Will shale gas revolutionize the energy market?
The Evolution of Ideas about Shale Rocks conference starts today in the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw. Over the next two days, world class specialists in shale gas will discuss the latest technologies and ways to extract unconventional gas, as well as the key factors determining the success and economic viability of unconventional gas development projects.
Global demand for energy has been steadily growing. The example of the United States shows that shale gas can play a tremendous role on the energy market. If forecasts prove to have been right, there are chances that shale gas will also revolutionize the Polish energy market and enhance Poland’s independence in meeting its energy needs.
The purpose of the conference is to analyse matters concerning the shale gas production potential and reserves given the latest scientific and technology developments, which is of fundamental importance for an accurate assessment of the prospects for any Polish shale gas projects. Among other topics on the agenda, the discussion will cover methods of assessment of shale gas reserves in the context of reservoir characteristics.
- Some of the best industry specialists focusing on shale gas will organize and verify our knowledge - said Wiesław Prugar, President of the Management Board of ORLEN Upstream.
Specialists in geology, geophysics and petroleum engineering from around the world have confirmed their participation in the conference. For the first time experts will share their latest discoveries in the area of shale gas, which may provide groundbreaking ideas for Poland’s activity in the field.
The event has been organised jointly by ORLEN Upstream, Energy and Geoscience Institute – University of Utah and Schlumberger Innovation Center, SLC, USA. The conference will be held under the patronage of Poland’s Ministry of the Economy and Ministry of the Environment.
EGI
The Energy & Geoscience Institute is the largest geoscience technology consortium of its kind in the world, with over 60 members in the Corporate Associates Program from 18 countries. Its history dates back to 1973, when the Earth Science and Resources Institute (ESRI) was founded at the University of South Carolina, with a primary focus in geoscience research in North Africa. In 1996, the original organization was merged with the University of Utah Research Institute (UURI) in Salt Lake City, which primarily focused on geothermal energy issues and with its new name, EGI has continued to expand both in applied research in hydrocarbons as well as geothermal applications for both government and industry. More information: www.egi.utah.edu/About.aspx
SCHLUMBERGER
Schlumberger is the leading oil services provider, trusted to deliver superior results and improved E&P performance for oil and gas companies around the world. Through our well site operations and in our research and engineering facilities, we are working to develop products, services and solutions that optimize customer performance in a safe and environmentally sound manner. More information: www.slb.com/about.aspx
ORLEN UPSTREAM
ORLEN Upstream Sp. z o.o. is a company owned by PKN ORLEN S.A., one of the biggest oil industry corporations in Central and Eastern Europe and the biggest one in Poland (read more: www.orlen.pl). Our company has been established and registered on 26.04.2006. Term of the company is not determined and the registered seat of the company is in Warsaw. Basic statutory activity of the company includes: conducting oil and gas exploration, providing services related with exploiting oil and gas deposits, as well as geological, exploration and research activity. ORLEN Upstream Sp. z o.o. is a target company established to support the activity of PKN ORLEN S.A. within the scope of hydrocarbon research and exploration. More information: www.orlenupstream.pl/company.php
