Shale oil, meanwhile, is liquid crude oil found in the tiny pockets and spaces within shale rock formations. In the past, it was impractical for companies to recover such diffuse resources, ...

In this paper the attempt is made to describe a particular section of organic siliceous shale in as nearly objective fashion as possible, and to interpret the facts without reference to any hypothesis ...

The boom in production of oil and natural gas from shale formations became a significant factor after 2008. Greater availability of domestic energy resources benefits the United States by reducing ...

The outlook from Diamondback, one of the industry’s most prominent producers, marks a key shift for expectations within the ...

Plummeting crude prices could shave 10% off U.S. rig count in first half, Diamondback says. Its CEO says it's slowing as it sees a "red light" ahead..

Introduction Shale gas is a type of natural gas located within deep underground shale rock layers. It is mainly composed of methane and is obta ...

In order to work on shale gas, geologists study rock formations to identify areas where shale gas may be present. This involves seismic imaging and other techniques to map underground structures.

Fracking is controversial and involves pumping a pressurized fluid, usually composed of water, sand and chemicals - into the shale formation to create a fracture in the rock layer and release ...