This paper introduces the world's shale gas resource potential and the trend of its exploration and exploitation.The author also discusses China's shale gas resource potential and current status of exploration and exploitation.Based on this information

this paper puts forward some strategic concepts of accelerating the survey

exploration and exploitation of shale gas resources in China: 1) to conduct a nationwide survey on shale gas geology and potential

to recognize favorable plays and E&P areas

and to establish pilot areas for shale gas exploration and exploitation;2) to do research on the accumulation and pooling patterns of shale gas

to advance innovation of shale gas exploration and exploitation techniques and to set up a technical system which could support shale gas exploration and exploitation;3) to build talent teams for shale gas survey

exploration and exploitation and to develop a geological data sharing system and a social service system;4) to draw up a plan for shale gas survey

exploration and exploitation

to establish an incentive system for shale gas exploration and production

to perfect the mining rights management system

to reinforce international cooperation and exchange and to establish standards and specifications of shale gas technologies.