Prospects for shale gas in Poland. Cover Image

Perspektywy wydobycia gazu łupkowego w Polsce.
Prospects for shale gas in Poland.

Author(s): Bartosz Pyzder, Monika Stachurska-Waga, Mirosław Gwiazdowicz, Mirosław Sobolewski, Jacek Krzak
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; shale gas; United States; exploration; geography; gas industry;

Summary/Abstract: This article surveys Poland’s prospects for tapping its reserves of unconventional gas. In order to put these issues in context it begins with a brief overview of United States’ experience in shale gas exploration and drilling as well as geography and recent estimates of shale gas resources in Poland. The next sections discuss the relevant technical, economic, environmental and legal issues relating to the fledgling Polish shale gas industry, including the powers of local government and the 2011 changes to the Geological and Mining Act.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 17
  • Page Range: 1-10
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish