8. Glossary

Cricondenbar ; cricondenbar

Maximum pressure at which a liquid phase and a gas phase can coexist.

Cricondentherme; cricondentherm

Maximum temperature at which a liquid phase and a gas phase can exist.

Shale gas

Natural gas present in shale formations (bedrock).

Peak gas; peak gas

The maximum reached by global natural gas production, beyond which it would decline for lack of exploitable reserves.

Manifold; manifold

Clarinet receiving production from several wells on one or both main lines. The unit is equipped with valves, operators and measuring instruments. It also generally allows the scraper to pass through.

Riser (riser); riser