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Calgary, Alberta -- Questerre Energy Corporation
("Questerre" or the "Company") (TSX,OSE:QEC) reported
today that the Ministry of Sustainable Development,
Environment and Parks in Québec ("MDDEP") has
announced draft regulations for activities during the
strategic environmental assessment of shale gas in
the province.
Michael Binnion, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Questerre, commented, "These new
regulations promoting communication and transparency
validate our public relations efforts in Québec over
the last year. From publishing fact sheets to
conducting town hall meetings, we have been a leader
in informing the public about our operations well
before the BAPE report was published. In principle we
are fully supportive of Government's efforts to learn
how shale gas can be developed sustainably for the
benefit of all stakeholders in Québec."
The proposed regulations require operators to inform
and consult the public prior to commencing
operations. Consistent with the recommendations from
the BAPE report, to increase the understanding of
shale gas in the province, MDDEP may have
representatives participate in observing the drilling
and completion operations. Operators will also be
required to provide MDDEP with technical information
including:
·Drilling and completion methods and technology;
·Water management programs for drilling and
completion operations including flowback analysis;
·Proposed completion fluid composition and volumes;
and
·Sampling water wells within a one kilometer radius
of the proposed operations.
The press release from MDDEP can be found online:
http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/infuseur/communique.asp?
no=1855.
In conjunction with its partners and the Québec Oil
and Gas Association, Questerre will evaluate the
detailed regulations when published to determine its
potential impact.
Questerre Energy Corporation is an independent energy
company focused on shale projects. The Company is
leveraging its expertise to commercialize projects
like its Utica shale gas discovery in the St.
Lawrence Lowlands, Québec. Questerre is committed to
the economic development of its resources in an
environmentally conscious and socially responsible
manner.
For further information, please contact:
Questerre Energy Corporation
Anela Dido, Investor Relations
(403) 777-1185 / (403) 777-1578 (FAX) /Email:
info@questerre.com