SPE Pgh October Lunch Mtg "Is Hydraulic Fracturing Safe for the Environment?" 

Come hear Kevin Fisher of Flotek speak on:

"The Effects of Hydraulic Fracturing on the Environment"

11:00 AM Registration & Networking

11:30 AM Lunch

12:00 PM Speaker Presentation

We will be at our usual meeting place, Cefalo's. See details in left box.

$35, in advance, online with PayPal (only credit card option).

$40, at the door, cash or check only.

$10, students, in advance or at the door.

To register, click Register Now button at the bottom of this page.

Abstract:

Much public discourse has taken place regarding hydraulic-fracture growth in unconventional reservoirs and whether fractures could potentially grow up to the surface and create communication pathways for frac fluids or produced hydrocarbons to pollute groundwater supplies. Real fracture-growth data mapped during thousands of fracturing treatments in unconventional reservoirs are presented along with the reported aquifer depths in the vicinity of the fractured wells. These data are supplemented with an in-depth discussion of fracture-growth limiting mechanisms augmented by mineback tests and other studies performed to visually examine hydraulic fractures. These height-growth limiting mechanisms, which are supported by the mapping data, provide insight into why hydraulic fractures are longer laterally and more constrained vertically. This information can be used to improve models, optimize fracturing, and provide definitive data for regulators and interest groups.

Speaker's Bio:

Kevin Fisher is Executive Vice President of Flotek Industries and has written as well as presented SPE Paper Number 145949 numerous times. Lately Kevin has been blending a talk on “Could Fracs Contaminate Aquifers” with “Green Frac Chemistry” with a talk entitled “Is Hydraulic Fracturing Safe for the Environment?”