Unconventional Oil and Gas Resources: Exploitation and Developmentprovides a comprehensive understanding of the latest advances in the exploitation and development of unconventional resources. With an emphasis on shale, this book: • Addresses all aspects of the exploitation and development process, from data mining and accounting to drilling, completion, stimulation, production, and environmental issues • Offers in-depth coverage of sub-surface measurements (geological, geophysical, petrophysical, geochemical, and geomechanical) and their interpretation • Discusses the use of microseismic, fiber optic, and tracer reservoir monitoring technologies and JewelSuite™ reservoir modeling software • Presents the viewpoints of internationally respected experts and researchers from leading exploration and production (E&P) companies and academic institutions • Explores future trends in reservoir technologies for unconventional resources development