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Implementing a Greener Hydraulic Fracturing in Scotland

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    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 languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    EventQUALITA 2015 - 11th International Pluridisciplinary Congress on Quality, Dependability and Sustainability - Nancy, France
    Duration: 17 Mar 201519 Mar 2015

    Conference

    ConferenceQUALITA 2015 - 11th International Pluridisciplinary Congress on Quality, Dependability and Sustainability
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityNancy
    Period17/03/1519/03/15

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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