Shale Revolution – Full Steam Ahead!
.... One is sceptical about European and Chinese prospects, but without innovation in business there is only decline. Global Impact of Shale - Winners & Losers: Aside from traditional energy suppliers, the world should benefit as in 2015 the first LNG terminal will be built in the US on the Pacific coast to export shale gas to Japan – where current gas prices stand at around $600 for 1000 cubic meters – that is much more than $400 paid by Europe ($500 paid by Ukraine). Further, in 2016 US should begin exporting shale gas to Europe. Traditional energy suppliers will need to keep a close eye on these developments and they may well be forced to soon drop prices for natural gas to make shale LNG imports less appealing ...