European Science and Technology Network on Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction

26.2.2014

Question for written answer E-002266-14
to the Commission
Rule 117
Konrad Szymański (ECR)

In its communication on the exploration and production of hydrocarbons (such as shale gas) using high volume hydraulic fracturing in the EU, the Commission stated that it ‘will establish a European Science and Technology Network on Unconventional Hydrocarbon Extraction, bringing together practitioners from industry, research, academia as well as civil society’.

When does the Commission plan to establish the network?

What will the enrolment process for the network be? Who will be allowed to participate in its meetings?

What will be the aims and the competences of its activities?

OJ C 365, 15/10/2014