Ground-Gas Solutions Ltd (GGS) is the market leader in continuous environmental monitoring technologies for the shale gas sector. It has worked closely with both operators and regulators to develop the best practice approach to baseline and operational environmental monitoring at shale gas exploration sites to ensure that the most stringent regulatory controls are cost effectively met. GGS’ high quality service provides robust evidence that operator’s environmental management systems are working and pollution is not occurring while, in the unlikely event, that a spillage or seepage occurs, early warning is given so that timely and effective action is taken. The GGS service provides confidence to operators, regulators and local communities that on-shore petroleum exploration and production operations are being carried out safely.