Worldwide unconventional natural gas production is expected to climb to nearly *** trillion cubic meters by 2050. Shale gas accounts for the majority of unconventional extraction, while tight sands production is expected to increase from *** to billion cubic meters between 2019 and 2050. As for total global natural gas production, non-associated gases are forecast to make up the largest share.
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GECF. (February 24, 2021). Shale gas and tight sands production worldwide in 2019, with a forecast until 2050 (in billion cubic meters) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1169661/unconventional-natural-gas-production-global-outlook/
GECF. "Shale gas and tight sands production worldwide in 2019, with a forecast until 2050 (in billion cubic meters)." Chart. February 24, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/1169661/unconventional-natural-gas-production-global-outlook/
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GECF. "Shale Gas and Tight Sands Production Worldwide in 2019, with a Forecast until 2050 (in Billion Cubic Meters)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 24 Feb 2021, /statistics/1169661/unconventional-natural-gas-production-global-outlook/
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Shale gas and tight sands production worldwide in 2019, with a forecast until 2050 (in billion cubic meters) [Graph], GECF, February 24, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1169661/unconventional-natural-gas-production-global-outlook/