Regency West 4 (Hyatt Regency San Antonio)
This session will focus on the latest developments, practices, and field case studies regarding hydraulic fracturing operation for shale gas and oil extraction and protection of groundwater. Experts from industry, academia, consulting companies, and state and federal agencies will present their latest research and findings.
Moderators:
Robert Puls, Ph.D.
Oklahoma Water Survey, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Jean-Philippe Nicot
Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Bridget R. Scanlon, PhD
Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Oklahoma Water Survey, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Jean-Philippe Nicot
Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Bridget R. Scanlon, PhD
Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
1:35 p.m.
The Effects of Hydraulic Fracturing on Groundwater - Quantity and Quality
Peter S. Cartwright, PE, Cartwright Consulting Co.
Peter S. Cartwright, PE, Cartwright Consulting Co.
1:55 p.m.
Risk Assessment of Liquid Waste Disposal by Deep Well Injection
Paul Bertetti, Southwest Research Institute
Ronald Green, Southwest Research Institute
Alan Morris, Southwest Research Institute
Paul Bertetti, Southwest Research Institute
Ronald Green, Southwest Research Institute
Alan Morris, Southwest Research Institute
2:15 p.m.
Gas Well/Water Well Subsurface Contamination - Plan for Investigation
Rickard R. Railsback, Cura Environmental & Emergency Services
Rickard R. Railsback, Cura Environmental & Emergency Services
2:35 p.m.
Evaluation of Large-Scale Pumping and Hydraulic Fracturing on the Groundwater Resources in DeWitt County, Texas
Steven C. Young, Ph.D., PG, PE, INTERA Inc.
Charlotte Krause, Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District
Steven C. Young, Ph.D., PG, PE, INTERA Inc.
Charlotte Krause, Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District
2:55 p.m.
Qualitative Risk Assessment for Hydraulic Fracturing Operations in Proximity to the SAWS Regional Carrizo Project
Kenneth Nichols, PE, CH2M Hill
Adam Eddy, San Antonio Water System
Kenneth Nichols, PE, CH2M Hill
Adam Eddy, San Antonio Water System
3:15 p.m.
Use of Saline Groundwater and Produced Water for Makeup of Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids
J. Daniel Arthur, PE, SPEC, ALL Consulting, LLC
Jeff Cline, Ph.D., ALL Consulting, LLC
David Alleman, ALL Consulting, LLC
J. Daniel Arthur, PE, SPEC, ALL Consulting, LLC
Jeff Cline, Ph.D., ALL Consulting, LLC
David Alleman, ALL Consulting, LLC
