There is no difference between the two types of gas – tight and natural – in terms of consumption. Oil and gas exploration and production companies around the world are adopting new, more efficient and less expensive technology to make tight gas commercially viable. Estimates suggest shale gas production was 25-50% costlier than conventional gas in the US in the recent past. In order to explore tight gas in the lower Indus Basin, the company drilled a well in the Naushehro Feroze exploration lease. Tight gas potential was confirmed through drilling and testing of first well Naushehro Feroze X1 (NF X-1).

Source: The Express Tribune January 02, 2018 04:41 UTC