The research report has been prepared by “KT-Energia” in the framework of “Ukrainian Unconventional Gas Institute” project being executed by “Shell Exploration and Production Ukraine Investments (IV) B.V.” and British Council.
Legislation of Ukraine related to environmental protection and monitoring at unconventional hydrocarbon production, acting as of the beginning of October 2014, has been analyzed in the report. It reviews the project issues of environment impact assessment and environmental expert review, permitting procedures in environment protection sphere, limitations imposed on well placing, requirements on surface and ground waters’ and water sources’ protection, waste management and others.