Shale Oil and Gas Handbook. Theory, Technologies, and Challenges

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Shale Oil and Gas Handbook: Theory, Technologies, and Challenges provides users with information on how shale oil and gas exploration has revolutionized today’s energy industry. As activity has boomed and job growth continues to increase, training in this area for new and experienced engineers is essential. This book provides comprehensive information on both the engineering design and research aspects of this emerging industry. Covering the full spectrum of basic definitions, characteristics, drilling techniques, and processing and extraction technologies, the book is a great starting point to educate oil and gas personnel on today’s shale industry. Critical topics covered include characterization of shale gas, theory and methods, typical costs, and obstacles for exploration and drilling, R&D and technology development in shale production, EOR methods in shale oil reservoirs, and the current status and impending challenges for shale oil and gas, including the inevitable future prospects relating to worldwide development. Content: Front Matter,Copyright,About the AuthorsEntitled to full textChapter One - Shale Gas: Introduction, Basics, and Definitions, Pages 1-26 Chapter Two - Shale Gas Characteristics, Pages 27-79 Chapter Three - Exploration and Drilling in Shale Gas and Oil Reserves, Pages 81-121 Chapter Four - Shale Gas Production Technologies, Pages 123-152 Chapter Five - Shale Gas Processing, Pages 153-192 Chapter Six - Shale Oil: Fundamentals, Definitions, and Applications, Pages 193-230 Chapter Seven - Properties of Shale Oil, Pages 231-283 Chapter Eight - Production Methods in Shale Oil Reservoirs, Pages 285-319 Chapter Nine - Shale Oil Processing and Extraction Technologies, Pages 321-356 Chapter Ten - Shale Oil and Gas: Current Status, Future, and Challenges, Pages 357-404 Index, Pages 405-414