The objective of the Marcellus Shale Energy and Environment Laboratory (MSEEL) is to provide a long-term field site to develop and validate new knowledge and technology to improve recovery efficiency and minimize environmental implications of unconventional resource development.
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The objective of the MSEEL project is to understand unconventional shale reservoirs via reservoir characterization, horizontal well monitoring, and study societal/environmental impacts.
Molecular, isotopic, geochemical, microbial, noble gas, and physical characterization of core, fluids, and gases.
Evaluating production relationship to microseismic event distribution.
Characterize temporal changes in liquid/solid wastes, air, noise; identify exposure pathways and develop protective strategies.
Evaluate governmental economic and societal impacts.
Images display the varied research work being done by the MSEEL research team.
Well production for MIP-3H, MIP-5H, MIP-4H, and MIP-6H.
Download MIP Gas Production Data (all wells)
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The MSEEL site provides a well-documented baseline of reservoir and environmental characterization. Access to multiple Marcellus wells separated by sufficient time allows collection of samples and data, and testing advanced technologies. The phased approach provides flexibility to incorporate new, cost-effective solutions focused on increasing recovery efficiency while reducing environmental and societal impacts.
MSEEL research team collaborates across West Virginia University and the Department of Energy.
