What will be the impact of gas price variations on the economic viability of shale gas extraction in the UK?

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• An integrated assessment of UK Shale resource distribution based on fundamental analyses of shale mechanical & fluid properties.

  The research carried out in the proposed project will address to fundamental questions related to UK Shale gas. Namely: How much gas and where is it located? Stakeholder interest in accessing new, scientifically calibrat...

  Funded by: NERC

  Lead research organisation: University of Leicester

  Why might this be relevant?

  The project addresses the fundamental questions related to UK Shale gas and provides estimates of resources and reserves, which can inform energy policy in the UK.

• Impact of hydraulic fracturing in the overburden of shale resource plays: Process-based evaluation (SHAPE-UK)

  In recent years, the UK has made significant progress in establishing renewable sources of energy. Solar, wind, biomass and hydro have seen a steady rise in use over the past decade, having gone from providing less than ...

  Funded by: NERC

  Lead research organisation: Durham University

• Impact of hydraulic fracturing in the overburden of shale resource plays: Process-based evaluation (SHAPE-UK)

  In recent years, the UK has made significant progress in establishing renewable sources of energy. Solar, wind, biomass and hydro have seen a steady rise in use over the past decade, having gone from providing less than ...

  Funded by: NERC

  Lead research organisation: British Geological Survey

  Why might this be relevant?

  The project focuses on monitoring and mitigating fluid leakage associated with fracking, which is a key concern related to shale gas extraction.

• Impact of hydraulic fracturing in the overburden of shale resource plays: Process-based evaluation (SHAPE-UK)

  In recent years, the UK has made significant progress in establishing renewable sources of energy. Solar, wind, biomass and hydro have seen a steady rise in use over the past decade, having gone from providing less than ...

  Funded by: NERC

  Lead research organisation: University of Liverpool

  Why might this be relevant?

  The project aims to establish best practice recommendations for monitoring and mitigating fluid leakage into the overlying sediments and close to boreholes, which is relevant to understanding the impact of gas price variations on the economic viability of shale gas extraction.

• Impact of hydraulic fracturing in the overburden of shale resource plays: Process-based evaluation (SHAPE-UK)

  Summary In recent years, the UK has made significant progress in establishing renewable sources of energy. Solar, wind, biomass and hydro have seen a steady rise in use over the past decade, having gone from providing l...

  Funded by: NERC

  Lead research organisation: University of Leeds

• An integrated assessment of UK Shale resource distribution based on fundamental analyses of shale mechanical & fluid properties.

  Shale gas has the potential to transform the UK's future energy security. With imports currently accounting for 50% of its domestic gas requirements, projected to rise to roughly 80% by 2035, the big question is 'Are the...

  Funded by: NERC

  Lead research organisation: University of Nottingham

• An integrated assessment of UK Shale resource distribution based on fundamental analyses of shale mechanical & fluid properties.

  Shale gas has the potential to transform the UK's future energy security. With imports currently accounting for 50% of its domestic gas requirements, projected to rise to roughly 80% by 2035, the big question is 'Are the...

  Funded by: NERC

  Lead research organisation: Heriot-Watt University

• A guide to petrophysical models for shale gas reservoirs based on sensitivity analysis of key variables

  Shale gas is seen as an attractive proposition to UK government and industry based on success in the USA. A key uncertainty in evaluating the resource is the gas in place and a plethora of petrophysical approaches or mod...

  Funded by: NERC

  Lead research organisation: University of Leicester

  Why might this be relevant?

  The project specifically focuses on petrophysical models for shale gas extraction, addressing the impact of gas price variations on economic viability.

• Challenge 1: Assessing and Monitoring the UK Shale Gas Landscape (UKSGL)

  Gas (and oil) can be extracted from shale using a process known as hydraulic fracturing or 'fracking'. This form of hydrocarbon extraction has yet to be fully deployed in the UK. The 'shale gas landscape' (SGL) in the UK...

  Funded by: NERC

  Lead research organisation: Newcastle University

• CASCADE - UK Carboniferous Shale Resource Assessment, Characterization and Development Evaluation.

  CASCADE is a programme of applied research and collaboration focussed upon UK Carboniferous shale systems and their resource potential. It will be hosted and lead by the University of Manchester involving university rese...

  Funded by: NERC

  Lead research organisation: University of Manchester

  Why might this be relevant?

  While the project focuses on UK Carboniferous shale systems, it does not directly address the impact of gas price variations on economic viability.