China's Rongxian County Halts Shale Gas Development After Earthquakes, an Industrial Info Market Brief

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Southwest China's Rongxian County has suspended all shale gas development following three earthquakes in two days, according to an announcement from local officials. About 15 shale gas platforms in Rongxian County were affected, most belonging to PetroChina's Southwest Oilfield Branch. Sinopec's Southwest Oil & Gas Branch also had a few platforms involved.