The Fundamentals of Shale Gas
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About this event
OverviewHydraulic Fracturing was first used successfully by Halibruton oilfield services in Kansas, USA in 1947. Although common in America, this technique is subject to great controversy with environmentalists claiming it has the potential to contaminate ground water and even cause earthquakes.
About this courseImprove your knowledge of the shale gas industry, with practical topics from drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques to commercial opportunities, environmental factors and economic challenges faced.
- Promotion and occurrence of shale gas
- Gas resources and distribution
- Extraction and production
- The shale gas industry in North America, Europe and the UK
- Shale gas economics
- Drilling and hydraulic fracturing technique
- Environmental issues regarding exploration and production
- Opportunities, potential and challenges for shale gas