EPmag: China Aims To Overcome Shale Gas Obstacles

An array of challenges stands between China and shale gas development success. But the Chinese government is working to implement a plan to increase shale gas output and reduce reliance on coal.

Despite rich shale gas plays and headway in research and development, China still must overcome major obstacles before being able to take advantage of its shale gas resources that is estimated to be between 353 Tcf and 1,271 Tcf.

Zhang Yuqing, deputy administrator for China’s National Energy Administration, outlined some of the energy challenges of the world’s most populous country during a presentation at the World Shale Conference on Sept. 19 in Houston.  MORE