Empirical Analysis of Natural Gas Markets

Recent developments in the natural gas industry warrant new analysis of related issues. Environmental social and governance (ESG) investments have accelerated the shift away from coal as the dominant source of electricity. Its low environmental impact reduced volume and broad availability make liquefied natural gas (LNG) a popular alternative during this time of transition between traditional fuels and newer options. In the United States the shale gas revolution has made natural gas a game changer. In this book we focus on empirical analyses of the natural gas market and its growing relevance worldwide.