Hydraulic fracturing‐induced seismicity

R Schultz, RJ Skoumal, MR Brudzinski… - Reviews of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Hydraulic fracturing (HF) is a technique that is used for extracting petroleum resources from
impermeable host rocks. In this process, fluid injected under high pressure causes fractures …

A review of the issues and treatment options for wastewater from shale gas extraction by hydraulic fracturing

JM Estrada, R Bhamidimarri - Fuel, 2016 - Elsevier
Since the beginning of this millennium, shale gas extraction by horizontal drilling and
hydraulic fracturing has boosted US gas production, changing the global energy markets …

A review of the current status of induced seismicity monitoring for hydraulic fracturing in unconventional tight oil and gas reservoirs

L Li, J Tan, DA Wood, Z Zhao, D Becker, Q Lyu, B Shu… - Fuel, 2019 - Elsevier
During the past decades, significant progress has been made in the development of induced
seismicity monitoring for related human activities. Hydraulic fracturing and induced …

[HTML][HTML] Life cycle environmental impacts of UK shale gas

L Stamford, A Azapagic - Applied energy, 2014 - Elsevier
Exploitation of shale gas in the UK is at a very early stage, but with the latest estimates
suggesting potential resources of 3.8× 10 13 cubic metres–enough to supply the UK for next …

Shale gas: A review of the economic, environmental, and social sustainability

J Cooper, L Stamford, A Azapagic - Energy Technology, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The growth of the shale gas industry in the US has raised expectations that other nations
could boost domestic gas production, leading to lower energy prices and improved energy …

The integrity of oil and gas wells

RB Jackson - Proceedings of the National Academy of …, 2014 - National Acad Sciences
Public concerns about oil and natural gas extraction these days inevitably turn to hydraulic
fracturing, where millions of gallons of water, sand, and chemicals are pumped underground …

Seeing futures now: Emergent US and UK views on shale development, climate change and energy systems

T Partridge, M Thomas, BH Harthorn, N Pidgeon… - Global Environmental …, 2017 - Elsevier
Shale development–extraction of oil and gas from shale rock formations using hydraulic
fracturing or 'fracking'–has become a critical focus for energy debates in the US and UK. In …

Recent advances in deep eutectic solvents as shale swelling inhibitors: A comprehensive review

K Sultana, MT Rahman, K Habib, L Das - ACS omega, 2022 - ACS Publications
Inhibitors have evolved from their primary function of controlling swelling during hydraulic
fracturing processes in shale reservoirs. This study provides a comprehensive review of …

A perspective on the potential application of bio-inhibitors for shale stabilization during drilling and hydraulic fracturing processes

AK Quainoo, BM Negash, CB Bavoh, TO Ganat… - Journal of Natural Gas …, 2020 - Elsevier
This work presents a comprehensive review on the use of bio-inhibitors for stabilizing gas/oil
shales during drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The swelling and dispersion inhibiting …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the traffic-related environmental impacts of hydraulic-fracturing (fracking) operations

PS Goodman, F Galatioto, N Thorpe, AK Namdeo… - Environment …, 2016 - Elsevier
Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has been used extensively in the US and Canada since the
1950s and offers the potential for significant new sources of oil and gas supply. Numerous …