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Against the background of a US shale gas boom, this new video infographic explores the debate about shale gas in Europe, examining the pros and cons of exploiting reserves. Will shale have its day in the sun or is the promise of a golden age of gas a false dawn for Europe?
Sources:
International Energy Agency, World Energy Outlook 2011, special report: http://www.worldenergyoutlook.org/goldenageofgas/
International Energy Agency, World Energy Outlook 2012: http://www.worldenergyoutlook.org/publications/weo-2012/
KPMG, Comparison of Shale Gas in the US and CEE: http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/shale-gas/Documents/cee-shale-gas-2.pdf
European Commission Green Paper: A 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy Policies: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/green_paper_2030_en.htm