Shale gas
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natural gas that is found in shale (= a type of soft, grey rock) :
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Shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks that can be rich sources of petroleum and natural gas (see Fig. 1.4). Shale gas is trapped within the pores of this sedimentary rock.
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