shale gas: Quick Facts

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$Diagram illustrating the hydraulic fracturing process for shale gas extraction, showing a drilling rig, underground well casings, fracking fluid injection, horizontal drilling in shale, and surface equipment for separating gas and fluids. Insets highlight the well structure, fluid injection into shale, and gas flow pathways.$

$Learn how the United Kingdom measures the safety and the impact on energy security of extracting shale gas via fracking$

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