Study: Shale wells more likely to leak

A substantial portion of wells drilled in the Marcellus shale may be leaking methane due to faulty casing and unconventional wells are nearly three times more likely to leak than conventional wells, according to a new study.

Compromised: shale wells found to be at higher risk of leaks
Compromised: shale wells found to be at higher risk of leaks
Published 30 June 2014, 22:39Updated 11 October 2016, 16:27