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Title in national language: 
页 岩 气 产 业 政 策
Draft: 
No
Revision of previous policy?: 
No
Effective Start Year: 
2013
Scope: 
National
Document Type: 
Overarching Policy
Economic Sector: 
Energy
Energy Types: 
Gas
Issued by: 
National Development and Reform Commission
Overall Summary: 
The Shale Gas Industry Policy aims to fully implement the scientific concept of development, rational and orderly development of shale gas resources, promote the healthy development of shale gas industry, improve natural gas supply capacity, promote energy conservation, energy security.
Governance
Energy management principles: 
The exploration, development and utilization of shale gas shall follow the principles of unified planning, reasonable layout, demonstration first, and comprehensive utilization. Relying on scientific and technological progress, taking the path of sustainable development with high resource utilization, good economic benefits, and less environmental pollution, to provide clean energy guarantees for the comprehensive construction of a well-off society.
National policy structure: 
In order to fully implement the scientific development concept, develop shale gas resources in a reasonable and orderly manner, promote the healthy development of the shale gas industry, improve natural gas supply capacity, promote energy conservation and emission reduction, and ensure energy security, this policy is formulated in accordance with relevant national laws and regulations.