Based on our experience in Unconventional Gas conferences over the last few years the aim of this year's conference is to provide an informative and topical 2 day conference focusing on the environmental issues surrounding Shale Gas. As global energy demand increases, Shale Gas has become increasingly important in its contribution to meeting the needs of the future energy market.
The main focus of 2011's conference is to examine the existing, current and proposed Shale Gas extraction, with a focus on the associated environmental impacts, allowing an insight from the commercial and environmental leaders. This will then be complemented by examining the risks associated with extraction, environmental benefits and challenges, public opposition and support, responsible development and product management, achieving environmental compliance and the future of environmental legislation, and commercial challenges and opportunities. The conference will allow the often by-passed environmental challenges and opportunities to be openly discussed and debated to allow engagement of all those involved from all sides allow increased transparency and understanding.
In short SMi Group's inaugural Shale Gas Environmental Summit will fully address and debate the environmental issues surrounding the exploitation of Shale Gas resources. This unique Summit will provide all key stake holders the opportunity to fully understand the environmental concerns around Shale development, the risks, challenges and drivers for economic growth.
This year's conference will look at the following topics:
- Understand the concerns of the environmental community and establish dialogue with public authorities
- Engage with legal professionals who will be addressing legislation governing Europe
- Hear from experienced technology companies on best practice, solutions and the Hydro-Social challenge
- Discover what the future holds for Shale Gas extraction
• Examine the Economic benefits and applications of Shale Gas
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