Deep Shale Oil and Gas

This book presents the latest advances and differences in deeper shale and tight oil and gas activity, providing a must-have reference for today's market

James G. Speight (Author)

9780128030974

Paperback / softback, published 7 September 2016

492 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.1 cm, 0.75 kg

Natural gas and crude oil production from hydrocarbon rich deep shale formations is one of the most quickly expanding trends in domestic oil and gas exploration. Vast new natural gas and oil resources are being discovered every year across North America and one of those new resources comes from the development of deep shale formations, typically located many thousands of feet below the surface of the Earth in tight, low permeability formations. Deep Shale Oil and Gas provides an introduction to shale gas resources as well as offer a basic understanding of the geomechanical properties of shale, the need for hydraulic fracturing, and an indication of shale gas processing. The book also examines the issues regarding the nature of shale gas development, the potential environmental impacts, and the ability of the current regulatory structure to deal with these issues. Deep Shale Oil and Gas delivers a useful reference that today’s petroleum and natural gas engineer can use to make informed decisions about meeting and managing the challenges they may face in the development of these resources.

1. Gas and Oil in Tight Formations 2. Reservoirs and Reservoir Fluids 3. Gas and Oil Resources in Tight Formations 4. Development and Production 5. Hydraulic Fracturing 6. Fluids Management 7. Properties Processing of Gas From Tight Formations 8. Properties and Processing of Crude Oil From Tight Formations 9. Environmental Impact

Subject Areas: Petroleum technology [THFP], Gas technology [THFG], Fossil fuel technologies [THF], Mining industry [KNAT]