Fate of hydraulic fracturing fluids and geogenic hydrocarbons
This project provides a systems-based approach to understanding chemicals and their lifecycle during hydraulic fracturing, in flow-back water produced after fracturing, and surface facilities in the Northern Territory.
In particular, this project improves understanding of the degradation and transport of these chemicals within the subsurface. In addition, this study examines flow-back water and provides insights into the biodegradation of these chemicals and naturally occurring (geogenic) hydrocarbons in flow-back water as well as in holding tanks and ponds in industry facilities.
This project addresses key recommendations of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory and provides key information for assessing chemical risks associated with hydraulic fracturing.
Reports and journals
Fate of hydraulic fracturing chemicals and geogenic compounds in surface facilities and in the subsurface
This final report describes results and methods of a systems-based approach to understanding selected chemicals and their lifecycle during hydraulic fracturing, in flow-back water produced after fracturing, and in surface facilities in the Northern Territory. This project improves understanding of degradation and transport of these chemicals within the subsurface. This study also provides insights into the biodegradation of these chemicals and naturally occurring (geogenic) hydrocarbons in flow-back water as well as in holding tanks and ponds in industry facilities.
Extras
Understanding the lifecycle of hydraulic fracturing fluids
This fact sheet describes the results of a CSIRO research project which improves understanding of what happens to chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing fluids, along with naturally occurring (geogenic) chemicals that are found in water that flows back out of a shale gas well, in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Sub-basin.
Understanding the lifecycle of hydraulic fracturing fluids
This fact sheet describes CSIRO research designed to improve understanding of what happens to chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing fluids, along with naturally occurring chemicals that are found in flow-back water and industry facilities in the Beetaloo Sub-basin in the Northern Territory.
Project progress
This project is complete.
Project proposal
A detailed description of the project, budget and research milestones.
