Presents an up-to-date description of current and new hydraulic fracturing processes

Hydraulic fracturing has opened access to vast domestic reserves of natural gas that could provide an important stepping stone to a clean energy future. When used in combination with horizontal drilling, hydraulic fracturing has allowed industry to access natural gas reserves previously considered uneconomical, particularly in shale formations. Yet questions about the safety of hydraulic fracturing persist and the technology has been the subject of both enthusiasm and increasing environmental and health concerns in recent years.

The Handbook of Hydraulic Fracturing’s main goal is to alleviate much of the confusion that exists in regards to hydraulic fracturing.  It presents the facts as they are currently available and understood.

Handbook of Hydraulic Fracturing presents

• An up-to-date description of current and new hydraulic fracturing
• A description of how hydraulic fracturing is performed and consequences of those actions
• Details environmental impact issues including health impacts
• Economic consideration of hydraulic fracturing are presented 

The book is written in easy-to-read using language that is understandable by scientists, engineers, and non-technical persons.  It gives the reader a full understanding of the concept and practice of hydraulic fracturing as well as the various environmental aspects of the process.