'Problem wells' source of greenhouse gas at unexpected stage of natural gas production

Monday, April 14, 2014 - 14:30 in Earth & Climate

High levels of the greenhouse gas methane were found above shale gas wells at a production point not thought to be an important emissions source, according to a study jointly led by Purdue and Cornell universities. The findings could have implications for the evaluation of the environmental impacts from natural gas production.

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