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Shale gas activities in the Netherlands

Shale gas activities in the Netherlands. TNO unconventional gas activities. Objective To develop new technologies and increase our understanding to decrease number of wells and fracture activities minimize and mitigate environmental impact drive cost reductions R&D topics:

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Shale gas activities in the Netherlands

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  1. Shale gas activities in the Netherlands

  2. TNO unconventional gas activities Objective To develop new technologies and increase our understanding to • decrease number of wells and fracture activities • minimize and mitigate environmental impact • drive cost reductions R&D topics: • Resource estimates – how much could there be? NL and DE • Sweet spot determination – where is the gas located? • Smart development – Can we produce it economically? • Safe production – risks and mitigation • Public perception Mapping Department

  3. Dutch Shale Gas possibilities Posdonia Shale Fm. Epen Fm.

  4. Current situation • There is evidence for shale gas in the Netherlands • Several exploration licences granted • Little is known about volumes and recoverability • Huge opposition (NIMBY effect) • Exploration drilling on hold • Research into possible risks underway • Recently a majority in Parliament was in favour of exploration drilling, but social democrats changed position yesterday under pressure of members • TNO is active: • Advisor Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs • Conducting Research (JIP with operators active in the Netherlands)

  5. Thank you! Yvonne Schavemaker, MSc. Business developer/geologist; Petroleum Geosciences; Theme Energy yvonne.schavemaker@tno.nl

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