SHALEGASFLOW

Shale gas is natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. The low permeability of the shale inhibits the gas from migrating to more permeable reservoir rocks. In contrast, conventional gas reservoirs are created when natural gas migrates toward the earth's surface from a source formation into permeable reservoir rock, where it is trapped by an overlying layer of impermeable rock... One of the biggest trends in the industry is shale gas, which is being called a "game changer" in the U.S. energy market. It is quickly turning the country from a dependency on imported natural gas and oil to a greater self-sufficiency as well as creating a greater interest in natural gas as an energy source. Shale gas is likely to be a game changer in the flowmeter market as well, as manufacturers figure out how to deal with the challenges inherent in shale gas recovery and measurement.