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Companies are seeking permits for shale gas prospects in southeast France in Languedoc Roussillon, the Cevennes mountains region, and the Savoie area near the Swiss border.
Realm Energy International Corp., White Rock, BC, is building a portfolio of shale gas and shale oil acreage in continental Europe, holding acreage in Poland and Germany and with more under application in other basins.
and a vibrant service industry," Stevens said. "However in Western Europe, the geology is less favorable." European shale has a high clay content, which makes fracing more difficult. Stevens also noted that the US government helped finance
a vibrant service industry,” Stevens said. “However in Western Europe, the geology is less favorable.” European shale has a high clay content, which makes fracing more difficult. Stevens also noted that the US government helped finance
extensive and accessible infrastructure, and among the world’s highest current gas prices. Dart said it sees its European shale portfolio as a stepping stone into the emerging Asian shale gas industry, where multiple governments plan shale gas
extensive and accessible infrastructure, and among the world’s highest current gas prices. Dart said it sees its European shale portfolio as a stepping stone into the emerging Asian shale gas industry, where multiple governments plan shale gas
We see individual incentives with producers like Russia,” said Snyder, adding, “Going forward, with European shale gas development and a wider supply base, there could be a movement away from oil price-based contracts.” Jensen
play are held by production. The leases are in Atoka, Coal, Hughes, and Pittsburg counties. Realm Energy builds European shale acreage Realm Energy International Corp., White Rock, BC, is building a portfolio of shale gas and shale oil acreage
emerge. "We see individual incentives with producers like Russia," said Snyder, adding, "Going forward, with European shale gas development and a wider supply base, there could be a movement away from oil price-based contracts." Jensen
energy at the burner tip," Stevens said. Shale gas deposits in Europe are deeper and smaller than those in the US. European shale plays are fragmented, and the shale is richer in clay, making it less amenable to fracturing. Onshore drilling has