The original Primer on Modern Shale Gas Development in the United States was an effort to provide sound technical information on and additional insight into the relationship between natural gas resource development activity and environmental protection, especially water resource management, during the early development stages of this resource.
This 2023 update is intended to share information about the changes and innovation that have occurred over the past decade-plus as shale gas development has matured. Additionally, it outlines many of the current challenges in the industry including water management. Finally, this report also supports GWPC’s mission to protect national groundwater resources and promote capacity building in state regulatory agencies by providing the most up-to-date information possible on modern shale gas development.
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