Risks, rewards and regulation of unconventional gas: A global perspective

Abstract

The global energy transition from carbon-intensive to renewable fuels has increasingly demanded a better understanding of the causes and consequences of the rapid development of unconventional oil and gas. Focusing on key countries including the United States, Canada, China, Argentina, the United Kingdom and Australia, this book consists of case studies and in-depth analyses that weigh up the risks and rewards at regional, national and global scales. Explaining how and why unconventional fuels are transforming the global energy landscape, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are explored through a political, economic and governance-based perspective. Emphasis is placed on how to regulate the industry, encompassing local issues, stakeholder engagement and the social licence to operate. The new baseline studies and standards introduced in this book provide a timely insight into the trade-offs across the social, economic and environmental domains, making this ideal for researchers and policymakers in energy fields, and for graduate students. In-depth analyses of the development of unconventional gas in key countries including the United States, Canada, China, Argentina, the United Kingdom and Australia provide a global perspective. Case studies on regulatory responsibility introduce new baseline studies and standards for countries and regions beginning to invest in new unconventional gas resources. Offers a broad insight across the social, economic and environmental domains.