Como resultado del aumento de la oferta, los precios del gas natural en Estados Unidos han disminuido dos tercios desde 2008 y probablemente continúen en niveles significativamente inferiores a los del resto del mundo, al menos hasta 2020.
It also enjoys a technological lead in shale-energy technologies, and it already has a vast network of pipelines, refineries, and ports in the energy sector that can be repurposed for shale gas and oil (though much more investment will be needed).