China takes step towards tapping shale gas potential with first well

China has begun trials of a controversial drilling technique to exploit the world’s largest reserves of shale gas, as it attempts to cope with the increasing energy demands of a fast-growing economy while reducing its dependence on coal.

Read the full story on the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/apr/21/china-shale-gas-well

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