What is another word for shale oil?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈe͡ɪl ˈɔ͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Shale oil, also known as tight oil, refers to petroleum that is extracted from shale rock formations through a process known as hydraulic fracturing or fracking. While shale oil is often confused with other types of oil, such as crude oil or petroleum, it differs in both its extraction process and composition. Some synonyms for shale oil include unconventional oil, tight oil, and oil shale. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they refer to slightly different aspects of the same resource. Regardless of the terminology used, shale oil is a significant source of energy, and its extraction has both economic and environmental implications.
