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Fundamentals of Shale Energy Development: Geology, Hydraulic Fracturing, and Environmental, Geopolitical and Socio-economic Impacts

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EARTH 109: Fundamentals of Shale Energy Develoment: Geology, Hydraulic Fracturing, and Environmental, Geopolitical and Socio-economic Impacts

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Lesson 1: Constructive Conversations
Lesson 2: Introduction to Energy Sources
Lesson 3: Overview of Geologic Principles
Lesson 4: Geology of Oil and Gas
Lesson 5: Shale Energy Exploration, Leasing, and Permitting
Lesson 6: Upstream Operations - Drilling, Hydraulic Fracturing and Production
Lesson 7: Midstream Infrastructure - Pipelines and Compressor Stations
Lesson 8: Land Use Planning, Design, and Surface Impacts
Lesson 9: Water and Environmental Management for Shale Energy Development
Lesson 10: Community Impacts
Lesson 11: Downstream Energy Considerations: Utilization and Economic Impacts
Lesson 12: The Future of Shale Energy

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Authors: Dr. Michael Arthur, Terry Noll, Kathryn Brasier, Dave Messersmith, Dr. Esther Prins, Nooreen Meghani, Dr. Seth Blumsack, Dr. Tim Murtha, David Yoxtheimer, and Dr. Andrew Nyblade The Pennsylvania State University.

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