Shale Coverage

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

The Barnett Shale Cover Series: Hydraulic Fracturing in the Barnett Still Evolving

Ever-changing circumstances affect completion and production in this shale play.

The Barnett Shale Cover Series: Where It All Began

A brief history of production in the Barnett Shale.

The Haynesville Shale

A new frontier in natural gas production

Shale Reservoir Development

Upfront science can accelerate the movement toward localized manufacturing mode.

The Marcellus & Eagle Ford Shales

Production success stories with different paths: one gaining in rig counts, one gaining its share of controversy

Hydraulic Fracturing in the Haynesville Shale: What’s Different?

High surface treating pressures and high temperatures create a fracturing challenge.

The Permian Basin, Past and Present

From its early beginnings to new technological well stimulation and production advances, the Permian Basin has produced oil for decades with no end in sight.

Mapping Hydraulic Fracturing in the Permian Basin - Geometry and Placement

Microseismic mapping pinpoints fracturing and aids well stimulation at drilling sites.