“Rising Focus on Hydraulic Fracturing and Horizontal Drilling Technologies”
- Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling are gaining prominence for improving the efficiency of shale gas extraction
- These advanced techniques allow companies to access unconventional reserves more economically and with greater output
- In the U.S., for instance, horizontal drilling has played a pivotal role in making shale gas a dominant part of its energy portfolio
- China is also ramping up investments in hydraulic fracturing to tap into its large but previously inaccessible shale reserves
- Energy firms are increasingly adopting these technologies to reduce operational costs while aligning with global sustainability initiatives
