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Awadalla, Tarek (author), Voskov, D.V. (author)Gas flow in fractured nano-porous shale formations is complicated by a hierarchy of structural features, ranging from nanopores to hydraulic fractures, and by several transport mechanisms that differ from standard viscous flow used in reservoir modeling. The use of accurate simulation techniques that honor the physical complexity of these...journal article 2018
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Pluymakers, A.M.H. (author), Liu, J. (author), Kohler, F. (author), Renard, F. (author), Dysthe, DK (author)We present an experimental method to study time-dependent, CO<sub>2</sub>-induced, local topography changes in mm-sized composite samples, plus results showing heterogeneous swelling of coal and shale on the nano- to micrometer scale. These results were obtained using high resolution interferometry measurements of sample topography, combined...journal article 2018
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Awadalla, T. (author)Gas flow in fractured nano-porous shale formations is complicated by a hierarchy of structural features, ranging from nanopores to microseismic and hydraulic fractures, and by several transport mechanisms that differ from standard viscous flow used in reservoir modelling. In small pores, self-diffusion becomes more important than advection, also...master thesis 2017
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Liu, Wen (author), Ramirez, Andrea (author)Geo-resources play an increasing significant role in achieving a sustainable energy future. However, their exploitation is not free of environmental impacts. This paper aims to identify the lessons and knowledge gaps on understanding of the sources, mechanisms and scope of environmental consequences of underground geo-energy resources...review 2017
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Huijsmans, M.P. (author)The rise of shale gas production, has been the greatest revolution in the U.S. energy landscape since WWII and it is argued that market governance facilitated the process. This study analyses the feasibility of EU shale gas development. The publicly available shale gas analyses are inconclusive about the impact of future market design on shale...master thesis 2016
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Cuppen, E.H.W.J. (author), Pesch, U. (author), Remmerswaal, S (author), Taanman, Mattijs (author)Few people disagree on the need for sustainable development, but ideas about what it exactly means and how to pursue it diverge considerably. Although such normative conflicts are key to sustainability transitions, attention to such conflicts is lacking in transition studies. In this paper we understand societal conflict as an informal...journal article 2016
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Dignum, M. (author), Correlje, A.F. (author), Cuppen, E.H.W.J. (author), Pesch, U. (author), Taebi, B. (author)The introduction of new energy technologies may lead to public resistance and contestation. It is often argued that this phenomenon is caused by an inadequate inclusion of relevant public values in the design of technology. In this paper we examine the applicability of the value sensitive design (VSD) approach. While VSD was primarily introduced...journal article 2015
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Van den Berg, S.X. (author)This thesis consists of multiple approaches to develop a new model to determine the porosity, permeability and the rate of desorption of 1.5-inch shale samples. The raw NMR signal of the sample in the coreholder is measured before methane injection and is used as base signal. During the injection of methane the raw NMR signal increases. The base...master thesis 2015
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Moorlag, R. (author), Auping, W.L. (author), Pruyt, E. (author)Now that conventional gas resources are rapidly declining in many industrialised regions, national governments are considering the exploration and production of unconventional resources, with shale gas in particular. Large-scale development of these resources could significantly lower import dependency of the gas supply of many countries. The...conference paper 2014
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Auping, W.L. (author), De Jong, S. (author), Pruyt, E. (author), Kwakkel, J.H. (author)The US’ shale gas revolution, a spectacular increase in natural gas extraction from previously unconventional sources, has led to considerable lower gas prices in North America. This study focusses on consequences of the shale gas revolution on state stability of traditional oil and gas exporting countries in the vicinity of the EU. For this...conference paper 2014
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Moorlag, R.A.C.W.M. (author)With the decline of conventional gas resources in many industrialised regions, energy security has increasingly become a topic of interest. Fuelled by disturbed diplomatic relations, both national and regional governments have the desire to decrease their dependency on foreign nations for their gas supply. However, the energy future of these...master thesis 2014
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Remmerswaal, S.M. (author)An increasing number of studies show that societal debates might be the constraining factor for implementing new energy initiatives. Environmental awareness in The Netherlands is growing and society and politicians gradually change their stance on the necessity of oil and gas. This study is aimed at understanding the dynamics behind the...master thesis 2013
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Roodenburg, C.R. (author)With 20.000 signatures on the petition against shale gas, it can be stated that there are resistances towards the development of shale gas in the Netherlands (Schaliegasvrij Nederland, n.d.) Many people fear that in the Netherlands the same negative effects concerning the exploration of shale gas can occur as in the U.S. Though, it may be...master thesis 2013
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Moralesrussi Becerra, M.A. (author)Overdisplacement of proppant in hydraulic fracturing treatments is an operational consequence dependent on the type of completion. It is described as the injection of clean fluid to remove residual proppant from the wellbore lateral and/or to transport plugging elements after the pumping of the designed fracturing treatment is finished. This...master thesis 2012
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Holt, S. (author)The upstream oil and gas industry focuses increasingly on unconventional gas resources to maintain the level of its hydrocarbon reserves. To unlock the full potential of gas shale reservoirs, horizontal wells are drilled and active stimulation of the reservoirs, in the form of multi-stage hydraulic fracturing, is performed. This new technique...master thesis 2011
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Pikaar, E.W. (author)In managing local energy projects, conventional, top-down approaches to project implementation with low stakeholder participation are ineffective and have a high chance of leading to societal unrest and project delays. Contemporary project management of local energy project development need inclusion of proper processes to facilitate societal...master thesis 2011
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Noordoven, Q.A.L.V. (author)This research focuses on the stimulation of shale gas plays of Jurassic Geverik member and Carboniferous Altena formations in the Dutch subsurface. The production of shale gas involves stimulation of the formation by hydraulic fracture treatment. Two typical types of stimulation are used in the industry. The viscous fluid treatment, which...master thesis 2011
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Kalantarli, A.E. (author)Shale gas became an important source of natural gas in the United States and is expected to contribute significantly to worldwide energy supply. This has been the main motivation for the research and development on shale gas. Shale gas is found in extremely low permeable organic rich formations that are either a source rock or a reservoir. Such...master thesis 2011