What is the operation strategy of shale gas?

Key challenges facing shale gas producers relate to the safety, reliability, efficiency, and flexibility of their operations. read more

In Argentina, Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas through its wholly owned subsidiary Chevron Argentina S.R.L. The company’s interests include exploration for and development of shale oil and gas resources from the Vaca Muerta formation, located in Neuquén province. read more

Shale gas is a kind of natural gas trapped in rock formations and requires high technology in order to make production from this energy source. The hydraulic fracturing method that developed in recent years is used to fracture shale formations and to release the gas trapped in the shale. read more

Shale formations are very tight and require a mechanical means of breaking the rock to free the gas. The most efficient means is hydraulic fracturing. A mixture of water and additives like surfactants (soap) and sand is pumped at high pressure creating fractures reaching more of the reservoir. read more