Science Protecting Water in Hydraulic Fracturing

Learn about best practices for water management in unconventional gas extraction through this 55-minute webinar from the Australian Water School. Explore the recommendations made by a scientific inquiry in the Northern Territory for sustainable surface and groundwater resource management and risk mitigation in hydraulic fracturing for onshore shale gas. Discover how to maintain water quality for human consumption, agriculture, stock watering, and aquatic ecosystems in accordance with Australian guidelines. Delve into topics such as Queensland CSG LNG export, Australia's growth in LNG exports, the differences between shale gas and coal seam gas, hydraulic fracturing processes, water supply and waste water issues, potential contamination risks, and the economic viability of the industry. Gain insights into transitional energy sources, co-produced water management, water quality in coal seam gas operations, water treatment plant design, salinity types, risk management strategies, and brine disposal methods.

Intro
PRESENTERS
Take Away Messages
Queensland CSG LNG Export
Australia's Growth in LNG Exports
Shale Gas is not Coal Seam Gas
What is Hydraulic Fracturing
Water Supply Issues
Waste Water Issues
How Waste Water Might Contaminate
Conclusions Is this $3+Billion Year Bankable?
Transitional Energy Source
Co-Produced Water
Produced Water Volumes
Water and Well Relationship
CSG Water Quality
Designing a WTP
Types of Salinity
Risk Management
Brine Disposal