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Fracking: From Breaking Shale to Breaking Even
Fracking is unique and revolutionary. Understanding the mechanics and economics of it can help investors understand the dizzyingly cyclical nature of energy markets.
Why is Fracking a Dirty Word? An Explainer on America’s Shale Energy Boom.
For some people—especially presidential candidates—fracking is a dirty word that brings up fears of contaminated ground water. But for many people they simply don’t know much about it other than it’s
How Shale Gas Is Helping Renewables
Natural gas is vital to the future of wind and solar power.
What do tech unicorns and shale have in common?
As with the tech sector, shale is maturing. A new, emerging industry will grow like crazy at first — often wildly overspending in the process — and then it matures and growth moderates. The end result ultimately may be a smaller shale industry operating at healthier oil prices.
Why Is The Shale Industry Still Not Profitable?
Drilling is clearly on the rise and U.S. oil production is expected to increase for the foreseeable future. But the lack of profitability remains a significant problem for the shale industry.
Is the shale gas revolution over?
Before there was a boom in oil production in the United States, there was the "shale gas revolution."
What Are the Economic Benefits of the Shale Oil Boom?
The fracking boom in the U.S. is a boon for drivers and other consumers, cutting prices for gasoline, heating oil and other oil-based products. But what has it done for investors?
How the US shale revolution changed the face of geopolitics
In theory, we all know that major technical revolutions change and fundamentally disrupt the face of the world we live [...]
Methane Hydrates, The Next Shale Gas?
Governments, expolration companies, and even the U.N. are striving for the next fossil fuel technological leap - accessing the huge gas reserves in methane hydrates. If they are successful, shale gas may pale in comparison.
Warning Signs Flash For U.S. Shale
The shale tidal wave may finally be starting to ebb...
Is shale dead? Not by a long shot as efficiency improves
A lot of hand-wringing — as well as celebrating — has gone on lately about the reported collapse of the shale revolution.
What experts say we don’t know about shale gas
Leaks from wells, the effects of natural gas leaking into groundwater, whether there are health risks associated with shale gas development. Ivan Semeniuk takes a deeper look at the report
Why US Shale Is Doomed No Matter What They Do
With financial stress setting in for U.S. shale companies, some are trying to drill their way out of the problem, while others are hoping to boost profitability by cutting costs and implementing spending restraint. Both approaches are riddled with risk.
Why There Won't Be Another Shale Renaissance Thanks To ESG
"...need to actively engage with our clients across all relevant sectors to map out what decarbonization pathways..."
How the Shale Boom Has Kept the U.S. Afloat
If it weren't for oil and gas, the trade deficit would be a lot bigger.
1,500 responses to shale gas questions forum
A consultation exercise on shale gas has received more than 1,500 responses from the public.
Is shale development worth the costs? A CMU study says no.
Carnegie Mellon University researchers say climate and health damage from shale operations exceed job benefits.
Can Shale Survive Low Oil Prices?
Lower oil prices could drag down U.S. shale drillers at a time when their finances are already looking shaky. But the impact on oil production growth is still murky...
Will falling oil prices kill the US shale boom?
A look at the breakeven price for various drilling projects.
Will The Red Ink Ever Wash Out Of The U.S. Shale Gas Industry?
The U.S. shale gas industry is spending more on producing natural gas than it is realizing from the sale of that natural resource, resulting in a sea of red ink, says one study. Which companies can survive these times and what is their business formula?
