Challenges in Shale Gas Production Cannot Be Resolved by Generic Environment Clearance Processes

Economic & Political Weekly, Vol. 53, Issue No. 43, 27 Oct, 2018

8 Pages Posted: 2 Jan 2019 Last revised: 17 Nov 2020

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Shashi Kant Yadav

University of Surrey

Gopal K. Sarangi

TERI University

M. P. Ram Mohan

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Date Written: October 27, 2018

Abstract

India is venturing into shale gas fracking with a pursuit to cut down its natural gas export bill significantly. This process poses several challenges concerning “energy-water nexus,” such as mixing of shale fluid with the groundwater, rationing of water in a water-scarce country, and lack of technical know-how of waste-water treatment. These challenges may result in significant problems if not regulated at the exploration stage of the gas. This article highlights legal and policy gaps concerning shale gas exploration process and water usage.

Suggested Citation

Yadav, Shashi Kant and Sarangi, Gopal K. and M. P., Ram Mohan, Challenges in Shale Gas Production Cannot Be Resolved by Generic Environment Clearance Processes (October 27, 2018). Economic & Political Weekly, Vol. 53, Issue No. 43, 27 Oct, 2018, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3301312

Shashi Kant Yadav (Contact Author)

University of Surrey ( email )

Guildford
Guildford, Surrey GU2 5XH
United Kingdom

Gopal K. Sarangi

TERI University ( email )

New Delhi
India

Ram Mohan M. P.

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad ( email )

Vastrapur
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
India

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