Shale Oil

Shale oil is a type of crude oil that is extracted from shale rock formations, which are sedimentary rocks containing organic matter. It is obtained through techniques like hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling, allowing access to oil trapped in the rock. This method has significantly increased oil production, particularly in the United States, contributing to energy independence. Shale oil can be more expensive to extract than conventional oil due to the advanced technologies required, but its abundance has transformed global oil markets and discussions about energy resources.