Reservoir Development

Reservoir Development is a reference on sustainability in oil and gas production, covering research findings and emerging technologies that bring today's reservoirs in line with sustainable practice. It begins with a survey of the technologies currently available.

The book then describes how sustainability applies to fracturing fluids, with particular attention to unconventional reservoirs. It also discusses basement reservoirs and non-energy applications of fluids. Later sections deal with sustainability in reserve prediction, followed by risk analysis and scaling guidelines for further field development.

The book closes with conclusions and the challenges that remain. It is written for current and future petroleum engineers who want a focused and balanced route to stronger sustainability practices. It carries the subtitle Sustainable Oil and Gas Development.