Gás "de xisto" no Brasil: Uma necessidade?

Abstract

In recent years increased the number of supporters use of shale gas as the best alternative to cheapen the production of energy in Brazil. This paper presents a non-conventional natural gas formation in sedimentary rocks in Brazil, as well as hydraulic fracturing and its environmental impacts. Finally, ponders the need to use these reserves in Brazil, since the central issue is to discuss the use of energy in the country.