Shale gas

The global shale gas market was valued at approximately USD 88 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 128 billion by 2030. Advances in extraction technology have significantly improved efficiency and output. 
 
Our licensed technology solutions enable the conversion of shale gas into higher-value fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, as well as chemicals like methanol and ammonia.

It is also possible to produce blue (low-carbon) hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia from shale gas when these processing plants are integrated with CO₂ capture technology.  
 
Using shale gas to produce blue hydrogen offers a viable pathway to decarbonize energy intensive industries such as refining, petrochemicals, steel, and cement. Additionally, blue ammonia can serve as a hydrogen carrier, enabling the delivery of decarbonized energy to the rest of the world. 

At Topsoe, we provide cutting-edge technologies and solutions to enable this transformation. Our SynCOR™ technology is a highly efficient solution for producing syngas, the key building block for hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia production. When combined with CO₂ capture and storage (CCS), we can help you achieve significant reductions in carbon emissions while maximizing efficiency and output.