WVU fracking research project puts school, state in leading position
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
West Virginia University is putting itself — as well as the Mountaineer state — on the map with its Marcellus Shale Energy Environmental Laboratory (MSEEL). The Exponent Telegram reports that the fracking research project should lead the way globally in terms of shale technology.
In collaboration with Ohio State University, the National Energy Technology Laboratory and Northeast Natural Energy, WVU’s project includes two production wells and one scientific observation well. One of the study’s focuses is on fracking’s impact on water quality.
According to the source, data from the wells will be public so that researchers can improve fracking processes.
Read more: The Exponent Telegram > After a year, WVU fracking project putting school and state at cutting edge
More about the study:
- WVU study reveals Utica’s characteristics – July 23, 2015
- OSU, WVU well to provide valuable fracking information – July 7, 2015
- Drilling to begin at research wells in Morgantown – June 29, 2015
- Drilling to begin at research wells in Morgantown – June 29, 2015
- Research team to study Morgantown, West Virginia wells – Dec. 20, 2014
- OSU, WVU receive grant for shale research lab – Nov. 13, 2014
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