Through research, SERC explores the opportunities in Ohio shale formations
SERC Assoc. Dir. Doug Southgate presents at 2012 Farm Science Review
Drilling in the Marcellus Shale
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Shale Research Proposal to Provide Assessment of Subsurface Resources
The Ohio State University and West Virginia University have collaborated on a research proposal to undertake a comprehensive assessment of subsurface resources and the environment at two field sites – one in the Utica-Point Pleasant formation in Ohio and the other in the Marcellus formation...
Ohio State Researchers Studying Environmentally Sound Drilling Fluids
One of the consistent concerns surrounding shale drilling involves the chemical makeup of the fluids required to hydraulically penetrate shale rock. This fluid-based penetration, known as fracking, cracks the rock, allowing fluids to enter the rock and gas and oil to be released and captured. In...
Chemical looping: a clean coal breakthrough
A new process developed at Ohio State University could dramatically improve the fortunes of costly carbon capture methods. With renewables not yet ready to flood the market, could this technology unlock the potential of emissions-reducing clean coal initiatives? Read more.  ...
OSU Extension Shale Development Information for Landowners 'Gave Me Confidence'
When Dick and Kaye Clay were approached by a shale energy representative about possibly leasing a portion of their Harrison County land, Kaye Clay knew where to turn for guidance. Read more.

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