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Generation, transport, and disposal of wastewater associated with Marcellus Shale gas development
Author(s) -
Lutz Brian D.,
Lewis Aura.,
Doyle Martin W.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
water resources research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.863
H-Index - 217
eISSN - 1944-7973
pISSN - 0043-1397
DOI - 10.1002/wrcr.20096
Subject(s) - wastewater , shale gas , petroleum engineering , environmental science , waste management , oil shale , geology , environmental engineering , engineering
Key Points First comprehensive estimates of wastewater from Marcellus shale gas wells Marcellus wells produce less wastewater per unit gas than conventional wells Cumulative Marcellus wastewater volume may soon overwhelm disposal capacity