Fracking 'should continue with checks'The controversial gas extraction method which triggered two earth tremors near Blackpool last year should continue, but under strict conditions, a government-named panel of experts says.
By: SMi Group With the controversy continuing to surround fracking, make sure you don’t miss SMi’s Shale Gas Environmental Summit, taking place on the 23-24 May 2012 in central London. Where the event will play host for 2 days to the key players involved. One of the speakers involved in the event, Simon Talbot MD of GGS commented, “I welcome the Government expert panel’s report. We believe that environmental protection is essential if shale gas is to be safely exploited in the UK. GGS have been monitoring ground-gas emissions for several years and our independent gas-monitoring service for Cuadrilla is designed to demonstrate that their work meets the highest standards of continuous environmental protection.” Network with and hear presentation from: • Julian O'Halloran, Reporter, BBC • Senior Representative, Cuadrilla Resources • Dr Tony Grayling, Head of Climate Change and Communities, Environment Agency • Mike Stephenson, Head of Science (Energy), British Geological Survey • Jenny Banks, Energy and Climate Change Policy Officer, WWF • David Kennedy, Chief Executive, Committee on Climate Change • Tony Bosworth, Climate & Energy Campaigner, Friends of the Earth • Dr Tony Bazley, Director for Environmental and Community Affairs, Tamboran Resources • Klaus Söntgerath, Head of Department, State Authority for Mining, Energy and Geology • Dr Phil Gorey, Executive Director Environment, Western Australian Department for Mines and Petroleum • Elizabeth Shepherd, Partner, Head of Environment, Eversheds # # # Shale Gas Environmental Summit 2012 is just one of the many conferences that are a part of the SMi Group portfolio. The SMi Group is a world leader in business to business information. With nearly two decades in the business, thousands of senior executives from blue chip companies have already benefitted from SMi’s highly targeted conferences, workshops and publications. For more information, visit http://www.smi- Contact: Andrew Gibbons Tel: +44 (0) 207 827 6156 Email: agibbons@smi- End
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