Energy
The team at Medusa Analytical are renowned experts in the characterization of hydraulic fracturing and drilling fluids. Since 2011, our research has focused on understanding the potential environmental implications of unconventional oil and gas development and developing effective remediation strategies.
During this time, we have collected and analyzed more than 1,000 samples from private, public, and agricultural water wells across the state of Texas, having analyzed groundwater quality in the Barnett Shale, the Cline Shale, the Haynesville Shale, the Eagle Ford Shale, and Alpine High regions. We have also collected and analyzed more than 200 samples of produced oilfield waste. This research has yielded 50+ peer-reviewed publications and has garnered more than $2.0 Million in research funding from various private donations, as well as governmental and industry contracts. These include partnerships with the Apache Corporation to monitor groundwater quality in the Alpine High play of the Permian Basin, and with Challenger Water Solutions, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Ecologic Solutions, and the Frank Millard Company to evaluate various multimodal produced water recycling processes in multiple shale basins.
In addition, our team has conducted multiple peer-reviewed studies and has participated in numerous litigative efforts involving the point source analysis of dangerous chemicals and hazardous waste-related contamination. More information highlighting the Medusa Analytical team’s latest research accomplishments is available on our NEWS page.