Scenarios about 'energy independence'
Energy independence refers to a nation's ability to meet its energy needs without relying on imports from other countries. This concept gained prominence during the 1970s oil crises when petroleum embargoes exposed vulnerabilities in energy-dependent economies. In alternate history scenarios, achieving or failing to achieve energy independence often serves as a critical divergence point that influences geopolitical power dynamics, technological development paths, and environmental outcomes.
What If The Shale Revolution Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies failed to unlock vast reserves of shale oil and gas, dramatically altering global energy markets, geopolitics, and climate policy in the 21st century.