# Shale Gas on The No Agenda Show Shale Gas comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2010 to April 2020. - **Chapters:** 12 - **Episodes:** 12 - **Discussed:** August 2010 – April 2020 - **Related topics:** [Fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [Natural Gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [Marcellus Shale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marcellus-shale.md), [Gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [Shale Oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-oil.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [1857 Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1857-depression.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Andrew Cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [Arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arkansas.md) ## Chapters 1–12 of 12 ### $10 Oil Projections, Saudi-Russia Tiff and California Gas Prices - **Episode:** [1229: Orange Tongue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-02 - **Time:** 2:30:22–2:34:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue/chapter/10-oil-projections-saudi-russia-tiff-and-california-gas-prices.md Economists predict that oil prices could drop to $10 a barrel as the global economy enters a recession. The price war began when Russia refused to cut production in response to falling Chinese demand, prompting Saudi Arabia to ramp up its own output to bankrupt competitors. Despite the global glut, gas prices in California remain high due to state legislature actions and taxes. Keywords: [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [shale oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-oil.md), [opec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opec.md), [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [gas tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-tax.md) ### Ukraine Resources, Pipelines, and American Financial Interests - **Episode:** [814: Produce & Pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/814-produce-pipelines.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-07 - **Time:** 13:22–16:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/814-produce-pipelines/chapter/ukraine-resources-pipelines-and-american-financial-interests.md The EU-Ukraine agreement is characterized as a resource-driven trade deal focused on agricultural produce and energy pipelines. The discussion highlights the role of the United States in Ukrainian affairs, specifically mentioning Victoria Nuland and Chevron's interest in shale oil contracts and the free flow of energy into Europe. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [shale oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-oil.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md) ### Shale Gas Fracking, French Anti-Fracking Policy, Total S.A. - **Episode:** [603: Revolution of Dignity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-06 - **Time:** 33:02–34:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity/chapter/shale-gas-fracking-french-anti-fracking-policy-total-s-a.md The geopolitical conflict in Ukraine is framed as a struggle over energy resources, specifically shale gas fields. The hosts discuss a French debate where a socialist politician argued that the crisis is a "scam" to get American gas into Europe. They note that while France has banned fracking domestically, French energy company Total S.A. continues fracking operations abroad. Keywords: [shale gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-gas.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), total s.a., [energy security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-security.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md) ### European Gas Market, South Stream Pipeline Geopolitics - **Episode:** [638: Parliment Update](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/638-parliment-update.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-27 - **Time:** 34:14–37:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/638-parliment-update/chapter/european-gas-market-south-stream-pipeline-geopolitics.md Russia and the West are engaged in a strategic battle over the European energy market, with Vladimir Putin promoting the South Stream pipeline as a bypass through Bulgaria and Serbia. Recent developments include shale gas equipment installation in eastern Ukraine and oil exploration deals in Ethiopia and Iraq. The conflict is framed as a competition to secure the European Union as a primary natural gas customer. Keywords: [gazprom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gazprom.md), [south stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-stream.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [bulgaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulgaria.md), [shale gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-gas.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md) ### Energy from Shale and the Fracking Meme - **Episode:** [559: Tech Surge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/559-tech-surge.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-24 - **Time:** 2:07:04–2:12:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/559-tech-surge/chapter/energy-from-shale-and-the-fracking-meme.md New industry advertisements have shifted from using the term "fracking" to the more palatable phrase "energy from shale." These campaigns promote shale gas as a secure energy source that creates jobs and funds public services. Critics point out that the process is essentially natural gas extraction used to create steam for power, similar to nuclear energy but with more continuous fuel sales. Keywords: [shale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [energy policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-policy.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) ### Shale Gas Hype, Bitcoin Volatility, and Finviz - **Episode:** [501: Resume Normal Activity!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-04 - **Time:** 1:54:36–1:59:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity/chapter/shale-gas-hype-bitcoin-volatility-and-finviz.md The "shale gas boom" in America is questioned, with the hosts suggesting that fracking has not delivered the 100-year energy independence promised by the government. They also discuss the extreme volatility of Bitcoin, speculating that central banks are now "playing in the game" to destabilize the cryptocurrency. The financial website Finviz is recommended for tracking market data. Keywords: [shale gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-gas.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [central banks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-banks.md), [gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), finviz ### Economic Cycles, 1857 Depression and Oil Wealth - **Episode:** [489: Eat a Baseball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/489-eat-a-baseball.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-21 - **Time:** 1:32:48–1:40:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/489-eat-a-baseball/chapter/economic-cycles-1857-depression-and-oil-wealth.md John C. Dvorak presents his thesis on 40-year and 80-year economic depression cycles, comparing the current era to the 1850s. He argues that the discovery of shale gas and oil in the U.S. is acting as a temporary wealth influx similar to the 1849 Gold Rush, potentially delaying a major crash until 2017. The discussion covers the historical depression of 1857 and a predicted global conflagration in 2020. Keywords: [economic cycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-cycles.md), [gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [shale gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-gas.md), [1857 depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1857-depression.md), 2017 crash ### Natural Gas Prices, Fracking Economics - **Episode:** [386: Balochistan Baloney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/386-balochistan-baloney.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-26 - **Time:** 1:07:27–1:12:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/386-balochistan-baloney/chapter/natural-gas-prices-fracking-economics.md An analyst's question during an Anadarko earnings call reveals the industry's struggle with "sub-$3" natural gas prices. The hosts explain that because gas is currently too cheap to be profitable for many fracking operations, companies are shifting focus to "liquids-rich" opportunities. They suggest that geopolitical instability is often used to "jack up" energy prices to benefit these corporations. Keywords: [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [marcellus shale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marcellus-shale.md), henry hub, anadarko ### New York Times Analysis of Natural Gas and China - **Episode:** [316: Adios, MOFO!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/316-adios-mofo.md) - **Published:** 2011-06-26 - **Time:** 1:26:59–1:33:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/316-adios-mofo/chapter/new-york-times-analysis-of-natural-gas-and-china.md The Sunday New York Times is deconstructed, focusing on a front-page photo of Governor Cuomo and a story about the "natural gas bubble." Another article highlights that the new span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is being constructed using Chinese steel and labor. The hosts criticize the lack of domestic steel production and the promotional tone regarding China's move up the global economic value chain. Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [shale gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-gas.md), [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Arkansas Fracking and Earthquake Clusters - **Episode:** [264: Chatter on the Interwebs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/264-chatter-on-the-interwebs.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-26 - **Time:** 1:58:08–2:01:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/264-chatter-on-the-interwebs/chapter/arkansas-fracking-and-earthquake-clusters.md The town of Guy, Arkansas, has experienced over 500 earthquakes since mid-September, a massive increase from previous years. Local residents and experts attribute the seismic activity to "fracking" (hydraulic fracturing) in the Fayetteville Shale. The hosts mock a local mayor's attempt to downplay the quakes and call for an end to the practice in the state. Keywords: [arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arkansas.md), guy, [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), fayetteville shale, [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [earthquakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquakes.md) ### Fracking, Flammable Tap Water - **Episode:** [224: Let Them Eat Hot Pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/224-let-them-eat-hot-pockets.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-08 - **Time:** 45:12–48:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/224-let-them-eat-hot-pockets/chapter/fracking-flammable-tap-water.md A listener from Pennsylvania describes a phenomenon where tap water near Marcellus Shale drilling sites can be lit on fire due to dissolved natural gas. While the industry claims this can occur naturally, the anecdote highlights the dangers of gas accumulation in pump houses and residential wells. Keywords: [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [marcellus shale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marcellus-shale.md), flammable water ### Natural Gas Fracking, Water Contamination Reports - **Episode:** [223: Chillies in the Antilles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/223-chillies-in-the-antilles.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-05 - **Time:** 22:53–28:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/223-chillies-in-the-antilles/chapter/natural-gas-fracking-water-contamination-reports.md Network news and HBO specials are increasingly covering the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the Marcellus Shale region. Residents in Hickory, Pennsylvania, report concerns over noise, dust, and contaminated well water. 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