Recent developments in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have dramatically increased the amount of technically recoverable shale gas in the U.S. As a result, the U.S., which a few short years ago was discussing major investments in new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals to support its growing gas imports, will be able to meet most – if not all – of its gas demand with domestic supply.
Kamakailang mga developments sa pahalang pagbabarena at haydroliko fracturing ay may kapansin-pansing tumaas ang halaga ng mga technically bawiin pisara gas sa US Bilang isang resulta, ang US, na kung saan lamang ng ilang taon na ang nakalipas ay tatalakayin pangunahing mga pamumuhunan sa mga bagong tunaw natural gas (LNG) mga terminal sa suporta nito lumalaki import ng gas, ay magagawang upang matugunan ang karamihan - kung hindi lahat - ng gas demand nito sa domestic supply.