New Technology Improves Fracking Techniques As America reaches unprecedented levels of energy self-sufficiency, there is growing movement to ensure that natural gas sites are as environmentally friendly as possible. With that in mind, more energy companies are spending time and money to innovate products that both aid in creating an eco-friendly environment, and save money [...]
EPA Finds Fracking Study Optimistic
EPA Finds Fracking Study Optimistic Top officials at the EPA find the fracking study optimistic about the future. The nationwide project examined natural gas hydraulic fracturing and potential drinking water impacts. According to the Huffington Post, the study will help scientists and the public identify the key issue to focus on. Glenn Paulson, the EPA’s [...]
Domestic Production of Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas Could Produce 3M Jobs
Domestic Production of Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas Could Produce 3M Jobs – According to a recent IHS study, domestic production of oil and natural gas could produce 3 million jobs by 2020. Currently, the production of oil and natural gas supports more than 1.7 million U.S. jobs. The study, “America’s New Energy Future: The [...]
Fracking Supporters Gather in Albany
Fracking Supporters Gather in Albany Fracking supporters recently staged a rally in Albany, N.Y. Hundreds of people gather to at the Corning Preserve on the Hudson River and then marched to a park near the Capitol. Once the crowd reached the Capitol, elected officials and labor leaders gave speeches. Fracking, slang for “hydraulic fracturing,” is [...]
Philadelphia Reconsiders Fracking Ban
Philadelphia Reconsiders Fracking Ban The fracking controversy has lighten-up dramatically in Pennsylvania over the last few years. At last year’s conference, natural gas drillers were “greeted by a crowd of protesters,” according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Today, the Marcellus Shale Coalition gets a warm welcome from Gov. Tom Corbett. This doesn’t mean the fight [...]
Obama supports natural gas
Obama supports natural gas Obama believes hydraulic fracturing can be done safely and supports natural gas development. Obama said in a phone interview from Toledo that he encourages advances in fracking technology, but prioritizes the health and safety of the public. Obama said the federal government is going to provide research to ensure safety in [...]
Energy independence
Energy independence – The Des Moines Register suggests oil prices are increasing despite increased domestic oil production. However, the two are not necessarily related. The increase price of oil is due to worldwide forces said John Felmy, Chief economist of the American Petroleum Institute. “Crude oil prices are two-thirds of the price of gasoline, and [...]
Fracking is the key to energy self-sufficiency
Fracking is the key to energy self-sufficiency – Many experts believe alternative energy like the sun and wind will never to capable of supporting our energy need like natural gas or traditional fuels can. However, accessing traditional energy requires drilling and mining operations, which is usually accompanied by concerns about its long term effects on [...]
Fracking facts
Fracking facts – Geologists report five new truths about fracking. Fracking is short for hydraulic fracturing, which is the process of extracting natural gas from shale rock formations. The fracking process has been a controversial issue for years; however, geologists say some facts are not up for debates. Fracking involves pumping a large amount of [...]
Fracking innovation and cleaner energy production
Fracking innovation and cleaner energy production – Drilling companies develop innovative technologies for the fracking processes everyday. Two of the most recent industry initiatives include advances the fracking waste water treatments process and developing a new way to make oil sands cleaner and greener. 1. H2-Forward is a innovative solution to reduce the demand for [...]