Assessing the State of Shale Gas Plays in BC and Opportunities for Further Development (PPT)

摘要

1. Horn River, Cordova Embayment and Montney have attracted major investments - operators are now focussing on evaluation and gas extraction. Liard Basin remains in early stages with new opportunities available. 2. Producers continue to push drilling activity northward in Montney play trend. Increased liquids production within many portions of the entire trend. A globally competitive asset. 3. Shale gas production will continue to grow in BC as producers advance development of the resource. 4. Operational complexities associated with pumping large fracture treatments are becoming better understood. 5. Refinement of drilling and completion processes continue to where economics are favourable. 6. Access to water for hydraulic fracturing and suitable formations for disposal are key considerations for BC's natural gas industry. 4. BC producers continue to seek partnership opportunities for liquids-rich assets and for dry natural gas plays, which could be linked to LNG projects. 8. Access to alternative global markets has become increasingly important.