Shale Gas Interest Representation in the EU

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Research Method and Data: Case Study
• Shale Gas: Resources, Arguments, and Regulations
• Opposition: Environmental and Health Concerns
• National Resources and Political Positions
• EU Legislative Framework
• Analytical Framework - Political strategies of EU interest representation
• Economic and organisational determinants of lobbying
• Institutional determinants of lobbying
• Analysis
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation aims to investigate the strategic considerations and lobbying activities undertaken by the shale gas industry in the European Union (EU). The paper examines the opportunities and challenges for the industry to influence EU policy decisions, specifically in light of the growing opposition to shale gas development and the complexities of the EU policy process.

• Strategic considerations of the shale gas industry in the EU
• Lobbying activities of the shale gas industry in the EU
• Opportunities and challenges for influencing EU policy decisions
• Impact of opposition to shale gas development
• EU policy process and its implications for lobbying strategies

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the dissertation by introducing the growing importance of shale gas as an energy source and outlining the challenges it faces in Europe, including stricter regulations, environmental concerns, and opposition from pressure groups. It also highlights the strategic considerations and lobbying activities of the shale gas industry in the UK and lays out the research questions and methods for the study.
• Shale Gas: Resources, Arguments, and Regulations: This chapter provides an overview of shale gas resources globally, focusing on the EU. It explores the arguments for and against shale gas development, including environmental and health concerns related to hydraulic fracturing. The chapter also delves into the current EU legislative framework concerning unconventional gas resources.
• Analytical Framework - Political strategies of EU interest representation: This chapter explores the theoretical framework of EU interest representation, examining the economic, organizational, and institutional factors that influence lobbying strategies of shale gas interest groups. It analyzes how firms need to adapt their lobbying strategies to the complex nature of the EU policy process.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This dissertation focuses on the shale gas industry, its lobbying activities, and its influence on EU policy decisions. Key terms include: shale gas, hydraulic fracturing, environmental concerns, interest representation, EU policy process, lobbying strategies, strategic considerations, ad-hoc coalitions, and EU energy sector.