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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Yongsheng Wang , William E. HefleyPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 Volume: 39 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 3.927kg ISBN: 9783319810942ISBN 10: 3319810944 Pages: 249 Publication Date: 30 May 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. International Security Perspectives of Unconventional Shale Development.- 3. Shale Development across the English Channel (Policy difference between U.K. and France).- 4. Shale and Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine).- 5. Shale and European Union Energy Policy.- 6. Shale and China.- 7. Shale and Japan.- 8. Winners and Losers from the Shale Gas Revolution in Central and South Asia.- 9. Shale and South Africa.- 10. Shale and International Water Implication.- 11. Shale and Mexico and Latin America.- 12. Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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