Definitions, Sources and Explanatory Notes

Category:	Natural Gas Production
Topic:	Shale Gas Production

Definitions

Key Terms	Definition
Shale Gas	Natural gas produced from organic (black) shale formations.

For definitions of related energy terms, refer to the EIA Energy Glossary.

Sources

	Energy Information Administration, Office of Oil and Gas

Explanatory Notes

Shale Gas production data collected in conjunction with proved reserves data on Form EIA-23 are unofficial. Official Shale Gas production data from Form EIA-895 can be found in Natural Gas Gross Withdrawals and Production. Related data and background information are published in the U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves Annual Report.