Abstract
The production of gas from conventional reserves has shown steep decline, whereas the demand of hydrocarbons as energy source is rising. Hence, the resulting deficit of energy can be met by developing the unconventional energy resources. Among all unconventional energy resources, shale gas is relatively the potential source of energy to be developed in a sustainable way. However, the degree of uncertainty is large for sustainable development of shale gas reservoirs. The shale gas found is held in extremely low-permeability formations having poor porosity; the free gas and the adsorbed gas are also found together. Therefore, the production mechanisms of shale gas reservoirs are quiet complex than the conventional gas reservoirs. Hence, the shale gas resources sustainable development remain ambiguous. In order to find sustainable way of exploitation of shale gas resources, this manuscript reviews in detail, the shale gas potential in Pakistan and the world in terms of its distribution, production mechanism, policy implications and development trends.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
