Fatih Birol is one of the world's foremost authorities on energy and climate and is chief economist of the International Energy Agency (IEA) which in its own words: “The IEA is an autonomous organisation which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 28 member countries and beyond. The IEA's four main areas of focus are: energy security, economic development, environmental awareness, and engagement worldwide” (see: http://www.iea.org/aboutus/ ).
Fatih Birol ( chief economist of the IEA and one of the world's foremost authorities on energy and climate) (2011): "If gas prices come down, that would put a lot of pressure on governments to review their existing renewable energy support policies ... We may see many renewable energy projects put on the shelf... If gas companies want to see a golden age of gas, then they need to stick to golden standards." [1].
[1]. Fatih Birol quoted in Fiona Harvey, “Natural gas is no climate change “panacea”, warns IEA”, Guardian, 6 June 2011: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2011/jun/06/natural-gas-climate-change-no-panacea .