Shale and Eastern Europe—Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine

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Abstract

This study uses data from diverse scientific and government sources in order to evaluate the impact of unconventional shale gas development on Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine in terms of economics, policy, and interdependence. In addition, the study is exploring a number of factors, related to shale gas controversies in the three countries, as well as the future potential of shale gas development in Eastern Europe.

Keywords

European Union Coalbed Methane Energy Information Administration Hydro Power Plant South Stream 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Faculty of Economics and Business AdministrationSofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”SofiaBulgaria

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