Modern Shale Gas Development

By the end of this course you will be able to: Summarize natural gas and its role in the US Describe shale gas production and its elements Match the shale types to their regional locations Explain and identify the federal and local environmental laws and regulations governing shale gas production Identify and list the various elements of water air and land quality regulations that apply to shale gas development Define and explain a split estate and the impact it has on shale gas production Describe and identify horizontal drilling and its elements Select the techniques and processes that can be implemented to reduce shale gas production impacts on the environment Describe a casing and cementing program Identify the alternatives for drilling fluids in urban settings Explain and identify hydraulic fracturing design and process Summarize the consideration for air quality water management and treatment associated with shale gas production