Abstract:In recent 10 years, the shale gas revolution in the United States has changed the energy structure, which is attracting more and more countries devoting themselves to the development of shale gas. Firstly, this paper introduces the process of the shale gas revolution in the United States and its achievement. Secondly, the paper describes the process and status of shale gas revolution in China. Finally, some development proposals are presented about the shale gas exploration of China based on the experience of the United States and the characteristic of shale gas in China. It is of great benefit to the shale gas revolution in China.