Sun, 05 May 2013 14:52:33 CDT   seekingalpha.com

With the growing popularity of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling unlocking energy reserves previously untapped, there has been something of a double-edged sword when it comes to land-based rig service contractors.

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:18:56 CDT   mailtribune.com

The oil is in shale rock and is recovered by horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, a controversial process known as fracking in which highly pressurized water and chemicals are injected underground to break through the rock and free up oil and gas.

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:33:31 CDT   yahoo.com

Here's a look at some key energy terms and technologies. HORIZONTAL DRILLING: Companies used to drill wells straight down into the earth to tap pools of oil and gas that had formed over millions of years.

Wed, 01 May 2013 05:09:57 CDT   newsadvance.com

The agency, which administers America's national park lands, is considering a proposal to ban horizontal drilling for natural gas in the George Washington National Forest.

 
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