Metoda těžby pomocí hydraulického štěpení

Abstract

The thesis is focusing on the hydraulic fracturing mining method, giveves brief description of the non conventional bitumen plays around the world, and is evaluating the enviromental risks on the basis of experience from the countries, where research and/or commercial application of the hydraulic fracturing is in progress. The thesis concludes recommendation for possible use of the method for shale gas and coalbed methane extraction in the Czech republic.