Unconventional natural gas resources

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5624196

Doherty, M G

Unconventional natural gas sources are subject to considerable amounts of research and controversy. The most often-mentioned unconventional sources are tight gas formations, coal seams, aquifers, and Devonian shales. However, there are other unconventional sources that also should be pointed out: methane hydrates, ultra-deep formations, and abiogenic gas. The chemical composition of gas from unconventional sources is essentially the same as natural gas from conventional resources which varies with the producing horizons. The major difference between the two is the nature of the reservoir. Gas production from the unconventional resources is technically more difficult, usually more expensive, and less predictable than conventional sources. This report describes in general the different unconventional natural gas resources. The difficulties in terms of production and the degree of success with producing the resources are discussed.

• Research Organization: Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5624196
• Report Number(s): CONF-820323-2; ON: DE82902691
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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