Current Publications
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 | An Environmental Discussion of Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus Shale--Presented at AIPG meeting in Pittsburgh on May 5-6. Environmental considerations, especially those related to high volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF), have generated spirited debate among all stakeholders. Many of the concerns raised by the public seem to stem from a lack of technical awareness of how shale gas development occurs. |
 | Water Resources and Use for Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus Shale Region-Presented at AIPG meeting in Pittsburgh on May 5-6. This paper addresses three inter-related topics, each with a bearing on water sourcing within the three primary states:A description of the major water resources and regulatory structure associated with the Marcellus Shale areas of New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia as well as the two major river basin commissions in the area: the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and the Delaware River Basin Commission; and a description of the metrics used by each of these organizations to regulate water use. Project website at NETL http://www.netl.doe.gov/technologies/oil-gas/Petroleum/projects/Environmental/Produced_Water/00797_ShaleWater.html |
 | COMPLETION/STIMULATION TECHNOLOGY-Considerations for Development of Marcellus Shale Gas. Operators are working to optimize fracture patterns for improved production and to ensure containment and efficient use of frac fluids. Click on the cover for an article written by ALL Consulting and edited by World Oil from July 2009 edition. www.worldoil.com |
 | Produced Water Issues with Shale Gas Production-Presented at the SPE Tight Gas Completions Workshop in Denver, Colorado April 28, 2010. |
 | Projecting the Economic Impact of Marcellus Shale Gas Development in West Virginia. This report, prepared by ALL Consulting, LLC, examines the economic impact of Marcellus shale gas development in WV. Read More! |
 | Modern Shale Gas Development. Presented at the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association Mid-Continent CBM & Shale Gas Symposium December 8, 2009 in Tulsa, Oklahoma by Dan Arthur, P.E. Visit OIPA. |
 | NETL E&P Focus Winter 2009. Published by the National Energy Technology Laboratory to promote the exchange of information among those involved in natural gas and oil operations, research, and development. Within this addition, NETL announces that they have selected nine new projects for environmental management of produced and flowback water-ALL Consulting's new project with NETL is listed on page 8. |
This report attempts to describe, summarize and analyze various produced water treatment systems developed by oil and gas producers, research organizations, water treatment service companies, and universities. Treatment technologies, furthermore, have applicability to different kinds of produced water from strong brines to brackish waters. | |
Prepared for the benefit of Domestic Energy Producers Alliance (DEPA). The purpose of this paper is to examine the contributing factors and to discuss potential strategies to mitigate future price differential within the Midwest region. Primary authors are Mr. Dan Arthur, P.E. and Mr. David Bockelmann, P.G. of ALL Consulting. | |
Prepared for the benefit of Domestic Energy Producers Alliance (DEPA). The purpose of this paper is to examine the contributing factors and to discuss potential strategies to mitigate future price differential within the Rocky Mountain region and Williston Basin in particular. Primary authors are Mr. Dan Arthur, P.E. and Mr. David Bockelmann, P.G. of ALL Consulting. | |
This presentation was presented by Mr. J. Daniel Arthur, P.E. at the Annual Meeting of the Independent Petroleum Association of New York (IOGA NY), held in Findley Lake, New York, on July 8, 2009. Mr. Arthur was an invited speaker and the presentation discusses a range of water management issues, from sourcing to disposal. For questions regarding these issues, Mr. Arthur can be contacted at darthur@all-llc.com. | |
This presentation material was presented by Mr. J. Daniel Arthur, P.E., President and Chief Engineer at ALL Consulting. The presentation was part of a workshop organized by John Martin of the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) at the Annual Meeting of the Independent Petroleum Association of New York (IOGA NY), held in Findley Lake, New York, on July 8, 2009. For questions regarding these issues, Mr. Arthur can be contacted at darthur@all-llc.com. | |
 | Modern Shale Gas Development in the United States: A Primer This Primer on Modern Shale Gas Development in the United States was commissioned through the Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC). It is an effort to provide sound technical information on and additional insight into the relationship between today’s fastest growing, and sometimes controversial, natural gas resource development activity, and environmental protection, especially water resource management. |
At the core of shale gas development are two key technologies: horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. This paper will present a summary and evaluation of the environmental implications of hydraulic fracturing in shale gas reservoirs, with examples from multiple basins. | |
This paper describes the importance of shale gas in meeting the future energy needs of the United States and providing an overview of modern shale gas development. It also presents a summary of regulations applicable to the natural gas production industry, and details the environmental considerations related to shale gas development. | |
Hydraulic fracturing is a key component of the successful development model for shale gas plays. This paper will review the evolution of hydraulic fracturing, including environmental and regulatory considerations related to development of the Fayetteville Shale play. | |
Topics addressed in the paper will include discussion on why hydraulic fracturing is performed; the hydraulic fracturing process; applicable design and engineering aspects of well completions; geological considerations such as confinement of the fracturing process; potential risks to groundwater and underground sources of drinking water; and the use of hydraulic fracturing fluids and associated technical considerations. | |
 | Coal Bed Methane Primer-New Source of Natural Gas-Environmental Implications During the second half of the 1990s Coal Bed Methane (CBM) production increased dramatically to represent a significant new source of natural gas for many Western states. Matching these soaring production rates during this period was a heightened public awareness of environmental concerns. The accelerating interest in CBM development coupled with growth in public involvement has prompted the creation of this CBM Primer. |
 | Handbook on Best Management Practices for CBM This handbook is intended to serve as a resource to industry, regulators, land managers, and concerned citizens. The handbook presents background information on CBM activity in the Montana portion of the Powder River Basin (Study Area) while also presenting a number of Best Management Practices and Mitigation Strategies specific to CBM that have been successfully used throughout the United States. |
 | CBM Produced Water-Management and Beneficial Use Alternatives The purpose of this document is to serve as a resource for planning, understanding and implementing environmentally sound water management practices with an emphasis on the beneficial use of CBM produced water. |
 | Siting, Design, Construction and Reclamation-CBNG Impoundments This Guidebook was developed to be used as a planning tool by operators and engineers working in the Powder River Basin. By following the guidelines set forth in this Guidebook, operators and engineers can hope to mitigate the environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of impoundments before they become a problem, and avoid several pitfalls that could drastically impact the economic feasibility of a CBNG project. |
 | Adverse Impact Reduction Handbook-Reducing Onshore Natural G & O Exploration and Production Impacts (LINGO) The objectives of this research project are to collate and disseminate information on technologies and practices that will help minimize environmental impact resulting from oil and gas development. It is anticipated that this, in turn, will facilitate the removal of barriers and/or delays to exploration and production on federally owned lands and/or mineral estates. |
 | Navigating NEPA-Supplemental Handbook This handbook has been written for those agencies and corporations involved in oil and gas development on federally administered minerals with limited staff or expertise, and for those practitioners who would like to improve their understanding of the NEPA process and how it relates to oil and gas activities. |
 | Improving Access to Onshore Oil & Gas Resources on Federal Lands To date the majority of proposed oil and gas development documents i.e., (EISs, EAs, Project Plans), can be characterized by their lack of oil and gas references, conflicting model parameter assumptions and inconsistent analyses. By providing easily obtainable factual and verifiable data, and proven analysis methods a consistent review process can be derived between all stakeholders resulting in increased domestic on-shore oil and gas production and the same or increased levels of environmental protection. |
 | Sage-Grouse in Regions with Energy Development The surging concern and awareness for the greater sage-grouse has placed considerable strain on BLM, land managers and energy stakeholders to develop measures and conservation plans to protect critical resources for the grouse, while insuring domestic energy production remains fruitful. This paper will also address and highlight current conservation plans from important stakeholders; discuss current and historical management approaches; and synopsize current energy related scientific evaluations that address sage-grouse population declines. |
 | Synergistic Approach to Sustainable Energy Development This paper addresses sustainable approaches of leveraging the technologies of the oil and gas industry to explore new beneficial alternatives for produced water management while also providing solutions to key issues facing the alternative energy industry, especially in the area of Biofuels. Details in this paper stem from research conducted by ALL Consulting and numerous cooperators and contributors through research conducted for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory. |