CX-007477: Categorical Exclusion Determination

A Geomechanical Analysis of Gas Shale Fracturing and Its Containment CX(s) Applied: B3.6 Date: 12/09/2011 Location(s): Texas Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

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December 9, 2011
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A Geomechanical Analysis of Gas Shale Fracturing and Its Containment
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 12/09/2011
Location(s): Texas
Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

Theoretical, lab experimental, and numerical study of the nature of fracturing in various gas shales, and controls on fracture containment.