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• The recession coupled with additional supplies, including those from shale, are rebalancing global demand
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Video series: unconventional gas in Europe - -

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Glut forces a rethink for producers

The recession coupled with additional supplies, including those from shale, are rebalancing global demand, reports Carola Hoyos

US energy policy: The ‘shale gale’ turns outlook on its head

But congress and environmentalists continue to investigate safety concerns, says Sheila McNulty

Cartels: Ideas to limit supply find little favour

Producers are having to make big changes to their business models, says Carola Hoyos

Gas-powered vehicles: Lower CO2 and costs appeal in a frugal age

John Reed says lack of refuelling infrastructure is a significant obstacle to mass adoption

Guest column: Oil-based pricing represents a drag on the industry

A transition to hub-based prices has begun and seems likely to continue, writes Jonathan Stern

Coalbed methane: China brings fresh source of domestic supply onstream

Geoff Dyer says Beijing is making big investments in ‘unconventional’ gas

Middle East: Shortages point to need for efficiency

There is a lot of gas but few states have adequate supplies onstream, writes Andrew England

Rapid adjustment to production drops is a success story so far

The country has passed “peak gas” already

Bolivia: Political risk and delays deter investment

Nationalisation is threatening the industry’s growth, reports Naomi Mapstone

Sweeping market changes leave Gazprom in an unenviable position

The company is struggling to maintain sales amid sweeping changes in the market, writes Catherine Belton

ExxonMobil takes a long-term view in Europe