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Shale boom that began in Texas is causing worldwide stir

Go San Angelo -- The global unconventional shale boom is arguably one of the biggest technology breakthroughs in decades, and it will have economic and political ramifications worldwide.

A recent study by the Securities Research Department with the Credit Suisse Research Institute examined the impact of the recent natural gas boom from shale and the resulting boom in crude oil production from shale.

"What started in a field in Texas has turned into a worldwide phenomenon, with ramifications spreading across a wide range of countries, commodities and industries," according to the report's authors Stefano Natella, co-head of Global Securities Research, and Eric Miller, co-head of Global Securities Research.

"The high cost of energy is once again stimulating the search for new energy supplies, alternative

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,818 Points:1,636,245 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 8:00:08 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Merry Christmas to All!
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,579 Points:2,372,235 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 3:45:50 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Shale boom that began in Texas is causing worldwide stir. Fracking, horizontal drilling, underground water pollution and selling it on the world market for higher prices – what could Big Gas do better than this? The US ‘oil and natural gas resources’ belong to the citizens of this country and are to be used by those same citizens! These resources are Not to be exported without taking care of the domestic market first. 'Coming out of the closet' Sneeky's lousy, smoke and mirrors, lack of jobs, dog and pony show and in the crapper economy, the jobs are Not here. Sneeky's economy is not improving but continues to hurt the population and the job numbers continue to be down! More Refineries are Not the answer, Stop exporting fuel is! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII! - The Day After......
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dvrm9 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:159 Points:137,535 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2012 12:10:42 AM Ignore dvrm9 Report Abuse Western Canada all ready has several working shale plays. Not that new.
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jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,999 Points:1,639,950 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2012 11:53:39 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse “. . . it will have economic and political ramifications worldwide.” Wonder if it will have environmental consequences. I’m still nervous about all of the crap they are pumping into the ground.
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abacus44 Champion Author Toms River Posts:3,600 Points:773,790 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2012 11:52:14 PM Ignore abacus44 Report Abuse It was sure to catch on.
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granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,980 Points:1,458,450 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2012 11:13:50 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse Still too easy to find fossil fuels deposits for "green" energy sources to a viable option on the open market.
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pcwhiz5385 Sophomore Author Georgia Posts:113 Points:51,460 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2012 11:09:21 PM Ignore pcwhiz5385 Report Abuse as long as it helps the US economy, i'm all for it
Marson Champion Author Scranton Posts:9,082 Points:2,104,885 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2012 11:06:42 PM Ignore Marson Report Abuse This is probably one of the best things t happen to the U S in a long time.
John747 Champion Author Chicago Posts:474,605 Points:3,652,610 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2012 11:05:42 PM Ignore John747 Report Abuse Amazing how when you have a large increase in worldwide supply that the price drops. Whoda thunk it???
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gbs1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,136 Points:769,325 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2012 11:03:36 PM Ignore gbs1 Report Abuse One good result of the shale boom is reduced reliance on the Middle East
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rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,207 Points:2,496,565 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2012 10:56:59 PM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse With the additional oil and gas hitting the market... we might just get lucky and see world oil and gas prices continue to go down as long as no one starts another stupid war over ideologies.
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