Category Archives: Shale Gas

China, East Asia, Natural Gas, Regulatory Regime, Shale Gas

Why China Lags Behind the U.S. in Shale Gas Development

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China has a strong will to develop shale gas but lags behind the USA

In the new shale gas revolution, the United States has taken the lead in exploration, development, technology, production, and even the export of shale gas. The U.S. is indisputably the best in this field and best practices from the U.S. will only help other countries develop their own shale gas industries.

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China, East Asia, Natural Gas, Shale Gas

3 Reasons Why Shale Gas is a Pipe Dream in China- Part I

China dreams of energy independence via shale gas, but challenges abound due to geography, infrastructure, and water.

In recent years, much attention has been paid to shale gas, an unconventional natural gas that was traditionally found to be too expensive to extract. But with rising fossil fuel costs and technological innovation, the United States has made shale gas into a serious game-changer for the future trade of natural gas around the world.

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