Research Methodology – Shale Gas Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Shale Gas Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Shale Gas Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors considered while calculating market size and share
- Total production and consumption of shale gas
- Shale gas reserves by location
- Technology used in extraction and its cost
- Regulatory environment and government policies
- Existing players in the market and their market shares
- Investment in exploration and development activities
- Global and regional demand for natural gas
- Environmental concerns about fracking and associated regulations
Key Market Indicators
- Growth rate of shale gas production
- Total reserves of shale gas around the world
- Number of active wells and drilling activity
- Investments in shale gas exploration and extraction
- Environmental impact assessment of shale gas extraction
- Export and import statistics of shale gas
- Price fluctuations of natural gas in global and regional markets
- Trends in technological advancements in shale gas extraction
Growth Trends
- Increase in global demand of natural gas
- Expansion in shale gas reserves due to technological enhancements
- Growth in the number of players and investments in the market
- Increase in exploratory and development activities
- Trends towards cleaner energy sources
- Growth trend in the application areas of shale gas such as power generation, industrial, residential, commercial, and transportation
- Increased regulatory support for shale gas extraction in various regions
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Shale Gas Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Shale Gas Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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