Sassol, a South African oil and gas company, will pay Talisman Energy $1 billion for a stake in the Montney Shale gas play of British Columbia. More in the Globe and Mail.
Montney Formation
Sassol Buys Into the Montney Shale
Shale Country – ShaleCountry.com
Have you seen ShaleCountry.com, prepared by American Clean Skies Foundation?
“Given all the energy buzz about shale gas, as well as the environmental concerns, we wanted to find an engaging way to share the actual day-to-day experiences of people living in the areas where the gas is being produced – the Haynesville shale in Louisiana, the Fayetteville in Arkansas, and the Marcellus in New York and Pennsylvania.” Quote from the “About ShaleCountry.com” page.
Horn River and Montney Boost Canada’s Gas Production
Although Canada’s natural gas production has declined in the past few years, natural gas plays such as the Horn River Shale and Montney Formation are starting to boost production. More in the Calgary Herald.
Talisman Energy Increases Shale Activity
Talisman Energy is increasing its activity as a producer of natural gas from shale with growing production in the Marcellus Shale and several wells drilled in the Utica and Montney Shales.
Natural Gas Shales – Are They Sustainable?
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.
