The primary method of extracting natural gas from shale formations is hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking."

"Fracking," or hydraulic fracturing, is the primary method for obtaining natural gas from subterranean shale deposits. In order to cause the shale rock to fracture and release trapped gas, a mixture of chemicals, water, and sand is injected into it under high pressure. The natural gas rises to the surface through the well when the fractures are formed. Fracking is an essential technique for increasing natural gas production because it can effectively extract gas from low-permeability shale formations that are inaccessible to conventional drilling methods.