Poland and China team up on shale gas technology

The Polish and Chinese governments have signed a memorandum of cooperation in mining and geology, including shale gas technology, the Polish Press Agency reported. Sławomir Brodziński, the Under-Secretary of the Environment and  Chief National Geologist, told the agency that China is interested in Poland's environmental approach towards shale gas extraction which reduces its negative outcomes.  The agreement was drafted within a year. Currently, Blue Gas program is being carried out in Poland. It aims to support the development of shale gas extraction technologies and will be completed in 2022.