Shale Gas and Oil Terminology Explained: Technology Inputs, Operations

This fact sheet provides an overview of the techniques and technologies used in the development of shale gas and oil, specifically focusing on hydraulic fracturing.

• Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is the primary method for extracting natural gas and oil from shale formations by injecting fluid into rock to create fissures.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2011). Shale Gas and Oil Terminology Explained: Technology Inputs, Operations. https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-shale-gas-and-oil-terminology-explained-technology-inputs-operat

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. Shale Gas and Oil Terminology Explained: Technology Inputs, Operations. 2011. https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-shale-gas-and-oil-terminology-explained-technology-inputs-operat.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2011shale, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{Shale Gas and Oil Terminology Explained: Technology Inputs, Operations}}, institution = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2011}, month = dec, url = {https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-shale-gas-and-oil-terminology-explained-technology-inputs-operat}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }