Unconventional Shale Gas Development: Lessons Learned gives engineers the latest research developments and practical applications in today’s operations. Comprised of both academic and corporate contributors, a balanced critical review on technologies utilized are covered. Environmental topics are presented, including produced water management and sustainable operations in gas systems. Machine learning applications, well integrity and economic challenges are also covered to get the engineer up-to-speed. With its critical elements, case studies, history plot visuals and flow charts, the book delivers a critical reference to get today’s petroleum engineers updated on the latest research and applications surrounding shale gas systems.

• Bridges the gap between the latest research developments and practical applications through case studies and workflow charts
• Helps readers understand the latest developments from the balanced viewpoint of academic and corporate contributors
• Considers environmental and sustainable operations in shale gas systems, including produced water management