Examine the Latest Developments & Current Issues at SMi's Bi-annual Shale Gas Environmental Summit, Taking Place on the 23-24 May 2012

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29 Mar, 2012, 09:00 GMT

LONDON, March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Guardian Environment Network: Fracking does not need more regulation; report says European commission report concludes fracking for shale gas is covered by existing national regulations on water and drilling.

There is no need for more environmental legislation in the case of shale gas exploration, at least until it reaches commercial scale, says a new study published by the European commission. The activities relating to exploration of shale gas are already subject to EU and national laws and regulations, says the report, carried out for the European commission by Belgian law firm Philippe & Partners.

With the debate surrounding hydraulic fracturing continuing to make headlines on a weekly basis worldwide, SMi's Shale Gas Environmental Summit will deliver a unique platform to all key stakeholders to understand regulations, applications and the progress of this resource. The event will build on the success of last year's event, and follow up with any un-answered questions, discuss new concerns/myths, and continue to evaluate this new source of energy.

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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
  • Elizabeth Shepherd, Partner, Head of Environment, Eversheds
  • Dr Phil Gorey, Executive Director Environment, Western Australian Department for Mines and Petroleum
  • Jenny Banks, Energy and Climate Change Policy Officer, WWF
  • Mike Stephenson, Head of Science (Energy), British Geological Survey
  • David Kennedy, Chief Executive, Committee on Climate Change
  • Tony Bosworth, Climate & Energy Campaigner, Friends of the Earth
  • Klaus Söntgerath, Head of Department, State Authority for Mining, Energy and Geology
  • Dr Tony Bazley, Director for Environmental and Community Affairs, Tamboran Resources
  • Rt Hon Michael Meacher, MP, House of Commons      

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