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'''Researching Fracking in Europe (ReFINE)''' is a UK-based academic research group led by the [[Durham Energy Institute]], one of eight Research Institutes at the [[University of Durham]].  
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'''Researching Fracking in Europe (ReFINE)''' is a UK-based academic research group led by the [[Durham Energy Institute]], one of eight research institutes at the [[University of Durham]]. Refine is led jointly with the [[University of Newcastle]].
  
 
==Activities==
 
==Activities==
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The group describes itself as 'the leading independent researchers
 
:The consortium focuses on the issue of shale gas and oil exploitation using fracking methods and its potential risks.
 
:The consortium focuses on the issue of shale gas and oil exploitation using fracking methods and its potential risks.
  

Revision as of 08:57, 2 June 2015

Researching Fracking in Europe (ReFINE) is a UK-based academic research group led by the Durham Energy Institute, one of eight research institutes at the University of Durham. Refine is led jointly with the University of Newcastle.

Activities

The group describes itself as 'the leading independent researchers

The consortium focuses on the issue of shale gas and oil exploitation using fracking methods and its potential risks.
Over a two year period ReFINE will carry out scientific research, with the recognition that there are many important social impacts related to the potentially widespread exploitation of gas- or oil-rich shales across Europe. [1]

Affiliations

People

Work group leaders

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Funding

Publications

  • Oil and gas wells and their integrity: Implications for shale and unconventional resource exploitation

Contact

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Notes

  1. ReFINE, acc 30 March 2014