Abstract:Unconventional natural gas resources are very important for ensuring energy security. It is a concern that conventional natural gas resources will be unable to meet growing supply requirements. This concern has prompted a scramble to secure long-term natural gas supplies. In a high oil and gas price environment, unconventional resources are viewed as important and economically attractive components of future natural gas supplies. Shale gas is natural gas produced from shale formations. Gas shales are organic-r… Show more
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