Abstract
With recent years, the development of shale gas, which mining methods was not ever practical and economic viability was ever extremely poor, has been activated by technological advancements of countries including USA in recent years. China has more shale gas reserves than any other countries in the world. Expectation of shale gas development of China is growing.
In this paper discuss the development status and trends for shale gas in China. First, we reviewed the resources status and resources distribution of shale gas. Next, we explained development status and technology status. Finally, after mentioned above preferential policies and development plans by Chinese government, we examined shale gas development trends. China's shale gas development, promote the commercialization and backup by Chinese government etc., will be considered further.
