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Shale Gas

Technological innovation has continually transformed American life and culture. To the average consumer, industries like media and personal electronics have been visibly transformed. Yet, out of the public eye, recent breakthroughs in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies have resulted in tremendous access to vast domestic energy reserves at a relatively low cost; and, thus contributing to one of the most important trends in the United States today.

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America’s newfound power: What the U.S. should do to capitalize on the shale and renewable energy revolutions
This new paper from Dr. Joseph A. Stanislaw, Independent Senior Advisor, Energy & Sustainability, Deloitte LLP, offers insight into how the U.S. could lead from the front on technological innovation, energy efficiency, and climate change to drive the creation of a sustainable, long-term economic path.
Surveying energy attitudes: Industry insiders and the public’s outlook on the future of U.S. oil and gas
In late 2012, Deloitte surveyed oil and gas professionals and members of the general population. The oil and gas executives were asked for their views on a wide range of forward-looking issues, including the outlook for U.S. energy self-sufficiency, prices, regulatory issues, and the accuracy of natural gas resource estimates. Questions for public respondents focused upon their view of the U.S. energy industry and related regulatory issues. The most notable findings are described in this report.
Exporting the American renaissance: Global impacts of LNG exports from the United States
This report describes an economic-based analysis of the potential impacts of LNG exports from the United States on domestic and global markets. While much attention has focused on the impact of U.S. LNG exports on the U.S. market, this study analyzes the potential economic consequences of those exports on global markets.
On the road again: Managing transportation logistics for unconventional drilling
This article explores the impact safety, cost and productivity concerns for oil and gas operators and the opportunities for them to take an active approach to managing transportation and to drive greater value for the company.
Made in America: The economic impact of LNG exports from the United States
This report by the Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions and Deloitte MarketPoint LLC that summarizes the findings of alternative scenarios regarding U.S. LNG exports and offers related strategic insights.
Deloitte survey – Public opinions on shale gas development
Look beyond the heated rhetoric on natural gas extraction and read polling on Americans' attitudes toward shale gas development in this Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions survey.
Navigating a fractured future: Insights into the future of the North American natural gas market
Take a closer look at the future of the North American and global gas markets and offers strategic insights.
Natural gas: Revolution or evolution?
Are Europe and China ready for the natural gas revolution?