Resources
Select resources about shale gas development:
“Modern Shale Gas Development in the United States – A Primer,” DOE NETL
IEA (International Energy Agency) “Golden Rules for a Golden Age of Gas” Special Report (2012), available at
http://www.worldenergyoutlook.org/media/weowebsite/2012/goldenrules/WEO2012_GoldenRulesReport.pdf
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB), Shale Gas Production Subcommittee
Interim Report (Aug. 18, 2011) available at http://www.shalegas.energy.gov/resources/081811_90_day_report_final.pdf
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB), Shale Gas Production Subcommittee
Final Report (Nov. 18, 2011) available at http://www.shalegas.energy.gov/resources/111811_final_report.pdf
EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Plan (Nov. 2011) available at
http://www.epa.gov/hfstudy/HF_Study__Plan_110211_FINAL_508.pdf
DOE/ARI World Shale Gas Resources: An Initial Assessment of 14 Regions Outside the United States, available at http://www.eia.gov/analysis/studies/worldshalegas/.
IHS CERA Economic Benefits of Shale Gas Series of 3 Special Reports:
America’s New Energy Future: The Unconventional Oil and Gas Revolution and the US Economy, Volume 1-3 - National
Economic Contributions available at http://www.ihs.com/info/ecc/a/americas-new-energy-future.aspx.
1. The national economic contributions of unconventional upstream oil and natural gas activity in the lower 48 US states.
2. The state-level economic contributions of unconventional upstream oil and natural gas activity in the lower 48 US states
3. The economic contributions and prospects for a domestic manufacturing renaissance resulting from unconventional upstream oil and natural gas activity in the lower 48 US states.
Select Websites:
EPA – Environmental Protection Agency - Natural Gas Extraction - Hydraulic Fracturing http://www.epa.gov/hydraulicfracture/
This EPA site identifies the various environmental issues related to shale gas development (air, emissions, water, waste etc) and relevant laws and regulations.
EPA – EPA's Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources at http://www.epa.gov/hfstudy/
The overall purpose of the EPA study is to understand the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water resources. The scope of the research includes the full lifespan of water in hydraulic fracturing, from acquisition of the water, through the mixing of chemicals and actual fracturing, to the post-fracturing stage, including the management of flowback and produced water and its ultimate treatment and disposal.
NETL – National Energy Technology Laboratory at http://www.netl.doe/gov
The NETL website has a complete list of research projects with details about objectives, accomplishments, expected benefits and results.
“Modern Shale Gas Development in the United States – A Primer,” DOE NETL
- September, 2013: Modern Shale Gas Development in the United States: An Update [PDF-12.5MB] This update provides additional information on the current status of various shale plays that have undergone significant development over the past four years.
- April, 2009: Modern Shale Gas Development in the United States: A Primer [PDF-5.11MB] Original Shale Gas Primer - 2009
IEA (International Energy Agency) “Golden Rules for a Golden Age of Gas” Special Report (2012), available at
http://www.worldenergyoutlook.org/media/weowebsite/2012/goldenrules/WEO2012_GoldenRulesReport.pdf
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB), Shale Gas Production Subcommittee
Interim Report (Aug. 18, 2011) available at http://www.shalegas.energy.gov/resources/081811_90_day_report_final.pdf
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB), Shale Gas Production Subcommittee
Final Report (Nov. 18, 2011) available at http://www.shalegas.energy.gov/resources/111811_final_report.pdf
EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Plan (Nov. 2011) available at
http://www.epa.gov/hfstudy/HF_Study__Plan_110211_FINAL_508.pdf
DOE/ARI World Shale Gas Resources: An Initial Assessment of 14 Regions Outside the United States, available at http://www.eia.gov/analysis/studies/worldshalegas/.
IHS CERA Economic Benefits of Shale Gas Series of 3 Special Reports:
America’s New Energy Future: The Unconventional Oil and Gas Revolution and the US Economy, Volume 1-3 - National
Economic Contributions available at http://www.ihs.com/info/ecc/a/americas-new-energy-future.aspx.
1. The national economic contributions of unconventional upstream oil and natural gas activity in the lower 48 US states.
2. The state-level economic contributions of unconventional upstream oil and natural gas activity in the lower 48 US states
3. The economic contributions and prospects for a domestic manufacturing renaissance resulting from unconventional upstream oil and natural gas activity in the lower 48 US states.
Select Websites:
EPA – Environmental Protection Agency - Natural Gas Extraction - Hydraulic Fracturing http://www.epa.gov/hydraulicfracture/
This EPA site identifies the various environmental issues related to shale gas development (air, emissions, water, waste etc) and relevant laws and regulations.
EPA – EPA's Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources at http://www.epa.gov/hfstudy/
The overall purpose of the EPA study is to understand the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water resources. The scope of the research includes the full lifespan of water in hydraulic fracturing, from acquisition of the water, through the mixing of chemicals and actual fracturing, to the post-fracturing stage, including the management of flowback and produced water and its ultimate treatment and disposal.
NETL – National Energy Technology Laboratory at http://www.netl.doe/gov
The NETL website has a complete list of research projects with details about objectives, accomplishments, expected benefits and results.