Energy, Mines and Resources

Energy Geology

6. Unconventional Hydrocarbon Study

Unconventional gas plays including shale gas, tight gas, and coalbed methane are becoming increasingly important in the North American gas supply market. Little is known about the unconventional gas potential of the Yukon, as there has been a limited amount of petroleum industry activity, in both conventional and unconventional realms.

This study aims to systematically characterize the unconventional gas potential of Yukon using existing geological data, combined with analogue information from producing gas reservoirs in other jurisdictions. Employing specialists from the energy sector, YGS assessed Yukon’s unconventional natural gas resources and a report is available to the public.

For more information: Tiffani Fraser