f Tapping Shale Resources: An Emerging Exploration Concept in Kuwait

The state of Kuwait is endowed with prolific hydrocarbon resources occurring over a wide range of stratigraphic spectrum. While conventional exploration for oil and gas in the country has kept pace with the global efforts, unconventional resources, particularly shale gas and oil are yet to find a place in the country’s energy basket. The paper details the shale resource potential of Kuwait and unconventional workflows to identify sweet spots for future exploration.