ABSTRACT
There is a strong need for innovation and the development of viable renewable energy sources. Recent technological advances now allow natural gas supplies-previously believed inaccessible or nonexistent-to be discovered, mined, and processed for both industrial and consumer use. The technology, a controversial process that is alternatively called h
Introduction. Shale Gas. Shale Gas Geology. Shale Gas Plays. Shale Gas Sources. Hydraulic Fracturing: The Process. Chemicals Used in Hydraulic Fracturing. Environmental Considerations. Laws and Regulations Affecting Shale Gas Development and Operations. Glossary. Appendices. Index.
