Fracking : a reference handbook /: a reference handbook. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: David E. Newton.
• Authors: Newton, David E
• Contents: Preface1 Background and HistoryThe Genesis of Fossil FuelsOil and Gas ResourcesTerminologyExploring for Oil and GasDrilling TechnologyPetroleum ChemistryA Brief History of Petroleum ExplorationThe Petroleum CenturyThe Natural Gas CenturyHydraulic FracturingThe History of Hydraulic FracturingHorizontal DrillingConclusionReferences2 Problems, Controversies, and SolutionsPeak Oil and Gas: Still a Looming Threat or Only a Distant Fantasy?The Global State of AffairsEnergy Independence for the United StatesBenefits of FrackingDirect Economic BenefitsIndirect Economic BenefitsEnvironmental BenefitsOpposition to FrackingProblems Associated with Hydraulic FracturingWater UseWater ContaminationAir PollutionEarthquakesAesthetic and Related DisturbancesLaws and RegulationsConclusionReferences3 PerspectivesIntroductionSeparating Fact from Hype: Trudy E. BellWhy Fracking Is Beneficial: Bruce EverettThe Urgent Need for Global Definition of Terms in the Reporting on Fracking and Seismic Activity: Gina HaglerFracking and the Future of Fresh Water: Michael PastorkovichFracking by the Numbers: John RumplerExploring Alternative Uses for Fracking Water: Lana StraubFracking Like It's Your Job: Why Worker Safety in the Fracking Industry Is So Important: Laura WalterFeeding the Fracking Workforce: How Worker Nutrition Supports Health, Safety and Productivity: Christopher WanjekFood as ProtectionWhat Workers Need, and What Workers GetReturn on InvestmentReferences4 ProfilesIntroductionAmerican Gas AssociationAmerican Petroleum InstituteAmerica's Natural Gas AllianceChesapeake Climate Action NetworkConsumer Energy AllianceH. John Eastman (1905–1985)Terry EngelderEnvironment AmericaFood & Water WatchGround Water Protection CouncilErle P. Halliburton (1892–1957)William Hart (1797–1865)Independent Petroleum Association of AmericaAnthony R. Ingraffea (1947–)International Energy AgencyInterstate Natural Gas Association of AmericaInterstate Oil and Gas Compact CommissionE.?W. Marland (1874–1941)Aubrey McClendon (1959–)George Mitchell (1919–2013)The National Association of Royalty OwnersNo Fracked Gas in MassEdward A.?L. Roberts (1829–1881)The Endocrine Disruption ExchangeTom L. Ward (1959–)Waterkeeper Alliance5 Data and DocumentsIntroductionDataTable 5.1 Chemicals Present in 652 Different Products Used by Hydraulic Fracturing CompaniesTable 5.2 Discovered but Unproved Technically Recoverable Shale Gas and Oil Resources in the United States: Shale Oil ResourcesTable 5.3 Estimated Number of Fracking Wells in the United StatesTable 5.4 Water Used for FrackingTable 5.5 Estimated Air Pollution Produced from Early Stages of Fracking (Drilling and Well Completion) in 2012 (tons)Table 5.6 Estimated Risked Shale Gas and Shale Oil Resources In-Place and Technically Recoverable in 41 Countries as Assessed in 2013Table 5.7 U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved ReservesDocumentsCrude Oil Windfall Profit Tax Act of 1980Hydraulic Fracturing ExclusionsSafe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 113-103, Section 300h(d)(1)Clean Water Act, Public Law 95-217, Sections 1326, 1342Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Public Law 94-580, 6921(b)Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA; also known as the Superfund Act), Public Law 96-510, 9601Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation vs. U.S. EPA, 118 F.3d 1467 (1997)Evaluation of Impacts to Underground Sources of Drinking Water by Hydraulic Fracturing of Coalbed Methane Reservoirs Study (2004)ES-8 Did EPA Find Any Cases of Contaminated Drinking Water Wells Caused by Hydraulic Fracturing in CBM Wells?Testimony Submitted to the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Washington, DC, June 18, 2009, Prepared by the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission on Behalf of the Nation's Oil and Gas Producing StatesStudy of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources—Progress Report (2012)Act 13, State of Pennsylvania (2012)Robinson Township, et al. vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, (J-127A-D-2012) (2013)Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act S.1135, 113th Congress, 1st Session (2013)Powder River Basin Resource Council, Wyoming Outdoor Council, Earthworks, and Center for Effective Government (Formerly OMB Watch) vs. Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., 2014 WY 37 (2014)Norse Energy Crop. vs. Town of Dryden, et al. (2014)Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons (Such as Shale Gas) Using High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing in the EU (2014)6 Resources for Further ResearchIntroductionBooksArticlesReportsInternet7 ChronologyGlossaryIndexAbout the Author.
• Publisher Details: New York : ABC-CLIO
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (360 pages)
• Subjects: 622/.2; Science -- Energy; Hydraulic fracturing -- Environmental aspects; Gas well drilling -- Environmental aspects; Hydraulic fracturing -- Government policy -- United States; Science -- Biotechnology; Politics & government
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9798216086604
• Related ISBNs: 9781610696913
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