Which of the following is correct regarding Shale Oil and Gas?
I. Shale gas & oil is defined as natural gas & oil from shale formations.
II. Older shale wells were primarily horizontal.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 1: Only I
Explanation:
Shale gas and shale oil are found in sedimentary rocks (shale formations), where natural gas and oil are trapped—therefore, the first statement is correct.
The second statement is incorrect because, in the past, shale wells were primarily vertical; whereas in modern technology, horizontal drilling is utilized more frequently.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: Correct answer.
Option 2: Incorrect.
Option 3: Neither is correct.
Option 4: Incorrect.
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