China to hold 2nd shale gas round in March

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Singapore—China’s Ministry of Land andResources plans to launch a second biddinground for shale gas exploration rights thismonth, to accelerate its search for the uncon-ventional energy source, China Daily reportedMarch 2, citing an official from the ministry.Preparations for the bidding round arealmost complete, with 25 blocks across 10provinces and regions to be offered, thedeputy director of the ministry’s land surveydepartment said.