You might have read last week that Schlumberger has patented a new fiber propant for fracking that will eliminate "allow for improved proppant suspension" and reduce the amount of sand and water needed. HiWAY Flow-Channel Hydraulic Fracturing Increases Production Using Less Water and Proppant Reduce Footprint Without Sacrificing Production HiWAY flow-channel hydraulic fracturing significantly increases fracture conductivity while reducing water and proppant consumption. This means higher … [Read more...] about Fracking stoned: New Schlumberger fracking proppant
Energy In Depth is to fracking as Joe Camel is to cigarettes
Dr. Cline and EID offer extraordinarily weak expositions which contradict their premise, demonstrate an acute misunderstanding of their own industry and advocate for actions which are not considered “best practices” in the oil and gas field. Energy in Depth Makes Massive Mistakes The Independent Petroleum Association of America IPAA is a "national association representing the thousands of independent crude oil and natural gas explorer/producers in the United States." Their mission is to … [Read more...] about Energy In Depth is to fracking as Joe Camel is to cigarettes
Frackademia strikes again
We recently coined a new term: Frackademia: noun – An academic aligned with frackers. Frackademia in the news today: Bloomberg: Frackers Fund University Research That Proves Their Case By Jim Efstathiou Jr. – Jul 22, 2012 11:00 PM CT Public Accountability: Contaminated Inquiry: How a University of Texas Fracking Study Led by a Gas Industry Insider Spun the Facts and Misled the Public July 23, 2012 Read a hilarious post about a serious subject: Frackademia Frackademia is in the news … [Read more...] about Frackademia strikes again
Loopholes for Fracking Industry Allow Contamination and Climate Impacts
Everyone needs to understand the Loopholes for Polluters. These loopholes in our federal environmental laws allow the fracking industry to operate in a manner that would be illegal for other industries and in a manner that pollutes our environment, harms our health and impacts climate change. The fracking industry also enjoys a "tax gusher" loophole that allows them to pay almost no taxes and loopholes in highway safety rules allowing truck drivers in the oil and gas industry to work longer … [Read more...] about Loopholes for Fracking Industry Allow Contamination and Climate Impacts
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