Sun, 19 May 2013 07:40:23 CDT geology.com
"A new study by scientists at Duke University and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) finds no evidence of groundwater contamination from shale gas production in Arkansas." Quoted from the Duke University press release.
Sun, 19 May 2013 04:39:18 CDT dispatch.com
In 2010, when there was drilling on 72 leases, Eagle Ford produced more than 5.5 million barrels of oil (Texas doesn't list the number of wells per lease) . Last year ... "We wanted to see them have a successful venture, and it's too bad," he said.
Sun, 19 May 2013 01:17:15 CDT recordonline.com
It sure seems like the recent appeals court decision affirming the right of New York towns to ban fracking is a huge victory for those opposed to the natural gas extraction method of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.
Sat, 18 May 2013 23:05:06 CDT goerie.com
The Obama administration said late last week that it will require companies that drill for oil and natural gas on federal lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
Sat, 18 May 2013 20:09:59 CDT laht.com
Argentine state-controlled energy company YPF has signed an agreement with Chevron Corp. outlining the commercial terms and conditions for developing the Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas field in the country's southwest.
Sat, 18 May 2013 15:47:27 CDT myplainview.com
In basic terms, hydraulic fracturing, otherwise known as fracking, is the process of using high-pressured water to create cracks in deep underground rock formations with the purpose of extracting petroleum and natural gases for energy use. ...
Sat, 18 May 2013 13:55:42 CDT producer.com
Like other parts of North America, horizontal drilling and fracking have opened up the Sinclair Oil Field, Manitoba's tiny portion of the Bakken deposit that is centered in North Dakota and southeastern Saskatchewan.
Sat, 18 May 2013 13:36:10 CDT thehindu.com
Opening up the prospects of export of shale gas to energy-starved India, the U.S. has granted conditional authorisation to export domestically-produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries that do not have a free trade agreement (FTA) with it.
Fri, 17 May 2013 23:16:34 CDT dnaindia.com
In its 132 page order, the Department of Energy said that the proposed exports are likely to yield net economic benefits to the United States.
Fri, 17 May 2013 18:21:23 CDT wsiltv.com
In the meantime, at least one company has started some drilling activity in southern Illinois. SM has launched an exploratory well in Wayne County. Oil wells and hydraulic fracturing on a small scale are not new concepts for many residents of Wayne County.