Current perspective on produced water management challenges during hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas recovery

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作者
Gregory, Kelvin [1 ]
Mohan, Arvind Murali [1 ]
机构
[1] Carnegie Mellon Univ, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
关键词
biogeochemistry; chemical toxicology; ecotoxicology; redox chemistry; water chemistry; MARCELLUS SHALE; WASTE-WATER; EARTHQUAKE SEQUENCE; CENTRAL ARKANSAS; EXTRACTION; WELLS; PENNSYLVANIA; COMMUNITIES; METHANE; USA;
D O I
10.1071/EN15001
中图分类号
O65 [分析化学];
学科分类号
070302 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Environmental context There is growing worldwide interest in the production of oil and gas from deep, shale formations following advances in the technical expertise to exploit these resources such as hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The potential widespread application of hydraulic fracturing has raised concerns over deleterious environmental impacts on fragile water resources. We discuss the environmental management challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, and the opportunities for innovation in the industry. Abstract The need for cheap and readily available energy and chemical feedstock, and the desire for energy independence have spurred worldwide interest in the development of unconventional oil and gas resources; in particular, the production of oil and gas from shale formations. Although these resources have been known for a long time, the technical expertise and market forces that enable economical development has coincided over the last 15 years. The amalgamation of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have enabled favourable economics for development of fossil energy from these unconventional reservoirs, but their potential widespread application has raised concerns over deleterious environmental impacts on fragile water resources. The environmental management challenges faced by the oil and gas industry arise from local water availability and infrastructure for treating and disposing of the high-strength wastewater that is produced. Although there are significant challenges, these create opportunities for innovation in the industry.
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页码:261 / 266
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