The Global Shale Gas Initiative (GSGI) is a cross-governmental effort led by the Department of State (Office of International Energy Affairs) to help key U.S. allies strengthen their energy security through the production of shale gas. Technology recently developed in the US has made it possible to extract from porous shale rock large volumes of gas contained in the rock. A second objective of GSGI is to create overseas markets for U.S. technology and services. At the invitation of the Global Shale Gas Initiative (GSGI), CLDP Attorney Mohamed Badissy addressed a delegation from the Moroccan Ministry of Energy on December 7th. Mr. Badissy discussed how the Moroccan government can reform its commercial laws to better attract FDI into the energy sector.