What is shale gas and how much is there globally? Shale gas is a form of natural gas (mostly methane), found underground in shale rock. It is classified as ‘unconventional’ because it is found in ...

Is shale gas actually worse than coal ... The researchers say that it’s partly down to the character of the gas coming up. In some fields, like the Denver, Utah, and Los Angeles ones mentioned ...

Shale gas has transformed the U.S. energy landscape in the past several years—but it may crowd out renewable energy and other ways of cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a new study warns.

Louisiana is cashing in on its slice of the great American boom in shale gas. Engineers have known for decades that huge reserves of gas lay trapped tight in shale rocks - but they couldn't ...