Problem wells source of greenhouse gas at unexpected stage of natural gas production

Problem wells source of greenhouse gas at unexpected stage of natural gas production
West Lafayette, IN (SPX) Apr 17, 2014 - High levels of the greenhouse gas methane were found above shale gas wells at a production point not thought to be an important emissions source, according to a study jointly led by Purdue and Cornell universities. The findings could have implications for the evaluation of the environmental impacts from natural gas production. The study, which is one of only a few to use a so-called "top d ... morehttp://www.energy-daily.com/reports/Problem_wells_source_of_greenhouse_gas_at_unexpected_stage_of_natural_gas_production_999.html