Scientists wary of shale oil and gas as U.S. energy salvation

Scientists wary of shale oil and gas as U.S. energy salvation
Boulder CO (SPX) Oct 29, 2013 - After 10 years of production, shale gas in the United States cannot be considered commercially viable, according to several scientists presenting at the Geological Society of America meeting in Denver on Monday. They argue that while the use of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling for "tight oil" is an important contributor to U.S. energy supply, it is not going to result in long-t ... morehttp://www.energy-daily.com/reports/Scientists_wary_of_shale_oil_and_gas_as_US_energy_salvation_999.html