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Liquid Propane Fracturing Eases Environmental Concerns

A new superior natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. drilling technique has gathered global attention, and is locally tied to New York.  Over 2,000 landowners may arrange an agreement with Calgary-based GasFrac Energy Services to utilize a thick gel made from

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Marcellus Shale – and how it’s Affecting our Environment

Pittsburgh is right in the center of another energy revolution.  The drilling of Marcellus ShaleA fine grained sedimentary rock composed mostly of consolidated clay or mud. Shale is the most frequently occurring sedimentary rock.ShaleA fine grained sedimentary rock composed mostly of consolidated clay or mud. Shale is the most frequently occurring sedimentary rock. is one

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Exactly What Is Fracking?

Most of you have probably heard the term “frackingRefers to a method used by producers to extract more natural gas from a well by opening up rock formations using hydraulic or explosive force.” before.  Especially in reference to the current Marcellus ShaleA fine grained sedimentary rock composed mostly of consolidated clay or mud. Shale is

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