Shale Coverage

The Eagle Ford Shale: Stimulation & Completions Update

Efficiency, reliability and forward modeling are essential to successful operations in the Eagle Ford.

A Play with Great Potential

If commercially recoverable natural gas exists throughout the area, this shale could be one of the largest known natural gas fields.

Hydraulic Fracturing in the Utica Shale

Responsible consolidation of surface locations and facilities is a focus in this play.

Hydraulic Fracturing in the Bakken Shale

Space optimization for responsible and optimal hydrocarbon extraction

Avalon Shale: Is the Risk Worth It?

Operators face fiscal obstacles when producing in this unconventional play.

Stimulating the Oklahoma Woodford Shale in a Fiscally Challenging Environment

Careful planning and natural characteristics keep this an active play.

Oklahoma’s Versatile Play

Natural gas production has declined, but operations continue in this gas- and liquid-rich area.

Shale Drilling’s Global Expansion

Around the world, oil and gas is being produced from shale plays at growing rates.

Completions in the New Albany Shale

Predominant use of 100 percent nitrogen fracturing results in production success.

The New Albany Shale

Oil and gas industry production history in this diverse play