„Austria Does Not Need Shale Gas“

CommentOpinion ♦ Published: October 1, 2012; 23:20 ♦ (Vindobona)

Gerhard Roiss, CEO of Austrian OMV, thinks that renouncing on shale gas will be expensive.

„Austria Does Not Need Shale Gas“ / Picture: © OMV Aktiengesellschaft

In September, OMV announced to give up its fracking plans in Austria. In an interview with “Kurier”, Roiss reaffirms that the exploitation of shale gas is no issue anymore. “Austria can afford renouncing on shale gas.” However, renouncing on shale gas will be expensive, Roiss says.

Roiss underlines that Europe needs affordable energy. Otherwise Europe is endangered to…