gaudlip slides pdf ready for posting-10!21!10

8/2/2019 Gaudlip Slides PDF Ready for Posting-10!21!10

1/21

Marcellus Shale EducationalWebinar Series

October 2010 March 2011


2/21

Penn State Cooperative Extension MarcellusShale Educational Webinar Series

October 2010 March 2011

Six-part series of one-hour on-line educational seminars

Our goal is to help address the opportunities and challenges related toexploring for gas in the Marcellus shale in Pennsylvania

Audiences Public officials at all levels Cooperative Extension and other educational organizations Planning and economic development agencies or groups Environmental organizations People who might influence public policy or individual decisions regarding

exploration for gas

Citizens

For more information:

http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm


3/21

Todays Webinar

Water Use and Water

Reuse/Recycling in Marcellus Shale

Gas Exploration and Production

Dave Yoxtheimer - Penn State University

Tony Gaudlip - Range Resources
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm


4/21

Marcellus Shale Water Management l October 2010 l 4

Marcellus Shale Water Management

Tony Gaudlip, Water Operations Manager

October, 2010
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm


5/21


Requirements

Conventional versus unconventionalSources

Balancing regulatory considerations with operational flexibility

Reuse

Surface aesthetics versus downhole performanceStorage

Tanks, pit, impoundments

Transfer

Reducing truck traffic while ensuring integrity

Key Points
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm


6/21


Substantially Larger Volumes

4-6 million gallons per well

Increased Pump Rates80-100 bpm

Requirements
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm


7/21Marcellus Shale Water Management l October 2010 l 7

Simplified Fluid Design

Slickwater with corrosion inhibitor and bactericide

Water Quality

Shale permeability

Production mechanism

Water mobility

Challenge conventional rules of thumb

Requirements

Parameter Conventional Limits Considerations

pH 6.0 to 8.0 Fluid Stability, Scaling

Chlorides



Water Network

Sources
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm



Surface water

Sources



Municipal

Sources



Acid Mine Drainage

Sources



Super Sources

Sources



Reuse

Range Resources Reuses 100% of Our Flowback

Potential Downhole Issues: Fluid Stability

Bacteria

Scaling

Non-issues - Supported by well performance

TDS Build-up Concerns

Not an issue because of required dilution

Known Surface IssuesAesthetics

Solids

Bacteria (anaerobic)
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm



Reuse

Keys to Remediating Surface Issues

Solids Clarification Bacteria (anaerobic/SRBs)

Remove Food Source

Chlorinate

Maintain with Aeration

Pre-Aeration Post-Aeration
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm



Storage

Impoundments vs. Tanks

The Goal is MaintenanceDouble Liner System w/Runway

Permanent Fill/Withdrawal Manifold System

Under-Drain Catch Basin System with Leak Alarm

Front-End Weir Tank Battery for Solids and Condensate Capture
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm



Storage

Aeration System

Bird Netting

Remote Level Monitoring System

Security/Privacy Perimeter Fencing
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm



Transfer

Minimize Trucking

Pumping and PipelinesTemporary

Integrity

Distance

Permanent network

Link super sources to storage locations

Noise Mitigation
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm



Questions?
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm


19/21

Marcellus Shale Educational

Webinar Series

More information is available at

http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinars
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htmhttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinars


20/21

Previously Recorded Educational WebinarsWater Use & Water Quality IssuesMinimizing Impacts to Forests & Wildlife

Planning for Community ImpactsWorkforce Needs AssessmentTreatment/Disposal Options for Shale Gas Drilling WastewatersLeasing & Drilling on State-Owned LandsPost Leasing-Considerations

Underground Injection Wells for Disposal of Shale Gas WastewatersImpact of Marcellus Shale: What Do the Economic Impact Studies Imply?Perspectives on Shale Gas Development in Southwest PALessons Learned from Urban Drilling in Fort Worth

Water Quality Monitoring Programs in PA

Gas Development Land Use Controls in Lycoming CountyLocal Natural Gas Task Force InitiativesNatural Gas Experiences of Marcellus Residents: Preliminary Results from

the Community Satisfaction Survey

http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinars

The above webinars can be viewed at:
http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinarshttp://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinars


21/21

Marcellus Shale Webinar SeriesPlanning Committee

Members

Neal Fogle, MontourCounty

Joann Kowalski,

Susquehanna County John Turack,

Westmoreland County

Peter Wulfhorst,

Pike County

Charles Abdalla,Agricultural Economics& Rural Sociology Dept.University Park

With help from: Mark Douglass,

Jefferson County

Tim Kelsey & RachelPerry, Agricultural

Economics & RuralSociology Dept.,University Park

Nancy Ellen Kiernan,Program Evaluator

Peg Shuffstall, Jacki

Weikert & Sherry Crum,Information TechnologySpecialists

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences

gaudlip slides pdf ready for posting-10!21!10

Documents