The reserves are large enough to supply Poland for an estimated 70 years if they don't export. The real advantage is less dependence on the Russians, which will drive the price down. The so called 'ballast' gasses are usually not a problem ( usually CO2). There is NO sulfur in shale-gas, so that is not a concern.
The effects on water supplies are easily handled by using modern methods. The affects are usually short term, and on surface water supplies, not water wells. It may well be the best thing Poland has done for itself in a long time.
The effects on water supplies are easily handled by using modern methods. The affects are usually short term, and on surface water supplies, not water wells. It may well be the best thing Poland has done for itself in a long time.