Researching Fracking in Europe

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.

People

• Professor Richard Davies - Professor of Energy and the former Director of the Durham Energy Institute. Presently Dean of Knowledge Exchange.

Work group leaders

• Prof. Fred Worrall - Water and Emissions
• Professor David Davies (Scientist) - Drilling and Completions
• Professor Peter Styles - Seismicity
• Prof. Gillian Foulger - Seismicity
• Dr. Will Coombs - Modelling
• Dr. Neil Thorpe - Traffic
• Dr. David Reiner - Public Engagement

Support

• Dr. Liam Herringshaw
• Sam Almond

• First report authors: Richard J. Davies | Sam Almond | Robert S. Ward | Robert B. Jackson | Charlotte Adams | Fred Worrall | Liam G. Herringshaw | Jon G. Gluyas | Mark A. Whitehead

Publications

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

Contact

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