The phrase
"gas shale" refers to a type of rock that contains natural gas. It is a form of sedimentary rock that has natural gas trapped within its layers. When extracted and processed, this gas can be used as a source of energy for things like heating and electricity.
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«gas»
«shale»
Sentences with «gas shale»
- Fuel Fix Blog: The Marcellus region is now the biggest natural gas shale play in the world, and there's still about $ 90 billion to be made by tapping the area's reserves, according to a study by energy analyst group Wood Mackenzie. (energytomorrow.org)
- Every year, moreover, producers add to global reserves, whether through unlocking natural gas shale formations, oil sands bitumen plays, or drilling deep into the ocean floor. (jeffrubinssmallerworld.com)
- Growing reliance on gas shales in particular is raising concerns about water consumption and contamination. (earth-policy.org)
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