The Research about Shale Gas Industry Financing Problems based on the Theory of Financing Structure

Hongyong LIU, Yiqi CHEN

School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, CHINA

Abstract: Nowadays, shale gas has set off a global "green revolution". In terms of our country, the development and utilization of shale gas resource has been mentioned as a possible solution for the government's energy strategy planning. Along with the shale gas geological evaluation, development theoretical innovation, related key technology breakthrough and national policy support, broad prospects for the development of shale gas resources in China is expected to change China's natural gas development and the whole energy development pattern. But for the investment of shale gas project, the required amount and investment risk is bigger, seeking international cooperation, exploring the cooperation mode, attracting the capital will be the important choice for development of shale gas project. In this article, through the expounds and analysis of shale gas investment and financing needs, and the shale gas project financing theory and structure, I am trying to seek suitable financing way for shale gas project, find the key to the success of the financing factors. Eventually come to the conclusion that shale gas enterprises should not limit in a single financing mode, but combine a variety of financing channels and means to raise money.

Keywords: Shale gas; Financing structure; Raise money