The Barnett Shale Education Council sent out their news letter today and it included a link to myths and facts that are--ah, hum--skewed.Parker County Area Residents Committed to Halting Excessive Drilling (PARCHED) BUSTED the BS myth busting:The … [Read more...]
"Yes, we had a spill yesterday; but we put kitty litter on it."
Kitty litter? If Exxon had only known.Click to enlarge … [Read more...]
Devon Has Duty to Minimize Air Pollution. (And they can afford it!)
My opinion printed in the Wise County Messenger.Drilling the Barnet Shale for natural gas is responsible for most of the smog in North Central Texas, according to a new peer-reviewed study—in an area that violates the Clean Air Act with air that is … [Read more...]
Radioactive Drilling Sand
I had this information at the end of a fracing chemical post but I think it warrants it's very own entry.Fracturing Technology: Improving technology for fracture heightRadioactive tracers are the most common method currently used to determine propped … [Read more...]
Deformed Fish: Downstream from Canada’s Oil Sands Mines
In the shadow of Canada's oil boomThe people living in the shadow are hoping low gas prices will slow development in their area.Current production is more than double what it was in 2000. Current rates are expected to triple by 2020, as more and more … [Read more...]
Frac Water Chemicals Chemical Components (From MSDS)
You can look these chemicals up in the MSDS database.UPDATE: You can read what these chemicals do to you here. (Thank you, Barbara!)WARNING: not for the faint of heart!As time allows, I'll be looking these up and linking them to my … [Read more...]
Fracing Fluid Chemicals Identified
Early this week, The River Reporter disclosed a list of chemicals used in Hydraulic Fracturing.The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) notes that while companies may keep their fracking “formulas” proprietary, the individual … [Read more...]
I Can Not Keep Up With the Oil & Gas Drilling Related Disasters!
Ruptured pipeline in Wise County with videoFlames from a ruptured gas line shoot into the sky in the eastern part of the county Tuesday afternoon. The unmarked gas line was punctured while Eagle Pipeline crews were digging a ditch to lay piping.A … [Read more...]
They Call Them Saltwater Disposal/Injection Wells
Saltwater is natural. It’s found in oceans, underground and in our own bodies. That makes it seem like a fairly harmless substance. Saltwater does not burn when lit or when struck by lightning.Lightning sparks fire at disposal facilityFirefighters … [Read more...]
Injection/Disposal Wells: New Bills Propose Better Regulations of Toxic Drilling Waste
Three bills, filed by Sen. Robert Nichols (R) and Rep Brandon Creighton (R) will place tougher restrictions on class II commercial injection wells to protect our precious groundwater from toxic oil and gas drilling waste. Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe writes … [Read more...]
Watch Out Frackers! Waxman to Head US House Committee on Energy and Commerce
This is excellent news!Hydraulic fracturing foe gains clout in HouseBy OGJ editorsWASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The powerful US House Committee on Energy and Commerce has a new leader who has consistently opposed operations crucial to the production of … [Read more...]
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