Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8125382 | Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering | 2018 | 111 Pages |
Abstract
The success of shale resource development has not been without controversy. Public fear of the hydraulic fracturing process, or “fracking” has been amplified by shale gas opponents, leading to restrictions against shale development in many areas, and outright bans in some locations like New York and Quebec. The “boomtown” nature of the early development, and the lack of definitive environmental risk data has added to the negative perceptions, resulting in a backlash against some exploration and production ventures. Researchers have been gradually reducing the amount of uncertainty with respect to environmental risks, and as operators have gained more experience, the frequency of incidents has fallen. Many operators now recognize that obtaining a “social license” from the community is a necessary first step for successful shale gas development.
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Authors
Daniel J. Soeder,