The rapid rise of shale gas development through horizontal drilling and high volume
hydraulic fracturing has expanded the extraction of hydrocarbon resources in the US The …

Background Natural gas has recently emerged as a relatively clean energy source that
offers the opportunity for a number of regions around the world to reduce their reliance on …

The safe disposal of liquid wastes associated with oil and gas production in the United
States is a major challenge given their large volumes and typically high levels of …

The rapid increase in unconventional natural gas (UNG) development in the United States
during the past decade has brought wells and related infrastructure closer to population …

The hydrocarbon resources of shale gas and tight oil have made a significant impact on
North American energy reserves over the past decade. The production of so-called …

High-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) has revolutionized the oil and gas industry
worldwide but has been accompanied by highly controversial incidents of reported water …

Improvements in horizontal drilling and hydrofracturing have revolutionized the energy
landscape by allowing the development of so-called “unconventional” gas resources. The …

The expansion of unconventional shale gas and hydraulic fracturing has increased the
volume of the oil and gas wastewater (OGW) generated in the US Here we demonstrate that …

The disposal and leaks of hydraulic fracturing wastewater (HFW) to the environment pose
human health risks. Since HFW is typically characterized by elevated salinity, concerns have …

This study estimates the life cycle water consumption and wastewater generation impacts of
a Marcellus shale gas well from its construction to end of life. Direct water consumption at …