Great study. I think it clearly supports smart hydraulic fracturing overall. Early on in the fracking boom, companies cut corners and did contaminate water layers. It is clear that this is preventable with deep casings and and a more pragmatic approach to drilling. Lets continue to use this great resource, but in a responsible manner.
Juan Carlos , here is your answer a year later . Because water is routinely tested . Also , in all cases studied in Pa. the water had a different color due to all the other chemicals besides methane . The test are in .
Juan Carlos , here is your answer a year later . Because water is routinely tested . Also , in all cases studied in Pa. the water had a different color due to all the other chemicals besides methane . The test are in .
The chemicals disclosed include many highly toxic ones, as I've previousely stated. The water leeches out radiation, heavy metals, and salts as well from deep underground. The EPA can't regulate that much of their actiivity because they were given exemptions from the clean drinking water act, clean water act, and the clean air acts, as well as a slew of other federal regulations. Even with the exemptions they are often outside the law, they've denied every instance of contamination.
True, fracturing does use chemicals to achieve desired fluid properties. Should these additives be regulated? Probably. But the majority of fracturing can be accomplished with water, sand, and nontoxic substances like bentonite or guar. Radioactivity due to potassium and thorium are simply part of the business when working deep underground. Geothermal power deals with the same issue. Seems like a good idea to put that radiation back where it was found, underground.
The type of methane found near fracked areas is chemically the same as the deep underground type and different from the type that is natural and near the surface. That's how we know in addition to the fact that 17x higher levels have been found near fracked areas. Oh yeah, and the water didn't catch on fire until after the fracking started, so, there's that.
To summarize what he said... There is NO evidence that fracing is contaminating water wells. But there is evidence of methane in some water wells. So there is no evidence to tell if drilling and fracing these wells has increased the amount of methane in these water wells. Obviously the oil/gas company drilled in that spot because they knew through seismic exploration that the area was gas there.
You don't know what chemical concoction they use, because companies don't have to tell you what they use. This does not mean that every O&G company uses highly toxic chemicals, but it does leave the possibility for technique experimentation. I personally don't agree with that, I believe companies should have to disclose their fracturing fluids -or- stay within the bounds of approved substances. Regardless, they are operating within the current bounds set by the EPA.
Because the methane is the type occuring deep underground, and not the type naturally occurring. Besides for the fact that it wasn't in the water, and then after they fracture the earth, it is in the ground.
All the concotions use poisonous chemicals. Yes some are called proprietary and not disclosed, I'm assuming those are toxic too. Regardless of the poisons they add, the fluid leeches heavy metals, salts, and radiation from underground, so it would still be bad if they weren't using toxic chemicals, which they ALL do. The EPA can't regulate much of their activity, because they have exemptions frmo the Clean Water Act, Clean Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act, and a host of other federal laws.
I work in the nat gas industry so of course I'm pro gas. No, it's not a perfect solution. It's far less an evil than oil or coal. Air quality in Ft. Worth/Dallas has been improving as gas wells are drilled. Some more negatives about this industry...800 truckloads of sand/water per well out these 2 lane country roads although we rebuild all the roads and bridges at company expense.(we bond the roads) No one is addressing the fact that much of PA sits on mines which puke Methane into wells.
I would inject liquid oxegen into the well and then detonate it. That would bust the hell out of the rocks and leave nothing but co2 and water behind. result clean gas and soda water. Damn, I am a genius!
I must admit I was surprised, actually disappointed, by his results. I honestly believed he was going to say he found fracking fluid present in the water supply, and his findings would serve to back up my opinion on the matter. I had to then stop and ask myself was i willing to listen to what he had to say, instead of discounting his results purely because they didn't match up to what I had believed. I came to the conclusion that I have no first hand knowledge of the subject - only what I've seen online, and he is an expert in the field. Thank you sir for an unbiased report on your findings. I look forward to reading your future papers on the issue.
Fracking takes place at 18-20 THOUSAND FEET underground, much deeper than ANY aquifer in N. America if not the world. Heavy metals drift down not up...you work for the Employment Preventio Agency [EPA} don't you?
I agree that what I say leads people to believe I'm a liberal but you're only calling me one so you can place me in your skewed, over-simplified categories in an attempt to insult me. This is made clear by your baseless (and again, irrelevant) claim that I'm gay, which I'm not. To put this to rest, it is a complete distraction from the issue to resort to racist name calling. It certainly doesn't help you prove any points. I'm sure even you served with many good men and women of all races.
Are you a chemist? No you are not it shows, you have NO idea what you are talking about. Send or post the chemical date and the source....I would luv to diseminate that!
Great study. I think it clearly supports smart hydraulic fracturing overall. Early on in the fracking boom, companies cut corners and did contaminate water layers. It is clear that this is preventable with deep casings and and a more pragmatic approach to drilling. Lets continue to use this great resource, but in a responsible manner.
I like how you explain the issue with a middle of the road approch.
Actual science is so refreshing. Tired of all the propaganda on both sides.
This video will be featured in the Enlighten Together broadcast happening Nov. 27, 2013.
Juan Carlos , here is your answer a year later . Because water is routinely tested . Also , in all cases studied in Pa. the water had a different color due to all the other chemicals besides methane . The test are in .
Juan Carlos , here is your answer a year later . Because water is routinely tested . Also , in all cases studied in Pa. the water had a different color due to all the other chemicals besides methane . The test are in .
The chemicals disclosed include many highly toxic ones, as I've previousely stated. The water leeches out radiation, heavy metals, and salts as well from deep underground. The EPA can't regulate that much of their actiivity because they were given exemptions from the clean drinking water act, clean water act, and the clean air acts, as well as a slew of other federal regulations.
Even with the exemptions they are often outside the law, they've denied every instance of contamination.
Don't forget to video recording all procedures so testings can be reproduced.
True, fracturing does use chemicals to achieve desired fluid properties. Should these additives be regulated? Probably. But the majority of fracturing can be accomplished with water, sand, and nontoxic substances like bentonite or guar.
Radioactivity due to potassium and thorium are simply part of the business when working deep underground. Geothermal power deals with the same issue. Seems like a good idea to put that radiation back where it was found, underground.
We use oil to heat our homes here in Connecticut, and to produce most of the electricity in Connecticut.
The type of methane found near fracked areas is chemically the same as the deep underground type and different from the type that is natural and near the surface. That's how we know in addition to the fact that 17x higher levels have been found near fracked areas. Oh yeah, and the water didn't catch on fire until after the fracking started, so, there's that.
To summarize what he said... There is NO evidence that fracing is contaminating water wells. But there is evidence of methane in some water wells. So there is no evidence to tell if drilling and fracing these wells has increased the amount of methane in these water wells. Obviously the oil/gas company drilled in that spot because they knew through seismic exploration that the area was gas there.
You don't know what chemical concoction they use, because companies don't have to tell you what they use. This does not mean that every O&G company uses highly toxic chemicals, but it does leave the possibility for technique experimentation. I personally don't agree with that, I believe companies should have to disclose their fracturing fluids -or- stay within the bounds of approved substances. Regardless, they are operating within the current bounds set by the EPA.
Drilling fluid must be examined before and after they are used.
is it possible to match the New York region with the Pennsylvania region? The borders are artificial in regards to natural resources.
They used to use nitro-glycerin, in vertical wells. This horizontal shit is something different.
Because the methane is the type occuring deep underground, and not the type naturally occurring. Besides for the fact that it wasn't in the water, and then after they fracture the earth, it is in the ground.
All the concotions use poisonous chemicals. Yes some are called proprietary and not disclosed, I'm assuming those are toxic too.
Regardless of the poisons they add, the fluid leeches heavy metals, salts, and radiation from underground, so it would still be bad if they weren't using toxic chemicals, which they ALL do.
The EPA can't regulate much of their activity, because they have exemptions frmo the Clean Water Act, Clean Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act, and a host of other federal laws.
Radon is in the air and leaches from uranium, radium is in liquid, they're different,, and the 60% claim should be sourced, that seems a little high.
Just pour clean water to deep holes into the soil and examine those water samples after a while.
I work in the nat gas industry so of course I'm pro gas. No, it's not a perfect solution. It's far less an evil than oil or coal. Air quality in Ft. Worth/Dallas has been improving as gas wells are drilled. Some more negatives about this industry...800 truckloads of sand/water per well out these 2 lane country roads although we rebuild all the roads and bridges at company expense.(we bond the roads) No one is addressing the fact that much of PA sits on mines which puke Methane into wells.
Chemung County is non fracking county vs Bradford County.
So this has nothing to do with Battlestar Galactica?
They accessing Davie NC and Yadkin NC county for drilling in ,Jan,Feb,and March 2015,hope we make the cut...The investment,and jobs would be a plus...
Great, let’s combine the F word with cracking the Earth open.
Being realistic, it is the year 2012. We shouldn't be depending on fossil fuels.
I would inject liquid oxegen into the well and then detonate it. That would bust the hell out of the rocks and leave nothing but co2 and water behind. result clean gas and soda water. Damn, I am a genius!
I must admit I was surprised, actually disappointed, by his results. I honestly believed he was going to say he found fracking fluid present in the water supply, and his findings would serve to back up my opinion on the matter.
I had to then stop and ask myself was i willing to listen to what he had to say, instead of discounting his results purely because they didn't match up to what I had believed. I came to the conclusion that I have no first hand knowledge of the subject - only what I've seen online, and he is an expert in the field.
Thank you sir for an unbiased report on your findings. I look forward to reading your future papers on the issue.
Robert Jackson heats his house with coal?! Seriously? People still do that? Where does one even acquire coal for heating these days?
Fracking takes place at 18-20 THOUSAND FEET underground, much deeper than ANY aquifer in N. America if not the world. Heavy metals drift down not up...you work for the Employment Preventio Agency [EPA} don't you?
I agree that what I say leads people to believe I'm a liberal but you're only calling me one so you can place me in your skewed, over-simplified categories in an attempt to insult me. This is made clear by your baseless (and again, irrelevant) claim that I'm gay, which I'm not. To put this to rest, it is a complete distraction from the issue to resort to racist name calling. It certainly doesn't help you prove any points. I'm sure even you served with many good men and women of all races.
Welp, I'm just happy that the science and government are on my side of the issue.
Are you a chemist? No you are not it shows, you have NO idea what you are talking about. Send or post the chemical date and the source....I would luv to diseminate that!