Hydraulic Fracturing Courses and Certifications

Unconventional Reservoir Geomechanics

This course covers the geophysical and engineering concepts needed to understand the recovery of hydrocarbons from extremely low permeability unconventional oil and gas reservoirs.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Australian Water School

Science Protecting Water in Hydraulic Fracturing

Explore best practices for sustainable water management in unconventional gas extraction, focusing on environmental protection, risk mitigation, and maintaining water quality for various uses.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

American Society for Microbiology

The Effects of Fracking on the Microbial Ecology of Groundwater

Explore the impact of fracking on groundwater microbes, discussing environmental engineering, biocides, and potential downstream effects on watersheds and climate change.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

AGU

Hydraulic Fracturing: Environmental Impacts and Energy Policy Implications

Experts discuss hydraulic fracturing's potential for US energy future, addressing environmental concerns, economic benefits, and the need for responsible extraction practices to protect water resources.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Hydraulic Fracturing - The State of the Science

Explore the science, opportunities, and challenges of hydraulic fracturing with experts from USGS and partners. Learn about unconventional oil and gas resources and their impact on policy and resource management.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

Modeling Flow and Transport in Fractured Rock Using Machine Learning

Integrating computational physics, machine learning, and graph theory to model flow and transport in fractured rock systems, offering a paradigm shift from high-fidelity models to efficient coarse-scale graphs.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Working with Communities to Provide Local Benefits

Geoscientists partnering with communities to address environmental challenges through volunteer projects. Explore initiatives in water quality monitoring, waste-to-energy conversion, and climate change impact reduction.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Large Scale Geologic Controls on Hydraulic Stimulation

Explore advanced 3D hydraulic fracturing simulation techniques, incorporating geological data to optimize stimulation strategies and improve economic viability in low permeability formations.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Natural or Man-Made? Triggers and Limits to Induced Earthquakes

Exploring the surge in Oklahoma earthquakes since 2010, scientists investigate potential links to hydraulic fracturing and present new findings on induced seismicity in Oklahoma and Texas.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Methane from Hydraulic Fracturing - Microbial Origins and Impact

Researchers unveil the origin and habitat of bacteria in hydraulic fracturing wells, discussing their impact on methane production using genomic analysis, isotopic tracers, lab cultures, and computer models.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Explore hydraulic fracturing's impact on water resources, examining environmental concerns, regulatory frameworks, and sustainable practices in the oil and gas industry.

• Janux
• 16 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

Gas de esquisto

Análisis multidisciplinar del gas de esquisto: geología, recursos, tecnología, impactos ambientales, regulación y riesgos en la exploración y producción de hidrocarburos no convencionales.

• Miríadax
• 8 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course