Ipieca recognizes the need for effective water management in oil and gas from shale development and production. This awareness briefing provides an overview of water management in the onshore development and production of oil and gas from shale. It explains the water life cycle in shale operations and water quality, communicates industry practices, and directs readers to additional resources to learn more.
Water management in shale oil and gas. Ipieca awareness briefing.

1 October 2014
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