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Hydraulic Fracturing Expert Economides Dies After Suffering Heart Attack
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World-renowned expert in hydraulic fracturing Michael Economides died on November 30, 2013, while en route on an international flight from Spain to Chile, according to a report by the Daily Mail.
A prolific author and public speaker, he was a professor at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering. Worldwide demand for his knowledge and experience led to his becoming an adjunct professor, able to teach only one class per semester.
His wife Christine Economides spoke about his career: "He wouldn't have been happy if he was not constantly traveling. He didn't just travel. He wrote books and collaborated globally."
A leading proponent of hydraulic fracturing, Mr. Economides advised energy giants China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Italy’s ENI, as well as firms in Russia and Venezuela. He also wrote or co-authored 15 books, including the best-selling ‘The Color of Oil,’ and often appeared on television networks CNBC, CNN and Fox Business, among other media outlets.
Mr. Economides is survived by his wife and two children.