Not on talking terms

The oil industry, the law of unintended consequences, the interplay between competing interest groups and the role of technology and scenario planning are the subjects of this article. Shale gas and tight oil has revolutionised the US energy sector. The combination of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling has unlocked huge reserves of hydrocarbons, so much so that the US is now on the verge of becoming an exporter of gas.

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