How long will the new natural gas shale plays be producing gas? 20 years? 40? More? This topic was discussed at IHS CERA conference last week in Houston. Some believe that they will be producing gas for a long time.

Pioneer Natural Resources reports that one of their wells in the Eagle Ford shale of Texas had an initial production rate of 17 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. A fantastic yield for a shale well.   More in a Reuters article.

Pioneer Natural Resources reports that one of their wells in the Eagle Ford Shale of Texas has an initial flow of 11.3 million cubic feet of natural gas equivalent per day. More in a Reuters article.