The Natural Gas Revolution: At the Pivot of the World’s Energy Future

Preface

We live in the midst of a revolution in energy that has already changed the energy future of the United States and now is beginning to transform the rest of the world as well. Because energy is so vital to all modern economies, these developments are rearranging the relative strengths of many of the most important nations in the world. This book tells the story of how this revolution began, where it stands now, and how it is likely to transform the world.

Less than 10 years ago, the United States faced what appeared to be a permanent fate of massive imports of oil and natural gas. In the ensuing years, the country has suffered a massive financial crisis, has endured a deep and persistent recession, and currently struggles through a period ...