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Shale energy shows the power of markets
An oil worker checks pumps at a hydraulic fracturing operation near Carizo Springs, Texas, which sits atop the massive Eagle Ford shale formation (source: dpa)
General info
What's inside
- Renewable and shale oil technologies have matured at nearly the same time
- Shale’s effect on output and markets better fits the definition of a disruptive technology
- By bolstering U.S. energy independence, shale has big political implications as well
Who will benefit?
- Report is targeted to the decision makers in cross country manufacturing – suppliers, manufacturers, logistics.
- Also considered useful for the administrative university facilities, to better understand the possible effects of current decisions.
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