Analyzing Unconventional Gas Production Methods

Table of Contents

A. Executive Summary

B. Introduction to the Industry

• B.1 Natural Gas Usage - Historical Perspective
• B.2 Natural Gas Usage across the Globe
• B.3 Natural Gas Market - Future Perfect
• B.4 Natural Gas Production Geographically
• B.5 Distinguishing Unconventional Gas

C. Categorization of Unconventional Gas Sources

• C.1 Associated Gas
• C.2 Coal Bed Methane
• C.3 Gas Shale
• C.4 Methane Hydrates
• C.5 Stranded Reserves
• C.6 Tight Gas Sands
• C.7 Deep Gas
• C.8 Peat Methane
• C.9 Geopressurized Zones

D. Market Developments

E. Advancements in Gas Extraction Technology

F. Unconventional Gas Strong Demand

G. Constraints & Development Opportunities

H. Characterization & Modeling of Unconventional Gas

• H.1 Introduction
• H.2 Geosciences
• H.3 Modeling
• H.4 Improving the Process
  • H.4.1 Mining of Data, Collection & Sharing
  • H.4.2 Play-based Analysis
  • H.4.3 Reservoir Characterization
• H.5 Radical Technology Needs or Opportunities
  • H.5.1 Gas Hydrate Play-based Analysis
  • H.5.2 Identifying Sweet Spot
  • H.5.3 Advanced Sub-Surface Monitoring

I. Looking at Drilling & Completion Processes

• I.1 Introduction
• I.2 Well Site Preparation
• I.3 Drilling Activities
• I.4 Completion Activities
• I.5 Improving the Process
• I.6 Radical Technology Needs or Opportunities
  • I.6.1 Micro-Technology
  • I.6.2 Real-Time Communications
  • I.6.3 New Technologies
  • I.6.4 In Situ Production
  • I.6.5 Enhanced Recovery
  • I.6.6 Geotechnical Hazards at Arctic & Offshore Areas

J. Lift & Surface Infrastructure Requirement for Unconventional Gas

• J.1 Introduction
• J.2 Lift Devices, Water & Waste Handling
• J.3 Gathering, Conditioning, & Compression of Borrows
• J.4 Improving the Process
  • J.4.1 Production testing
  • J.4.2 Lift Mechanisms
  • J.4.3 Managing Produced Liquids
  • J.4.4 Production Reporting Requirements
  • J.4.5 Surface Infrastructure
• J.5 Radical Technology Needs or Opportunities
  • J.5.1 New & Improved Lift Mechanisms
  • J.5.2 Advanced Water Treatments
  • J.5.3 New Downhole Components
  • J.5.4 Advanced Wellheads
  • J.5.5 Integrated Modeling
  • J.5.6 New Delivery Systems

K. Geo-Commercial Map for Unconventional Gas

• K.1 Australia
• K.2 Canada
• K.3 China
• K.4 Russia
• K.5 Ukraine
• K.6 United Kingdom
• K.7 United States

L. Unconventional Gas - Economical Perspective

M. Industry Exploration Activity

N. Major Industry Contributors

• N.1 Burlington Resources
• N.2 ConocoPhillips
• N.3 Devon Energy Corporation
• N.4 EnCana Corporation
• N.5 Kerr-McGee Corp.
• N.6 Nexen
• N.7 Range Resources Corp.
• N.8 XTO Energy

O. Appendix

P. Glossary of Terms