Advances in theories, methods and applications for shale resource
use
Shale is the dominant rock in the sedimentary record. It is also the
subject of increased interest because of the growing contribution of
shale oil and gas to energy supplies, as well as the potential use of
shale formations for carbon dioxide sequestration and nuclear waste
storage.
Shale: Subsurface Science and Engineering brings together geoscience
and engineering to present the latest models, methods and applications
for understanding and exploiting shale formations.
Volume highlights include:
- Review of current knowledge on shale geology
- Latest shale engineering methods such as horizontal drilling
- Reservoir management practices for optimized oil and gas field
development
- Examples of economically and environmentally viable methods of
hydrocarbon extraction from shale
- Discussion of issues relating to hydraulic fracking, carbon
sequestration, and nuclear waste storage
Book Review: I. D. Sasowsky, University of Akron, Ohio, September 2020
issue of CHOICE, CHOICE connect, A publication of the Association of
College and Research Libraries, A division of the American Library
Association, Connecticut, USA
Shale has a long history of use as construction fill and a ceramic
precursor. In recent years, its potential as a petroleum reservoir has
generated renewed interest and intense scientific investigation. Such
work has been significantly aided by the development of instrumentation
capable of examining and imaging these very fine-grained materials. This
timely multliauthor volume brings together 15 studies covering many
facets of the related science. The book is presented in two sections: an
overview and a second section emphasizing unconventional oil and gas.
Topics covered include shale chemistry, metals content, rock mechanics,
borehole stability, modeling, and fluid flow, to name only a few. The
introductory chapter (24 pages) is useful and extensively referenced.
The lead chapter to the second half of the book, "Characterization of
Unconventional Resource Shales," provides a notably detailed analysis
supporting a comprehensive production workflow. The book is richly
illustrated in full color, featuring high-quality images, graphs, and
charts. The extensive index provides depth of access to the volume. This
work will be of special interest to a diverse group of investigators
moving forward with understanding this fascinating group of rocks.
Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty
and professionals.
