Because of shale gas, the U.S. saves about $250 million per day compared to Asia and Europe during the Iran war.

Shale gas is also expected to fuel a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing, greatly increasing investment opportunities and job growth. According to the MIT Technology Review, “Overall, cheaper chemicals, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. The U.S. shale oil and gas boom that began early this century had ...

America’s frackers are looking at opportunities abroad to tap new growth markets. Developing shale basins include the Vaca Muerta in Argentina and the Diyarbakir basin in Turkiye. In the Middle East, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott L. Montgomery is a geologist who writes about energy issues. China is today the world’s leading importer of both oil and ...