The Global Impact Of Unconventional Shale Gas Development: Economics, Policy, And Interdependence (natural Resource Management And Policy)
by William E. Hefley /
2016 / English / PDF
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This book discusses the economic, political, and environmental
issues surrounding the international exploration and exploitation
of conventional and unconventional natural gas. Shale gas
development in recent years has changed the energy discussion in
the US as existing reserves of natural gas coupled with horizontal
drilling and hydraulic fracturing make exploitation of these
reserves economically feasible; the discussion is quickly becoming
international in scope. The potential expansion of natural gas
development impacts many regions of the globe and spans multiple
perspectives. In a volatile international climate, one of intense
geopolitical conflict between Russia and the West, economic
slowdowns in Europe and China, military conflicts in the Middle
East and northern Africa, and widening income disparity in the
U.S., a relatively inexpensive and plentiful energy source like
shale gas could play a key role in mitigating such conflicts.
In an energy interdependent global community, however,
multiple factors such as oil prices, differing rates of
exploration, environmental concerns, strategic initiatives,
institutional changes, legal and regulatory issues, and actions of
the nations involved all have the potential to influence future
outcomes. This book discusses each of these in turn, detailing the
issues most prevalent in each geographical area. The first volume
to provide a comprehensive global view of the impacts of shale gas
development, this book fills a gap in the current research
literature, providing vital information for the scholarly community
and the public alike. This book will be of interest to researchers
and students of economics, energy policy, public
administration, and international relations as well as policy
makers and residents of the regions that are experiencing shale gas
development.
This book discusses the economic, political, and environmental
issues surrounding the international exploration and exploitation
of conventional and unconventional natural gas. Shale gas
development in recent years has changed the energy discussion in
the US as existing reserves of natural gas coupled with horizontal
drilling and hydraulic fracturing make exploitation of these
reserves economically feasible; the discussion is quickly becoming
international in scope. The potential expansion of natural gas
development impacts many regions of the globe and spans multiple
perspectives. In a volatile international climate, one of intense
geopolitical conflict between Russia and the West, economic
slowdowns in Europe and China, military conflicts in the Middle
East and northern Africa, and widening income disparity in the
U.S., a relatively inexpensive and plentiful energy source like
shale gas could play a key role in mitigating such conflicts.
In an energy interdependent global community, however,
multiple factors such as oil prices, differing rates of
exploration, environmental concerns, strategic initiatives,
institutional changes, legal and regulatory issues, and actions of
the nations involved all have the potential to influence future
outcomes. This book discusses each of these in turn, detailing the
issues most prevalent in each geographical area. The first volume
to provide a comprehensive global view of the impacts of shale gas
development, this book fills a gap in the current research
literature, providing vital information for the scholarly community
and the public alike. This book will be of interest to researchers
and students of economics, energy policy, public
administration, and international relations as well as policy
makers and residents of the regions that are experiencing shale gas
development.