The Eagle Ford Shale: Even the Oil Woes Are Bigger in Texas
The Eagle Ford Shale is an oil and gas formation near the Gulf Coast of Texas. The U.S. portion contains 6.5 billion barrels of oil, 5.7 billion barrels of natural gas liquids, and 1.3 trillion cubic meters of natural gas, which together would have the potential to emit 5.9 billion tons of carbon dioxide. Beyond the global climate impact, Eagle Ford has run into several local issues including water shortages, highly polluting flaring systems, and economic inefficiencies.
This episode explores how the Eagle Ford Shale impacts the Gulf Coast of Texas, and how the region can move forward in an environmentally and economically sustainable way. Featuring special guest Dr. Rabi Mohtar, Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Texas A&M University.
