Kent Perry, Director of Exploration and Production Research at the Gas Technology Institute, will present a seminar in the MIT Energy Initiative's Natural Gas Study's Speaker Series. Abstract: The presentation will provide a brief history of unconventional gas development and a more in depth review of the current unconventional gas resource; size, location and technical issues. The current technology capability for developing this resource will be described, as well as the ongoing research in this area and requirements for future development. Technology topic areas will focus on well drilling and completion including hydraulic fracturing, environmental concerns, produced water and water usage issues, formation evaluation and geologic issues including the importance of natural fractures. Existing research programs in this area and potential research opportunities will also be identified.