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Colorado - Energy and Community 16 Jul 2013 | 12:51 am
In Weld County Colorado and communities across America, safe and responsible development through hydraulic fracturing is providing energy and hope for families. The industry uses strict precautions to...
Colorado 13 Jul 2013 | 01:29 am
From 2007 to 2011, marketed natural gas production rose 27 percent in Colorado. In 2011 alone, more than 1.6 million cubic feet of natural gas was produced in the state. Average household energy costs...
600 Technical Experts and Stakeholders Convene To Review and Develop Standards In Support Of Hydraulic Fracturing 26 Jun 2013 | 09:27 pm
Publish date: June 25, 2013 Today’s Onshore Oil and Natural Gas Safety and Reliability Symposium provided updates on standards being developed in the areas of well integrity, environmental performa....
How many jobs are supported by the development of shale gas? 20 Nov 2012 | 03:35 am
In 2010, the industry supported 600,000 jobs. The National Association of Manufacturers estimates that this number could increase to 1,000,000 supported jobs by 2025.
Is the groundwater safe? 20 Nov 2012 | 03:34 am
Yes, each well has layers of cement and steel casing to prevent groundwater leaks. Most wells are monitored with state of the art equipment.
Are air emissions monitored? 20 Nov 2012 | 03:34 am
Emissions from oil and gas activity fall under state and federal limits. Industry is working with the EPA to define New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) that will further reduce emissions.
How much time is needed to create a hydraulic fracturing well? 16 Nov 2012 | 12:20 am
The process of bringing a well to completion is generally short-lived, taking only 70 to 100 days for a single well, after which the well can be in production for 20 to 40 years. The process for a sin...
What is shale gas? 16 Nov 2012 | 12:18 am
Shale gas is natural gas trapped in hard dense deposits of shale formed from ancient sea basins millions of years ago.
Does fracking cause earthquakes? 14 Nov 2012 | 06:44 am
An incredibly small amount of seismic activity accompanies the hydraulic fracturing process; however the low level of seismicity has resulted in no cases of injury or property damage in over one milli...
Big Screen Energy: A Fracking Film Festival 8 Nov 2012 | 02:23 am
Big Screen Energy- A Fracking Film Festival.pdf
