Environmental risks of shale gas development in China

Krupnick, Alan J. and Wang, Zhongmin and Wang, Yushuang (2014) Environmental risks of shale gas development in China. Energy Policy, 75. pp. 117-125. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2014.07.022

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Abstract

Shale gas development in China can generate great potential economic benefits, but also poses serious environmental risks. In this paper, we offer a macro assessment of the environmental risks of shale gas development in China. We use the US experience to identify the nature of shale gas development activities and the types of potential burdens these activities may create. We then review the baseline environmental conditions and the effectiveness of environmental regulations in China and discuss the implications of these China-specific factors for risk assessment. We recommend China to conduct a strategic environmental assessment and to consider sector-specific environmental regulations.

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Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Shale gas; Environmental risks; China
Subjects: Methodology > Other-additional study
Region > China
Inducing technology > Unconventional hydrocarbon extraction
Project: SHEER project