Core Insights - The project "National Shale Gas Key Investigation Area Strategic Mineral Survey and Evaluation" has successfully passed its results acceptance, establishing a geophysical comprehensive survey technology system for shale gas in southern strong transformation areas [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The project identified 20 favorable areas for shale gas in regions such as western Hubei-eastern Chongqing, western Sichuan, and central Hunan [1] - Shale gas is recognized as an important strategic mineral resource and has become a significant growth point for natural gas production in China [1] Group 2: Geological Investigations - The project team conducted extensive geological surveys, including 750 square kilometers of shale gas geological investigation, gas content testing, and seismic data collection [2] - Key geological features and sedimentary environments of various shale layers were systematically clarified, providing a scientific basis for future exploration [2] Group 3: New Discoveries - Significant discoveries include stable shale gas industrial flow of 4,234 cubic meters per day from the Yuwu-1 well in the eastern Chongqing area and high gas content shale from the EJB-2 well in western Hubei [2] - The findings support the construction of resource bases in regions such as western Hubei-eastern Chongqing and southwestern Sichuan-northeastern Yunnan [2] Group 4: Innovative Approaches - The project established targeted evaluation standards for shale gas in complex structural areas and proposed new geological understandings regarding shale gas accumulation [3] - The project also supported the Ministry of Natural Resources in the allocation of shale gas blocks and provided suggestions for exploration rights [3]