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The United States experience as a reference of success for shale gas development: The case of Mexico

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Shale gas has gained increasing worldwide attention in the light of the rapid production and significant effects seen in the United States. Using this case as a reference, several countries have taken the first steps to develop their own resources, with Mexico in particular including shale gas in its energy planning priorities and rushing towards its commercial production, although results have still remained elusive. This paper argues that due to the intrinsic complexity embedded in the shale gas development of the United States, its use as a benchmark by Mexico for policy making purposes is misleading, given the challenges in reproducing the same factors of success on the basis of the contextual differences between both countries. The findings presented can ultimately be helpful for other countries looking forward to or in the process of developing their shale gas resources driven by the same reference.

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  • Lozano Maya, Juan Roberto, 2013. "The United States experience as a reference of success for shale gas development: The case of Mexico," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 62(C), pages 70-78.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:62:y:2013:i:c:p:70-78
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.07.088
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