Shale Gas: Exploration and Environmental and Economic Impacts explores the shale gas exploration and production activities that are increasing globally, also presenting a basic understanding on the geological, geochemical, and geophysical aspects. The book is a key reference that is useful for researchers, the oil and gas industry, and policymakers in gas producing and prospective countries. Users will find chapters on hydraulic fracturing and shale gas drilling, as well as the environmental and economic impacts of these activities. Further chapters include case studies on the shale gas revolution in the United States and other producing countries around the world.
| ISBN: | 9780128095737 |
| Publication date: | 26th January 2017 |
| Author: | Anurodh Mohan (Emeritus Scientist, Petroleum Geochemistry and Microbiology Group, National Geophysical Research Institut Dayal |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Genres: |
Petroleum technology Agribusiness and primary industries Energy industries and utilities |