Protecting Water Security, Promoting Energy Security
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For many countries, shale gas could strengthen energy security while cutting emissions. But governments and businesses must address a key challenge as they explore this new and abundant resource: freshwater availability. Find out more via "Global Shale Gas Development: Water Availability & Business Risks" at http://www.wri.org/water-for-shale.
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Protecting Water Security, Promoting Energy Security
- 1. PROTECTING WATER SECURITY PROMOTING ENERGY SECURITY For many countries, shale gas could strengthen energy security while cutting emissions. In fact, shale gas could add 47 percent to the world's natural gas reserves. But governments and businesses must address a key challenge as they explore this new and abundant resource: freshwater availability. WWW.WRI.ORG/WATER-FOR-SHALE
- 10. DOWNLOAD REPORT, INFOGRAPHIC AND OTHER RESOURCES www.wri.org/water-for-shale
Editor's Notes
- We analyzed each shale play in 11 countries: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Mexico, Poland, saudi Arabia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We chose countries based on: 1. Volume of shale resources (as estimated by the U.S. Energy Information Administration); 2. Level of current or planned produciton; 3. Likelihood of future development; 4. Feedback from experts.