But because natural gas production and use are currently modest in South America, the development of (and debate surrounding) shale gas potential in these countries is some years behind that of Europe.
Ngunit dahil natural gas produksyon at paggamit ay kasalukuyang hindi palalo sa South America, ang pagbuo ng (at debate pumapalibot) Shale potensyal na gas sa mga bansang ito ay ilang taon likod na ng Europa.