A palagáz szerepe a globális földgázkészletek kiaknázásában és az energiaellátásban 2040-ig

Abstract

In recent years, special attention has been paid to the non-conventional exploitation methods of hydrocarbons and the development of related technology. By 2040, natural gas is going to be the number one (fossil) energy resource of the world, and the role and position of shale gas among natural gas reserves may become much stronger.Regarding the production potential, the cost of the fracture technology (capital requirement) and the related factors that determines the intensity of pollution (the mitigation of them is a highlighted with research and development activity) are the most important issues, therefore shale gas production is weakly accepted and supported by the society (especially in Europe). In global, the position of the USA and the countries with the largest shale gas reserves will determine the market; the EU is expected to remain net importer of natural gas, but its Russia dependency may weaken.The potential restructuring towards shale gas could be hitting the largest conventional natural gas exporter economies and their political stability as well, which could be a serious impact of the possible growth of shale gas production. However, the question is: will environmental issues overcome the political ones, and shale gas production can be carried out without endangering human health?

Keywords

• shale gas
• natural gas
• renewable energy
• environmental protection
• fracture technology