Fracking
Dallas Groups Question Drilling Task Force Recommendations
Community and environmental groups in Dallas are banding together to oppose the recommendations of the city’s natural gas drilling task force.
Study: No Link Between Fracking & Contamination
A University of Texas study says there’s no direct link between groundwater contamination and a controversial process to extract oil and gas known as fracking.
No Energy Industry Backing For The Word ‘Fracking’
The word “fracking” — hydraulic fracturing — is a technique long used by the oil and gas industry. But it’s not in the dictionary and the industry hates it.
Waterless Fracking Method Targets Natural Gas Industry’s Gaze
As debates over hydraulic fracturing wage on, a Canadian company has developed a way to frack without using millions of gallons of water. GasFrac uses a propane gel instead of the treasured natural substance. Now the obstacle is getting the industry on board.
Gas Drilling Company Recycling “Fracking” Water
The natural gas drilling process has been saddled with great debate — mainly concerning the environmental impact. But one “fracking” company is actually putting back what they take out.
Denton Police Investigating Water Pumping At Gas Well Site
It’s a gas well site operators say they’ve never drilled and never fracked. But a Denton city inspector found it suddenly alive last week.
EPA Has Arlington Hearing On Fracking Regulations
Environmentalists and drilling advocates are expected to face off Thursday when the EPA holds a public hearing on proposed fracking rules.
Arlington Water Used For Fracking In Grand Prairie
Texas is dealing with a drought, and while residents are asked to conserve water, Chesapeake Energy is using millions of gallons for fracking.
Trinity River Water Being Taken For Gas Wells
On the dry shores of the Trinity River in Fort Worth sits a familiar looking installation — a half dozen pipes connected to large pumps.
Pipes Pulling Water From Trinity River For Fracking
While many North Texans are being asked to conserve water, large pipelines are pulling water out of the Trinity River in Fort Worth.
UTA Researchers Accepting Well Water Samples For Fracking Study
Some North Texas researchers hope to become the first to figure out if the controversial hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” process is to blame for chemicals in well water.
Texas May Soon Make Fracking Chemicals Public
Texas could soon become the first state to require drilling companies to disclose the chemicals used to crack rock in the search for natural gas.
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