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Hydraulic Fracturing: Scientific and Technical Approaches to Protect Groundwater (#5035)

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Columbus, Ohio • June 27, 2012

Conference overview

This one-day forum will bring together scientific and technical experts to examine and discuss various issues regarding hydraulic fracturing — the mere words of which often conjure an emotional response.

Some believe the promise of greater energy independence, job growth, and affordable energy supplies locked away in the Marcellus Shale, Utica Shale, and Eagle Ford Shale formations overshadow other concerns. Others contend the potential, or perceived potential, for environmental or public health damage is too great a risk to take. Misunderstanding and miscommunication cloud the discussion further.

Satellite event

If you are interested in learning more about issues related to hydraulic fracturing and Midwest groundwater Issues, register to attend the two-day conference NGWA Focus Conference on Midwestern Groundwater Issues, which also includes this hydraulic fracturing forum, for only $180 more.

Program

​7:30 a.m. ​Registration opens (please note that registration closes at 2:00 p.m.)
​8:00 a.m. ​Hydrogeology of the Appalachian Basin Shale Plays — presented by John H. Williams, USGS
9:10 a.m.​ ​What Every Groundwater Professional Needs to Know About Hydraulic Fracturing —  presented by Kenneth Nichols, PE, CH2M Hill
​10:10 a.m. ​Break
​10:25 a.m. ​Hydraulic Fracturing Studies — presented by Christopher Impelliteri, U.S. EPA
​11:10 a.m. ​Groundwater Baseline Testing Prior to New Shale Development Activities — presented by Wilma Surba, Surba Co.
​11:40 a.m. ​Groundwater Quality in the Marcellus Shale Play of Pennsylvania from Extensive Predrill Sampling — presented by A. Elizabeth Perry, PG, and Rikka Bothun, AECOM; Bert Smith, Scientific Applications International Corp.; and Mark Hollingsworth, Chesapeake Operating Co.
​12:00 p.m. ​Lunch
​1:00 p.m. ​Panel on Hydraulic Fracturing: State Perspectives — presented by Thomas E. Tomastik, Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Mineral Resources Management; Trina Ozer, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources; and Donald Newell, Kentucky Division of Fossil Energy Development
​2:00 p.m. ​Casing Integrity and Cementing: Why They Matter — presented by Kevin Freeman, Cardno Entrix
​2:30 p.m. ​How Water Quality Monitoring near Hydraulic Fracturing Sites Improves Operational Performance — presented by Laura St. Pierre, YSI
3:00 p.m. ​Break
​3:15 p.m. ​Microseismic Imaging and Geomechanical Modeling for Fluid Injections and Hydraulic Fracturing — presented by Branko Damjanac, Itasca Consulting Group
​4:05 p.m. ​Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater Management — presented by R. Forbes Guthrie, Stewart Environmental Consultants Inc.
​4:35 p.m. ​The Use of Absorbent Glass to Recycle Produced Water and Avoid Class II Injection — presented by Jay Keener and Stephen R. Spoonamore, PWAbsorbents Inc.
​5:00 p.m. ​Conference adjourns

NGWA awards continuing education credits

Full-day attendance at this conference is worth 0.75 CEUs.

Sponsors

Ground Water

Ground Water Monitoring & Remediation

Hach Hydromet

Horiba Process & Environmental

YSI

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Information current as of 6-13-2012. For further information or help, e-mail customerservice@ngwa.org or call 800 551.7379 (614 898.7791).

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Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus-Downtown

33 East Nationwide Blvd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

800 338.4462 (reservations)

614 461.4100 (front desk)

Accommodations: NGWA has secured a limited block of rooms on a first come, first served basis at the group rate of $129 per night single/double occupancy. These rates apply to the NGWA room block and are valid until the May 26 cutoff, unless our block has been filled before that date. When making your reservations, be sure to mention you are attending this NGWA program to receive this group rate. Remember, you are responsible for securing your own reservations. For guest check-in and checkout times, please contact the hotel directly.





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