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The Shale Gas Revolution: Risks and Opportunities

Fool -- It seems that hardly a day goes by lately that fracking is not making headlines. On the one hand, investors practically salivate at what they see as a massive moneymaking opportunity. On the other hand, environmental and community activists see an ominous threat to health and natural resources. A new report out from KKR (NYSE: KKR ) , a leading private equity (PE) investment firm, suggests that both have the potential to be true, depending on how the shale gas boom is handled going forward.

Private equity uses its powers for good
It's worth taking a moment to consider why a huge PE firm like KKR would even write and release such a report. In the last five years, KKR has made enormous strides in advancing its decision to include sustainability as a key strategic driver for enhancing share

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jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,768 Points:593,695 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 7:15:04 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse Fool is right.
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,203 Points:133,725 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:21:17 PM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse ::::How appropriate that investing in shale gas & fracking is discussed in a publication entitled the "Fool."::: There is a legitimate historical reason that the Motley Fool has its name. The name is quite appropriate and the Fool organization proudly trumps up its name as a badge of honor. Try researching it a little bit. In this context, to be 'Foolish' is to be extremely wise, savvy and to have your finger on the pulse.
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,084 Points:1,450,275 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 8:08:09 PM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse How appropriate that investing in shale gas & fracking is discussed in a publication entitled the "Fool."
pricewar Champion Author Ogden Posts:1,955 Points:277,165 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 4:11:32 AM Ignore pricewar Report Abuse These investors can be quite deceiving when there is a hell of a lot of money to be made
iFueler Champion Author Durham Posts:64,433 Points:180,475 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 3:52:18 AM Ignore iFueler Report Abuse as with most things, there are pros and cons to shale gas
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,756 Points:1,978,600 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 2:10:04 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse As the acceptance of Shale Gas increases, let us watch and insist that the Environmental concerns are positively addressed and the projects comply with legitimate regulations at all times! DO NOT LET IT FUNCTION AS THE OLD DAY COAL COMPANIES; BOTH UNDERGROUND AND STRIPPING OPERATIONS! We do not want to see nature damaged by greed. Remember the lovely streams and lakes that were turned BLACK from underground mine water being pumped into streams thereby killing fish and wild life for the sake of coal. Be careful with how this new venture treats Mother Nature. If they comply - welcome them, if not, shut them down!
kiss4afrog Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:421 Points:173,960 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:44:30 AM Ignore kiss4afrog Report Abuse The risk is it seems to ruin the well water of people in the vicinity of the fracking.
sprocketsplines Champion Author Washington Posts:1,692 Points:862,590 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:42:00 AM Ignore sprocketsplines Report Abuse There is a need to tread lightly as the growing exploitation of the shale formations continues.
pepinoNC Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,164 Points:660,590 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:41:41 AM Ignore pepinoNC Report Abuse The oil companies say no risk. WHo do you beleive.
peggygunderson Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:29 Points:19,070 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:39:12 AM Ignore peggygunderson Report Abuse I totally agree with that
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,931 Points:3,105,625 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:35:15 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse don't ruin our drinking water
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crmedic Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,688 Points:225,950 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:29:30 AM Ignore crmedic Report Abuse Fracking could be a lifesaver or a killer. We need to focus on the safety aspects and on doing it right.
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,999 Points:1,241,735 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:28:46 AM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse Many of the risks have been proven to be bunk.
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,963 Points:1,716,120 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:22:52 AM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse can always improve the way we do things.
forderjunk Champion Author Maine Posts:10,643 Points:2,174,585 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:22:39 AM Ignore forderjunk Report Abuse It would be nice to sort out the eco-terrorists , the oil company shills and the true science and be able to tell who is telling the truth.
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danol43 Champion Author Modesto Posts:1,705 Points:590,640 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:21:08 AM Ignore danol43 Report Abuse always two sides to every story. True here.
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GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,158 Points:1,628,180 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:15:16 AM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse Always going to be two sides, and both claim to be right
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,974 Points:1,771,770 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:15:12 AM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse Hnless a better way is found the risk is to great
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,417 Points:2,910,710 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:14:30 AM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse Risks, are they worth the positives? Time will tell
EXTREMESNOW Champion Author Medford Posts:8,910 Points:1,821,540 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:14:23 AM Ignore EXTREMESNOW Report Abuse No risk, NO reward.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,990 Points:1,782,360 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:12:45 AM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse There are always a risk in doing things new.
rd2000 Champion Author Florida Posts:3,581 Points:688,945 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:10:06 AM Ignore rd2000 Report Abuse This is not good
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,491 Points:2,104,715 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:05:05 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse To me, the associated risks are not threatening.
WIWalt Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,736 Points:416,745 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:04:52 AM Ignore WIWalt Report Abuse Not worth the risks. We need greener (non-polluting) energy sources.
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,791 Points:1,629,410 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:04:31 AM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Just something for the NIMBY's to fuss about.
SteelPenny Champion Author Dallas Posts:30,990 Points:2,608,690 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:04:23 AM Ignore SteelPenny Report Abuse Wait another 4 years for that to happen.
pyndasky Champion Author Maryland Posts:10,013 Points:1,783,755 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 12:59:15 AM Ignore pyndasky Report Abuse the term "shale gas boom" might come back to haunt us...
KrsnaDragon Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,417 Points:533,250 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 12:56:14 AM Ignore KrsnaDragon Report Abuse Let's not forget that speculators fall into the category of "other stakeholders".
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wz Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,499 Points:1,279,265 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 12:50:47 AM Ignore wz Report Abuse If they keep the environmental concerns in the headlines, other startups will be less inclined to try to compete - leaving the margins higher.
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Tsunamiron Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,439 Points:559,775 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 12:47:12 AM Ignore Tsunamiron Report Abuse Not worth the risks. We need greener (non-polluting) energy sources.
obimerrill Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,450 Points:291,665 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 12:45:14 AM Ignore obimerrill Report Abuse The liberal environmental activists are hipocrits anyway. Most are probably driving big SUVs, living in large homes with big carbon footprints and flying in private jets from their foundations...so blow them off and do what's right for the country...MORE FRACKING!!
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JohnofGB Champion Author Flint Posts:5,431 Points:1,098,145 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 12:23:05 AM Ignore JohnofGB Report Abuse It would be nice to sort out the eco-terrorists , the oil company shills and the true science and be able to tell who is telling the truth.