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“Overwhelming Evidence” that Hydraulic Fracturing is Safe


Sunday, August 15th, 2010

David Paterson, Governor of New York says that hydraulic fracturing will not be done in his state until there is “overwhelming evidence” that it will not damage water supplies. More at PressConnects.


First Hydraulic Fracturing in Poland


Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Halliburton has done the first hydraulic fracturing job in Poland for PGNiG – the government’s oil and gas company. More at Reuters.com.


Shale Gas: History and Future


Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Newsweek has an article “Shale Gas: Hope for Our Energy Future” which is interesting… but for some readers the gem of the article might be the historical details about how the horizontal drilling and hydrofracturing methods were first applied to shale


Natural Gas Vehicles Bill Linked to Hydrofracturing Fluid Chemistry


Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

An article on Reuters.com reports that the bill to provide rebates to buyers of natural gas vehicles has provisions that require drilling companies to share the chemistry of their hydrofracturing fluids.


Horizontal Drilling / Hydraulic Fracturing Video


Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Encana has an informative video on their website that illustrates and explains the horizontal driling / hydraulic fracturing techniques used for many natural gas wells drilling in shale. Look for the video link on the right of the page – the video file is very large but worth waiting for the long download.


“Gasland” Documentary


Saturday, July 24th, 2010

An article on the TulsaWorld website reports on a showing and discussion of the natural gas documentary, “Gasland”. The film won the 2010 Sundance Film Festival special jury prize and has been stirring up discussion where ever it is shown.


EPA Study Will Investigate Fracking


Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

According to an Associated Press article, EPA plans to spend $1.9 million to study hydraulic fracturing methods. Such a study might benefit the natural gas industry if the report shows a low incidence of problems.


Public Hearing Topic: Chemistry of Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids


Friday, April 16th, 2010

At a public hearing of the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Wyoming Governor, Dave Freudenthal questioned Halliburton attorney, Thomas Jackson about the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluids. More in the Washington Post.


First Shale Gas, Now Shale Oil


Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Some companies such as such as EOG Resources are using horizontal drilling to and hydrofracing to tap oil in organic shales. More at BusinessInsider.com.


Dr. Anthony Ingraffea, Cornell University, on Hydraulic Fracturing – Part 3


Monday, April 12th, 2010

This is the third video in a three part series in which Dr. Anthony Ingraffea, an expert on hydraulic fracturing explains the process and its potential environmental impacts to a group of interested citizens in New York.


Dr. Anthony Ingraffea, Cornell University, on Hydraulic Fracturing – Part 2


Monday, April 12th, 2010

This is the second video in a three part series in which Dr. Anthony Ingraffea, an expert on hydraulic fracturing explains the process and its potential environmental impacts to a group of interested citizens in New York.


Dr. Anthony Ingraffea, Cornell University, on Hydraulic Fracturing – Part 1


Monday, April 12th, 2010

This is the first video in a three part series in which Dr. Anthony Ingraffea, an expert on hydraulic fracturing explains the process and its potential environmental impacts to a group of interested citizens in New York.


Obama Administration: Disclosure of Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals


Thursday, March 11th, 2010

President ObamaJoseph Aldy, special assistant to President Obama for matters related to energy and the environment says that there is not enough evidence to say if hydraulic fracturing fluids are damaging the environment , however, releasing the composition of the fluids would avoid regulation that might require it. More on the Reuters website.


Water Injection Correlates with Texas Earthquake Activity


Thursday, March 11th, 2010

injection well earthquakesA study of seismic activity near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport by researchers from SMU and UT-Austin reveals that the operation of a saltwater injection disposal well in the area was a “plausible cause” for the series of small earthquakes that occurred in the area between October 30, 2008, and May 16, 2009.


House Commerce and Energy Committee on Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals


Sunday, February 21st, 2010

The House Commerce and Energy Committee is writing to oil field service companies to get information on the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and environmental impacts. More in an article in the Houston Chronicle.

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