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Record 1 2013-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Natural Gas and Derivatives
CONT

Shale gas is a naturally occurring gas, consisting mainly of methane, that is found in thin layers of sedimentary rock known as shale.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gaz naturel et dérivés
CONT

Le gaz de schiste, gaz d’origine naturelle, est issu de la décomposition d’argile riche en matières organiques. On l’extrait à partir de terrains marneux ou argileux.

Spanish

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