What are unconventional resources?
Energy and environment
Unconventional resource development
Learn about the resources, technology and processes involved in unconventional resource development.
Technology and process
Phases of natural gas production
Before any wells are drilled, extensive surveillance is done to study the locations of the underground natural gas reservoir and the nature of the local topography, so as to ensure minimal impact of operations on the local community.Unconventional resources Article •
Horizontal drilling
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Well construction and integrity
A properly designed and constructed oil and gas well is essential to protecting the water table and ensuring successful production.Unconventional resources Article •
Water
The water used in unconventional resource development and hydraulic fracturing typically comes from surface or groundwater sources.Unconventional resources Article •
Equipment
Natural gas extraction and production requires a mix of resources and equipment. The geographical diversity of those supplying the equipment needed to bring unconventional supplies of oil and natural gas to the surface shows the far-flung nature of fracking manufacturing and its economic benefits.
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