The Role of Science in Developing Enhanced Oil & Gas Resources, Being Environmentally Sound, Protecting Water Use and Future Economics.

Davis L. Ford

Abstract

WITH THE BOOM OF FRACTURING RELATED OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION IN THE U.S., EXPORTING NATURAL GAS (LNG) BECOMES A MAJOR ISSUE. MANY IN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE UKRAINE, POLAND, GERMANY, AND CONTIGUOUS COUNTRIES, ARE PLANNING ON GAS AS THE PRIMARY SUPPLIER OF ENERGY IN THE FUTURE. THIS OPENS UP A MAJOR OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR DOMESTIC PRODUCTION