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Appeals rejected

There are no reasons to reject Svenska Shells search for natural gas in Skåne, according to the County Administrative Court in Dalarna.

Seismic measurements along roads in Skåne

From the middle of November to early December Shell will start to test for the presence of alum shale in the northern area of Colonussänkan in the Colunus valley.

Natural gas in Skåne

We have received many questions since we submitted our application to search for natural gas in Skåne in December last year. Among the important questions asked are: why we are doing this; how the work will be done; and when certain events will take place.

The project in brief

Shell has acquired two mineral exploration licences in Skåne; Colonussänkan and Höllvikengraven. The licenses were approved by Bergsstaten, the authority that regulates mineral exploration in Sweden, on 29 May 2008.

The application in a global perspective

During millions of years of climate changes, through the decay of primeval forests on land and decay of algal material in the oceans, concentrations of organic layers were slowly formed over time.

Exploration - minimum environmental impact through the use of new technology

The aim of the initial three-year phase is to acquire enough information to make an informed decision on whether to eventually apply for an extraction licence. The three years exploration work will determine the size of the potential gas resource.

Bridge to the future through smart choices

Gas operation in ecologically sensitive areas in the Netherlands.  The northern Netherlands has a similar sensitive ecology to Sweden, and particularly Skåne. It is famous for its bird life, and its people share a deep commitment to sound environmental practices.