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Ancient mudstones could provide alternative source of energy

Posted on 28/05/2009
University of Leicester

A new study carried out at the University of Leicester reveals that an alternative to oil could be found in ancient sea deposits dating 300 million years ago.

Shale gas sourced in mudstones in shallow water seaways could provide the future alternative to fuel modern society in the wake of demands to find new energy sources, according to the doctoral research.

These mudstones, now exposed across central and northern England, contain up to 14% carbon.

Jennifer Graham, a postgraduate researcher in the Department of Geology, University of Leicester, will present her research at the Festival of Postgraduate Research which is taking place on Thursday 25th June in the Belvoir Suite, Charles Wilson Building at University of Leicester between 11.30am and 1pm.

Jennifer Graham will demonstrate her significant findings titled: