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Injecting fluids into deep rock layers believed to contain petroleum and/or natural gas via drilled wells, with the intention of raising the underground pressure and causing the rocks to fracture. Once the rocks fracture the petroleum and/or natural gas will concentrate in the fractures, making them easier to pump out (usually via the same wells as originally used to inject the fluids) than when they were stuck in the solid rock.
While usually harmless, the fracturing can be very unpredictable and in some cases has caused problems like: contamination of drinking water aquifers, unexpected surface venting, tremors, etc.
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What technology is involved in gathering or using natural gas?
Hydraulic Fracturing, commonly known as 'fracking'.
How is natural gas harvested?
Natural gas is harvested through a process called hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. This method involves drilling deep into the ground to extract the natural gas trapped in shale rock formations. Hydraulic fracturing uses a combination of water, sand, and chemicals to break apart the rock and release the gas.
Does hydraulic fracturing release green house gases?
If a well is capped improperly or the cement casing around a well cracks, then yes, small amounts of methane can escape into the Atmosphere. Methane is harmless to people unless is it concentrated in a small space. Methane is a far greater Green-house Gas than CO2. The natural gas companies get from hydraulic fracturing is used in part to power Natural Gas Cars and other vehicles, which can have 90% fewer greenhouse emissions that cars that run on gasoline. Companies that use Hydrofracking have a responsibility to the people around the wells and the environment as a whole. If a well is drilled improperly then, in the long term, natural gas drilling [FRACKING] can actually help reduce our carbon footprint while at the same time increasing our 'Uranium in Nature' footprint.
What is the process for natural gas extraction?
The process for extracting natural gas is hydraulic fracturing also referred to as "fracking". In this process rock is drilled in to deep enough to hit the natural gases, and pump them for extraction.
What new technology has revolutionized the natural gas scene in the U.S.?
Fracking (hydraulic fracturing) has allow gas producers to reach new reserves of natural gas in the US...tapping a 200 year domestic supply.
What are the controversies around hydraulic fracturing?
The controversial around hydraulic fracturing is the contamination of the water that we consume.
Does Hydraulic Fracturing for natural gas affect seismic activity?
yes hydraulic fracturing of natural gas does effect seismic activity.
Can you obtain oil from hydraulic fracturing?
Yes.
Why was hydraulic fracturing create?
Hydraulic fracturing was created to allow otherwise inaccessible oil and natural gas reserves to be tapped and harvested for human use.
How many states have Hydraulic Fracturing?
About 50 states.
Which of these is a drawback of hydraulic fracturing?
Earthquakes
What states have banned hydraulic fracturing?
I know Vermont just signed a bill banning hydraulic Fracturing. The states where Hydraulic Fracturing is allowed are all doing very well though. Natural Gas drilling brings in lots of money and creates jobs for Americans. If a well is dug responsibly, there should not be any effect on the environment whatsoever, so a state banning hydraulic fracturing seems a little excessive to me.
facts about fracturing?
Hydraulic fracturing, also called fracking, hydrofracking, and hydrofracturing, is a well stimulation technique involving the fracturing of bedrock formations by a pressurized liquid.
How does hydraulic fracturing enhance petroleum production?
Hydraulic fracturing breaks open the rock that contains oil or gas deposits and holds this fracture open with sand or proppant so that the oil or gas is able to flow into the wellbore for surface extraction. Without hydraulic fracturing oil and natural gas prices in this country would be astronomical.
How do you say 'fracking' in French as in hydraulic fracturing?
The French use either fracking or fracturation(fracturing).See the related link.
What technology is involved in gathering or using natural gas?
Hydraulic Fracturing, commonly known as 'fracking'.
How do you release natural gas it must be cracked open by pumping water and sand into the rock this technique is known as?
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING TECHNIQUESThe vast majority of the nation's newly drilled natural gaswells do not produce gas at sufficient rates to make thewell economical. Hydraulic fracturing is a technique usedto allow natural gas and crude oil to move more freelyfrom the rock pores where it is trapped to a producingwell so it can be brought to the surface at higher rates.Hydraulic fracturing technology was developed in the late1940s and has been continuously improved upon sincethat timeHYDRAULIC FRACTURING TECHNIQUESThe vast majority of the nation's newly drilled natural gaswells do not produce gas at sufficient rates to make thewell economical. Hydraulic fracturing is a technique usedto allow natural gas and crude oil to move more freelyfrom the rock pores where it is trapped to a producingwell so it can be brought to the surface at higher rates.Hydraulic fracturing technology was developed in the late1940s and has been continuously improved upon sincethat time
