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Shale is a sedimentary rock that is generally formed as particles of sediment settle out in calm water. Shale can be formed in shallow inland waters or deep ocean basins. Shale rock is generally high in organic content. Once covered up by other sediments and buried over millions of years, heat and pressure begin to work on these sediments and oil and gas are formed. Some of the oil and gas may begin to migrate upwards, to layers of sandstone and porous limestone where it becomes trapped. These are considered conventional oil and gas reservoirs and shale is often the "source rock" or original source of the hydrocarbons. Natural gas and oil that occur in shale are called "unconventional". Now with new horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing methods it is possible to extract that oil and gas. "Unconventional" gas is quickly becoming the new norm. We have over 100 years worth (and growing) of natural gas supply in North America.
In a nutshell, shale gas is standard natural gas buried much deeper and complex to extract.
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Is shale used in products other than paint and brick?
Yes, shale is used in the production of various products such as ceramics, roofing materials, and industrial chemicals. It is also used for energy production through hydraulic fracturing to extract shale oil and gas.
How is shale used in various industries and applications?
Shale is used in various industries and applications such as energy production, construction, and manufacturing. In energy production, shale is used to extract natural gas and oil through a process called hydraulic fracturing. In construction, shale is used as a building material for roads, foundations, and landscaping. In manufacturing, shale is used in the production of ceramics, cement, and other industrial products.
What are the sources of most of the world's natural gas?
The main sources of the world's natural gas are from underground deposits in sedimentary rocks, such as shale formations, and from associated gas produced during oil extraction.
Where is gas found?
Gas is found underground and typically associated with oil deposits. It can be extracted through drilling wells in natural gas fields. Natural gas can also be found in underground shale formations or coal beds.
What is another name for shale?
Another name for shale is mudstone
Who finds shale gas in India?
Asia's first shale gas pool found near Durgapur
Is shale gas found under the see?
It can be. It is found in a rock type called shale and is produced in the shale form the original bio mater included in the deposition of the shale. If a unit of shale lithology is to be found on the continental shelf strata then it is likely that that shale will contain shale gas and it will be under the sea.
How shale can be dissolved?
Shale can be dissolved by using acidizing techniques, where acid is pumped into the shale reservoir to dissolve the rock and create channels for increased oil and gas flow. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is another method where high-pressure fluids are injected into the shale to create fractures and release trapped oil and gas. These techniques are commonly used in the oil and gas industry to extract resources from shale formations.
Is shale a form of fuel?
No. Shale is not fuel in and of itself. However, some shale deposits have oil or natural gas trapped in pore spaces. This can be processed into fuel.
How will natural gas be harnessed in the Marcellus Shale?
fracking
What is shale energy?
Natural gas extracted from shale rock could become a significant global energy source.
What resources does Colorado have?
Natural Gas, Coal and Oil Shale.
Should the US invest in extracting natural gas from shale rock?
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When gas and oil are made what is the layer of rock above them?
Shale underneath, to provide the organic material, then the oil and gas are usually found within sandstone. Above you will find shale again, or possibly caly or slate
Why is marcellus shale named marcellus shale?
Marcellus Shale is named after the town of Marcellus in New York, where the rock formation was first described. It is a type of sedimentary rock that is rich in natural gas and is an important source of natural gas in the United States.
What is a rock that yields oil when heated?
Oil shale is a type of rock that contains kerogen, a precursor to oil. When heated, the kerogen in oil shale can be converted into oil and gas. This process is known as pyrolysis.
What are the natural resources of Colorado?
Natural gas, oil shale, coal, land and water.
