The ability to economically produce natural gas from unconventional shale gas reservoirs has been made possible recently through the application of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. This new technique has radically changed the energy future of the States of Texas and Louisiana is discussed with respect to economics and environmental impact.

Energy and future environmental costs in Louisiana and Texas

255th National Meeting (2018)

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