abundant natural gas from shale and other sources appears to present a future with reliable supplies of low-cost natural gas. More in the Jamaica Observer.


Ukraine Is Anxious to Develop Their Shale Gas Resource


Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Russia is already one of the major natural gas producers in the world and they are also very interested in testing their extensive gas shale resource. More at the Russian International News Agency website.


Europe’s Unconventional Natural Gas Challenges


Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Although developing unconventional natural gas fields in Europe might be possible from a geological perspective, the task might be a lot more difficult than in the United States because of the higher population density and more intense land use. More at The Wall Street Journal.


Shale Gas Gold Rush in Poland


Monday, June 7th, 2010

The Polish government is cautioning investors that the amount of natural gas contained in the country’s shale units is unknown and that more precise numbers will not be known for years. More at Business Week.


Poland: Conoco Shale Gas Drilling


Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

ConocoPhillips plans to drill their first shale gas well in Poland next month in partnership with Lane Energy Poland. More at SFGate.com.


USGS: International Gas Shale Study


Sunday, April 18th, 2010

The United States Geological Survey will conduct an international study of natural gas shales. The Obama administration is soliciting other countries for participation. More at RigZone.


The Impact of Shale Gas on Gazprom


Sunday, April 11th, 2010

The development of shale gas plays in Europe could redefine the economics and politics of energy in that part of the world. An article on the BBC website explores the impact on Gazprom, the Russian energy company.


Shale Gas Drilling & Completions Conference


Sunday, April 11th, 2010

The agenda for the Shale Gas Drilling & Completions 2010 conference to be held May 26-27 is now online. The conference will “deliver key insight into applying cutting-edge drilling and completions techniques used throughout diverse shale projects in the US & Canada. Leading shale producers will share real life examples of their drilling and completions success and challenges – including experience from the Barnett, Haynesville, Horn River, Marcellus, Woodford and Fayetteville shale plays.”


Total to Explore in Southern France


Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Total, SA has received permits for exploratory drilling in southern France. Their goal is to test the potential for natural gas shales. More on the BusinessWeek website.


Economic and Political Impact of Natural Gas Shales in Europe


Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

The potential for natural gas from shale in European countries has the opportunity to change the energy dynamics of the entire continent. In the past natural gas supplies have been used as political or economic weapon but now some of the countries that previously had no gas might now have their own production. More on the KyivPost.com website.


Applying US Technology to Polish Gas Shales


Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

A number of major oil and gas companies met in Warsaw, Poland to discuss how gas shale technology developed in the United States might also be used in Poland. More at PolishMarket.com.

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