English-German translation for "shale"

"shale" German translation

shale
[ʃeil]noun | Substantiv s

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  • Schiefer(ton)masculine | Maskulinum m (sedimentäres Gestein)
    shale geology | GeologieGEOL mineralogy | MineralogieMINER
    shale geology | GeologieGEOL mineralogy | MineralogieMINER
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Schiefergas ist eine Möglichkeit, die Teil der Lösung sein sollte.
Shale gas is an opportunity to be a part of the solution.
Source: Europarl
Laut Plan soll bis 2035 etwa die Hälfte der gesamten US-Energieerzeugung aus Schiefergas erfolgen.
By 2035, shale gas is projected to account for roughly one-half of total US energy production.
Source: News-Commentary
Das führt mich zu diesem Thema über ölhaltige Sande und Ölschiefer.
That brings me to this question of tar sands and oil shale.
Source: Europarl
Tight gas und Shale gas aus den USA haben Konjunktur.
There is currently a boom in sales of tight gas and shale gas from the USA.
Source: Europarl
In Europa und in Nordamerika ist Schiefergas, im Gegensatz zu Erdöl und Gas, reichlich vorhanden.
Shale gas is abundant in Europe and North America, in contrast to oil and gas.
Source: News-Commentary
Aber das größte Risiko liegt vielleicht bei der US-Schieferindustrie.
But perhaps the biggest risk lies with the US shale-oil industry.
Source: News-Commentary
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