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Unconventional resource

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003976

Hydrocarbon accumulations that require specialized extraction techniques beyond conventional drilling and production methods due to low permeability, high viscosity, or complex geological settings. Examples include shale gas, tight oil, coalbed methane, and oil sands. Developing these resources often involves hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, or steam injection.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003976
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003976",
  "term": "Unconventional resource",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Hydrocarbon accumulations that require specialized extraction techniques beyond conventional drilling and production methods due to low permeability, high viscosity, or complex geological settings. Examples include shale gas, tight oil, coalbed methane, and oil sands. Developing these resources often involves hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, or steam injection.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/unconventional-resource/"
}

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