Shale gas in Europe: much ado about little? Egmont Paper No. 64, March 2014
Journal: Archive of European Integration (AEI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Year: 2014

Introduction. Shale gas is an unconventional form of gas1 because its extraction is more difficult or less economical than that of conventional natural gas. It has become an important item of energy policy during the last years since new processes have allowed its extraction. In the medium term, shale gas should foster a reinforcement of the gas part in the world’s energy mix. In 2011, the IEA released an influential report entitled “Are we entering a golden age of gas?” This report suggests tha