BBC: Survey to estimate shale gas deposits between Edinburgh and Glasgow

The British Geological Survey (BGS) is to begin work next year on estimating the size of shale gas deposits between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The move was confirmed by BGS's director of science and technology during an appearance before the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee.

Prof Mike Stephenson said BGS planned to start work after a study in south east England is completed in March.

The committee is examining the impact on energy policy of shale gas and oil.

BGS has already completed a study on a large part of the north of England, estimating the area contained 1,300 trillion cubic feet of deposits.  MORE