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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