Fracking as a Gas Exploration Technique
Fracking as a Gas Exploration Technique
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Someone in my family has been approached to obtain permission to go into their property along with adjacent properties (from their respective land owners of course) and carry out gas exploration. From what I understand, they plan to drill approximately 6,000 ft below existing grade and use "Fracking" as the technique to force gas pockets out of their current confinement in shale formations. I have done some preliminary research regarding this technique and came across different information. However, anyone outer with an expertise in this area that can provide their input? Water quality issues? Should settlement even be a concern at such depth? Tnank you





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I have no idea how common these problems are. I will, however, say that I don't consider "trust me" to be an adequate response to disclosure of the chemical content of fracking fluids (which the industry has successfully resisted thus far, claiming they are proprietary).
I would not advise for or against. All depends on how much they need the money versus risk to water wells, ground disturbance at the well head, brine disposal, etc.
Regards,
DRG
RE: Fracking as a Gas Exploration Technique
From what I understand, contamination of water wells is a big concern to the residents of the site that I am referring to. In doing my research, I came across some of the history of how legislation has regulated this practice. It seemed to me that it varied depending on the government agency or official.
Now when you mentioned the money, were you referring to the home owners or to the drilling company itself?
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