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Unconventional gas sources are spread around the world and can be found in countries that are currently net importers. Approximately 45% of the world’s recoverable reserves are unconventional.

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The Economist: Natural gas reserves

AROUND  45% of the world’s recoverable natural-gas reserves are "unconventional", comprised mainly of shale gas, and also tight gas and coal-bed methane. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reckons global gas demand will increase by more than half between 2010 and 2035, and unconventional gas will make up 32% of the total supply, up from 14% today.  MORE

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