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Research Excellence at a Glance
Leadership in the ShaleXenvironment Project
As the coordinating institution of the ShaleXenvironment consortium, University College London provides scientific leadership and project management for this European-funded research initiative. UCL's Department of Chemical Engineering plays a central role in tackling the global energy challenge by developing alternative and renewable energy technologies in collaboration with EPSRC, TSB, EU and industrial partners.
UCL's expertise in shale gas research includes environmental impact assessment, monitoring technologies, and sustainable extraction methodologies that aim to minimize the environmental footprint of shale gas operations.
Key Contributions to ShaleXenvironment
UCL led the overall coordination of the ShaleXenvironment project, ensuring integration of research activities across all work packages and consortium partners. Specific contributions include:
- Project management and scientific coordination
- Development of integrated environmental monitoring frameworks
- Advanced modeling of shale gas extraction impacts
- Stakeholder engagement and policy recommendations
- Dissemination of research findings to academic and industry audiences
Research Facilities and Expertise
UCL's state-of-the-art research facilities support cutting-edge investigations into shale gas environmental impacts. The university's investment in research infrastructure facilitates multidisciplinary approaches combining engineering, environmental sciences, and policy studies.
Chemical Engineering has a central role at UCL in tackling the global energy challenge by developing alternative and renewable energy technologies with EPSRC, TSB, EU and industrial partners.
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Partner Details
Country: United Kingdom
Type: Academic Institution (Coordinator)
Role in Project: Project Coordination & Research Leadership
Key Department: Department of Chemical Engineering
Expertise: Environmental Engineering, Energy Research, Project Management
Contact Information
Address:
University College London
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom
Website: www.ucl.ac.uk
Project Coordinator:
Prof. [Name]
Department of Chemical Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Other Consortium Partners
- University of Malta (UOM)
- Technical University of Denmark
- University of Warsaw
- University of Bologna
- GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
- Shell Global Solutions International
- Other industry and academic partners