Unconventional Resources (Shale, Tight Gas, etc.) – MCQs

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1. Which of the following is an example of an unconventional hydrocarbon resource?





2. What is the primary extraction technique used for shale gas?





3. Tight gas is generally found in formations with:





4. Coalbed methane is primarily composed of:





5. Which unconventional resource is mostly associated with fine-grained sedimentary rocks?





6. The permeability of shale formations is typically measured in:





7. Which method is widely used to increase production from tight gas reservoirs?





8. Coalbed methane is usually extracted by:





9. Which country pioneered large-scale shale gas production?





10. The main challenge in developing unconventional reservoirs is:





11. Which of the following is NOT considered an unconventional hydrocarbon?





12. The Barnett Shale is a well-known shale gas play located in:





13. Tight oil is also commonly referred to as:





14. Hydraulic fracturing involves the injection of:





15. What is the main source rock for shale gas?





16. Which unconventional resource often requires horizontal drilling to be economic?





17. Which country holds the largest technically recoverable shale gas reserves?





18. Gas hydrates are primarily composed of:





19. In unconventional gas reservoirs, gas is often stored in:





20. Which unconventional hydrocarbon is trapped in permafrost and ocean sediments?





21. Tight gas reservoirs usually require:





22. Which unconventional resource involves methane adsorbed in coal seams?





23. Which unconventional oil resource requires surface mining and upgrading?





24. The process of converting kerogen in oil shale into usable oil is called:





25. Shale reservoirs usually have organic-rich content known as:





26. What is the typical porosity of shale reservoirs?





27. Which unconventional hydrocarbon is most sensitive to water management issues?





28. Which unconventional resource contributes significantly to U.S. natural gas supply?





29. Which of the following is considered a liquid unconventional hydrocarbon resource?





30. Unconventional gas is typically classified based on:





31. What is the main environmental concern with hydraulic fracturing?





32. Which unconventional hydrocarbon is produced from organic-rich immature source rocks?





33. What does “sweet spot” in shale reservoirs refer to?





34. Which unconventional hydrocarbon extraction is most dependent on de-pressurization?





35. Oil shale is rich in:





36. Which unconventional hydrocarbon requires in-situ combustion or steam injection for recovery?





37. Which unconventional gas has the lowest permeability reservoir?





38. Which unconventional hydrocarbon is sometimes called “syncrude” after upgrading?





39. The Marcellus Shale play is located in:





40. Which unconventional hydrocarbon involves methane trapped in ice-like structures?





41. Shale gas production peaked first in which U.S. play?





42. In shale gas development, proppants are mainly used to:





43. Which unconventional hydrocarbon is often co-produced with water of varying quality?





44. The main difference between tight gas and conventional gas is:





45. Which unconventional hydrocarbon is considered the most abundant potential future energy source?





46. Which unconventional hydrocarbon resource requires upgrading before refining?





47. What is the main driver of unconventional hydrocarbon development in the U.S.?





48. Shale oil and tight oil are often produced using:





49. Which unconventional hydrocarbon is mainly extracted from Alberta, Canada?





50. The Eagle Ford play in Texas is primarily known for:





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