Where Fracking Water Goes in Shale-Gas Production
When hydrofracturing of a shale-gas well occurs, millions of gallons of water is injected deep underground at high pressure. Normally, only a fourth to a fifth of that volume flows back above ground. Where does the rest of it go?
That’s the topic of a free, Web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension‘s Marcellus Education Team, now available on-demand.
The webinar, “The Fracking-Water Nexus: Issues Encountered by Industry,” features Terry Engelder, Penn State professor of geosciences and a leading authority on the shale-gas play. He discusses research on residual treatment water in shale-gas development and production.
