| ID | 117900 |
| Title Proper | Shale gas in South Africa |
| Other Title Information | toward an understanding of the security implications |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Warren, Charles H |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The potentially large shale gas reserves in South Africa's Karoo region have provoked serious debate. Critics cite legitimate environmental concerns related to hydraulic fracturing, the controversial gas extraction technique also known as 'fracking'. Members of industry and others promote the potentially transformational impact on South Africa's post-apartheid economy. Yet scholars and analysts have thus far focused on immediate concerns and relatively short-term goals. To address the broader security implications related to South Africa's potential commercial shale gas reserves, this article takes a new approach and establishes important areas of further study. |
| `In' analytical Note | African Security Review Vol. 22, No.1; Mar 2013: p.67-73 |
| Journal Source | African Security Review Vol. 22, No.1; Mar 2013: p.67-73 |
| Key Words | Shale Gas ; Politics ; Conflict ; Climate Change ; African National Congress |