SHALE GASU.S. Abundance and Importance: Powering Employment
Shale Gas
Gas that is trapped in Shale Formations (fine-grained sedimentary rocks)
Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling are vital to the production of Shale Gas
The U.S. gas industry has been revitalized due to production of Shale Gas
Shale in the U.S.
In 2011, 94% of gas consumed in the U.S. was domestically produced
The U.S. should be in a position to predominantly consume domestic gas for several years due to Shale Gas Production
The projected growth in Shale development should boost natural gas production nearly 29% in 25 years
Uncertain Prospects
Production-tests have only occurred on a small portion of shale formations
There is uncertainty over the long-term productivity of shale gas wells since a majority are less than a year old
Advancements in well drilling and completion technology are still being developed
Projected rates of production range from 26.1 trillion cubic feet to 34.1 trillion cubic feet
Where is Shale Gas?
Shale “plays” – shale formations containing significant amounts of natural gas
For over a decade, production has occurred at the Barnett Shale play in Texas
The Marcellus Shale in the eastern U.S. is also important
U.S. Shale
Antrim Shale Barnett Shale Caney Shale Conesauga Shale Fayetteville Shale Floyd Shale
Gothic Shale Haynesville Shale New Albany Shale Pearsall Shale Devonian Shales
Chattanooga and Ohio Shales Marcellus Shale
Utica Shale Woodford Shale
Economics of Production
Unlike conventional gas, shale gas forms in organic-rich shale rock with low permeability that inhibits gas flow compared to more permeable reservoir rock
Natural gas does not flow to the well rapidly therefore commercial quantities cannot be produced
When hydraulic fracturing is used in conjunction with horizontal drilling, shale gas is extracted economicallyTo learn more about hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling: HydraluicFracturing.com ; Horizontal Drilling
Shale Gas and the Environment
The following concerns exist and are continuously addressed by corporations and governments The use of water affecting its availability for
other uses Potentially hazardous chemicals in
hydraulic fracturing fluid Waste water produced from fracturing
Highlight – Marcellus Shale
New Marcellus Pipeline, Processing Project Strengthens Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Connection
Sunoco's Marcus Hook Plant Gets Boost from Marcellus Shale Project
Marcellus Shale Coalition
Employment
Natural Gas Powering EmploymentIn the past decade, more than 30 states saw a 50% increase in oil and gas employment
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