Govt steps up exploring shale gas

ISLAMABAD: The government has been taking effective steps to explore and exploit shale gas resources in the country.

Official sources said the USAID Energy Policy Programme has been engaged for geological assessment of shale gas resources in Pakistan by utilising high-tech interpretation software, existing well fogs and geochemical reports.

Besides, sweet spots for shale gas exploration have been identified at various places in the country.

An interim shale gas policy is being prepared for pilot projects to test the identified sweet areas.

Final shale gas policy will be formulated for exploration and exploitation of shale gas and shale oil in the country based on the results of the pilot projects.