FACTORS AND GEOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC INDICATORS THAT MEASURE GAS AND SHALE DEPOSITS VALUE

Abstract

Introduction. The article investigates the natural geological, technical, technological, economic and environmental conditions of the economic activity concerning the exploration and mining of natural gas from shale formations. Purpose. The article aims to is the identify, characterize and classify the factors that determine the value of natural gas fields which are connected with the shale rocks. Particular attention is given to the characterization of parameters that allow to carry out a quantitative assessment of the impact of these factors on the formation of spendings and the efficiency of shale gas extraction processes. The method (methodology). The methodological basis of the study is a set of scientific methods. Among them we can single out method of theoretical generalization, method of details, method of grouping, method of comparison, method of graphics, systems and factor methods. Results. It has been worked out the classification of the factors and parameters that determine the value and effectiveness of the exploration and development of deposits of natural gas which are connected with shale formations. The identified factors and indicators for determination their quantitative measurement are divided into four groups: natural and geological group, physical and chemical group, technical and technological group, economic and environmental group. In each group some specific factors and indicators and methodological approaches for their quantitative characterization and evaluation are identified and described.