Advanced Well Stimulation Technologies in California (BLM)
An Independent Scientific Assessment of Well Stimulation in California, Vol. 3 (SB4)
Author(s): Long, Jane C.S.; Feinstein, Laura C.; Birkholzer, Jens T.; Foxall, William; Houseworth, James E.; Jordan, Preston D.; Lindsey, Nathaniel J.; Maddalena, Randy L.; McKone, Thomas E.; Stringfellow, William T.; Ulrich, Craig; Heberger, Matthew G.; Shonkoff, Seth B.C.; Brandt, Adam; Ferrar, Kyle; Gautier, Donald L.; Phillips, Scott E.; Greenfield, Ben K.; Jerrett, Michael L.B.
Release Date: July 9, 2015 | Last Updated Date: July 22, 2016
Abstract
Pursuant to Senate Bill 4 (Pavley 2013), the California Natural Resources Agency commissioned the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) to conduct an independent scientific assessment of well stimulation treatments, including hydraulic fracturing, in California.
The purpose of the report is to synthesize and assess the available scientific information associated with well stimulation treatments (WST) in California. The review will survey hydraulic fracturing, matrix acidizing, and acid fracturing as they are applied both onshore and offshore for oil and gas production in the state. The study workscope is organized in three major areas, which are being documented in three separate report volumes.
Volume III presents four case studies that assess environmental issues and qualitative risks for specific geographic regions: Offshore, Monterey Formation, Los Angeles Basin, and the San Joaquin Basin. For more information on this project, click here.
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Executive Summary (All Volumes)
Summary Report (All Volumes)
Vol. 3 Front Matter
Vol. 3 Chapter 1
Vol. 3 Chapter 2
Vol. 3 Chapter 3
Vol. 3 Chapter 4
Vol. 3 Chapter 5
General Appendices A (SB4 Language Mandating Study); B (CCST Steering Committee Members); C (Report Author Biosketches); D (Glossary); E (Review of Information Sources); F (CCST Study Process); G (Expert Oversight & Review)
Chapter 2 Appendices
Chapter 3 Appendices
Chapter 4 Appendices
Chapter 5 Appendices
Appendix 5.C (ONLINE ONLY)
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