Shale Energy Technology Assessment Current and Emerging Water Practices

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pollution.

Power resources--Research.

Power resources.

Shale gas.

Shale oils.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2014

Summary:

Provides technological assessment of existing and emerging water procurement and management practices in shale energy-producing regions of the U.S. Highlights shale oil and gas as a growing U.S. energy source, and environmental concerns associated with the development of these resources through hydraulic fracking. Discusses shale energy resources development, examines water inputs into shale development, addresses wastewater management, considers issues related to induced seismicity and abandoned wells, and profiles emerging water technologies for shale energy development. Includes tables and graphs

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. Shale Energy Technology Assessment

Publisher Number:

CRS-2014-RSI-0330

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license