The Shale Revolution's Global Legacy: A New Era of Wildcatting The return of major oil producers to international exploration is driven by the allure of untapped reserves and the promise of replicating shale drilling techniques abroad.
According to Ezra Yacob, EOG Resources' chairman and CEO, "It's like geo porn. " This enthusiasm is rooted in a complex web of factors that have contributed to this shift. The U. S.
shale industry has matured significantly since its inception two decades ago.