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Shale gas
An Abundant Source of Natural Gas, Deep Beneath the Surface
Shale gas is natural gas found in an atypical geologic location. Trapped in extensive rock layers and found on every continent, shale gas has major implications for the replacement of the world’s gas reserves.
Natural Gas Trapped in Its Source Rock
Lying 1,500 to 3,000 meters underground, shale gas is trapped in the very matrix of the rock in which it formed.
Abundant Resources with the Potential to Contribute to Energy Independence
Abundant shale gas reserves can help to meet the planet’s rising demand for energy and secure energy independence for the countries that produce it.
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