Abstract
The drive to implement unconventional gas drilling by means of hydraulic fracturing in United Kingdom (UK) has been a major issue of concern due to the potential environmental and health impacts. This paper is aimed at examining the following: what triggers the need for the unconventional gas; the process of unconventional gas through hydraulic fracturing method; the potential risks of hydraulic fracturing to the environment and to human health; key success factors for implementing hydraulic fracturing; possible options in fluids to go greener from the traditional approach; pros and cons of the various fluid options to ascertain their sustainability. It also presents a project methodology for hydraulic fracturing and discusses what needs to be determined before it is implemented in the UK.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | QUALITA 2015 - 11th International Pluridisciplinary Congress on Quality, Dependability and Sustainability - Nancy, France Duration: 17 Mar 2015 → 19 Mar 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | QUALITA 2015 - 11th International Pluridisciplinary Congress on Quality, Dependability and Sustainability |
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| Country/Territory | France |
| City | Nancy |
| Period | 17/03/15 → 19/03/15 |
