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USGS: Fracking not responsible for methane, benzene in some drinking water
A new report by the U.S. Geological Survey found hydraulic fracturing (fracking) of oil and natural gas wells in Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana, is not a source of benzene or methane contamination in drinking-water wells, Kallanish Energy reports, and industry website
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Study – No Fracking Contamination of Groundwater in Some Gulf Shale
This industry website paints a slightly skewed analysis of a USGS study. Fracking, which involves injecting pressurized fluid (often brine) into the ground to crack open bedrock and release petroleum supplies trapped underneath, has been accused of polluting groundwater, among other things. In one instance, the USGS found that […]
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US Geological Survey Finds More Untapped Oil in Part of Permian Basin
There’s more recoverable oil in a part of West Texas than scientists previously thought.
A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey is just the latest sign that the nation’s top oilfield will continue to attract drillers.
Add it to the list of reasons people keep talking about “Permania” in the Permian […]
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Texas earthquakes: Fracking is likely cause, study says
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the Dallas area has suffered almost 40 small earthquakes (magnitude 2.0 or higher) since the beginning of this year, the latest a magnitude-2.7 quake near Farmers Branch on Saturday. CNN. 10 May 2015.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/09/us/texas-earthquakes-fracking-studies/
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Water Use for Fracking Has Skyrocketed, USGS Data Show
Wells drilled for gas drink far more chemical-laced fluids than those drilled for oil. National Geographic News. 25 March 2015.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/energy/2015/03/150325-water-use-for-fracking-over-time/
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Research shows strong correlation between quakes, oil activity
New research is zeroing in on a significant correlation between oil and gas waste disposal and earthquakes in a two-county area in northern Oklahoma. EnergyWire,February 9, 2015.