Strasbourg, 24/10/2007 (Agence Europe) - Despite the geopolitical dangers and the sharp increase in global energy demand, partly due to the mushrooming requirements of the emerging countries, gas, oil and coal will, for several decades more, remain vital sources of energy to cover EU requirements. If current trends continue, the EU's dependence on imports of hydrocarbons is set to reach 65% by 2030. In view of this, it is absolutely imperative that we produce and use conventional energy more...