Poles Are Waiting for This Gas

The Polish government supports the search for shale gas in Poland and hopes that commercial deposits will be found to increase the energy security of the country.

Speaking at an industry conference  on shale gas exploration held by ORLEN Upstream, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, “I will be engaging myself personally, as the head of the Polish government, in the optimization of conditions for the exploration, research, logistics and the business related to the production of shale gas.”

“It may happen that one of the fruits of this debate will be what’s priceless: a feeling of security and a hope for the future for millions of people….Poles are waiting for this gas.”

Companies drilling for gas in Poland said this year initial findings give reasons for optimism.  Poland is viewed as one of the most promising prospective producers of shale gas in Europe. A Polish government delegation this week met U.S. officials to discuss shale gas prospects.

The country’s prime minister said Tuesday the country is determined to produce shale gas to reduce its dependence on gas imported from Russia.

“It has to be safe for the environment, technologically feasible on a large scale, it must be profitable. But our determination is clear: every cubic meter of gas in Poland must be used if possible,” he said.

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