Article 4NK1G UK shale gas reserves may be fraction of what is claimed – study

UK shale gas reserves may be fraction of what is claimed – study

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Jillian Ambrose
from Environment | The Guardian on (#4NK1G)

University of Nottingham says new techniques give lower estimate than in 2013 report

The UK's underground shale gas reserves may deliver only a fraction of the gas promised by fracking firms and government ministers, according to a study.

Research by the University of Nottingham found that early estimates may have exaggerated the UK's shale reserves up to sixfold.

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