Oil shale and hydraulic fracking deep to 4 km below ground
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by Dr. Yohannes Yihdego, Senior Principal Hydrogeologist & Adjunct Research at La Trobe University
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Oil Shale - Helping Secure Tomorrows Energy Demand!
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by Karel Lewy-Phillips BSc (Hons), Director at Environmental Science Solutions Pty Ltd
Oil Shale - Among the most abundant energy reserves on Earth. In this Study we look at Technological Advances, Scientific Facts, Water & Air Emissions and ...
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Adaptive Process Solutions shares results for oil and gas produced water production
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
Adaptive Process Solutions (APS), a produced water treatment specialist, has completed a successful field trial of its new Microbubble Infusion Unit (MiFU) ...
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New Technique Could Help Decontaminate Oilsands Wastewater
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
Method developed by engineering researchers removes one of the main toxins in water used for bitumen extraction. By Justin Dupuis, Folio - University of ...
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Recycling Salty Water Could Help Control Detrimental Microbes in Alberta Drill Sites
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
Study of two drill sites in Alberta suggests recycling saline water produced by hydraulic fracturing affects microbial growth below ground. By Katie Willis, ...
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New Industrial Drying System Promises to Save Water and Reduce Energy Use by 65 Percent
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
SoCalGas and the Gas Technology Institute have demonstrated an innovative drying technology that saves money and reduces emissions. Southern California Gas ...
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Enhancing Sustainability of Natural Gas Extraction via Tech Innovations in Wastewater Management
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
A team of researchers from the Texas A&M Energy Institute and the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering led by Dr. Mahmoud El-Halwagi is ...
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Researchers Develop Affordable, Less-intensive Methane Detection Procedure
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
A new testing protocol that uses existing, affordable water chemistry tests can help scientists and regulators detect sites showing evidence of new methane ...
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Offshore Oil and Gas Rigs Leak More Greenhouse Gas than Expected
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
A survey of offshore installations extracting oil and natural gas in the North Sea revealed far more leakage of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, than ...
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Fracking Has Less Impact on Groundwater Than Traditional Oil and Gas Production
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
Conventional oil and gas production activities inject much more water underground than other petroleum-production methods, according to new research. ...
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Energy Analyst Calls on Province to Create New Agency to Monitor Oil and Gas Industry
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
"A new report from a B.C. Think Tank says B.C.'s Oil and Gas Commission has failed to adequately monitor industry activity in northeastern B.C., and calls ...
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Houston oil and gas blockchain company expands into new sector
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by Trudi Schifter, CEO and Founder AquaSPE
with a new partnership, Houston-based Data Gumbo Corp. will move into a new sector within oil and gas, allowing the startup to tap into the Permian Basin. ...
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Experts Fear Deserted Oil Tanker off Yemen Could Explode
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
A deserted oil tanker anchored off the coast of Yemen still holds around one million oil barrels. The explosion of these barrels, triggered by negligence and ...
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How Oil War Affects Water Management in Libya
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
While Libya’s oil lies at the heart of three months of fighting over Tripoli and years of power struggles before that, water is becoming a far bigger concern ...
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Mussels Are Inspiring New Technology That Could Help Purify Water And Clean Up Oil Spills
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
Mussels are notorious maritime stowaways known for damaging the hulls of boats, but these same adhesive properties have widespread engineering applications, ...
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EPA Is Looking for Comments on a Draft Study of Oil and Gas Extraction Wastewater Management
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
EPA is conducting a study that will take a holistic look at how the Agency, states, tribes and stakeholders regulate and manage wastewater from the oil and ...
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Swapping Water for CO2 Could Make Fracking Greener and More Effective
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and China University of Petroleum (Beijing) have demonstrated that CO2 may make a better hydraulic fracturing ...
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EPA Seeks Public Input on Draft Study of Oil and Gas Extraction Wastewater Management
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on a draft study that takes a holistic look at how the agency, states, tribes and ...
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Produced Water to Be Recycled for Use Beyond New Mexico’s Oil Fields
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
The Wyoming-based startup, Encore Green Environmental, is pursuing a pilot project to clean up effluent waste from booming industry operations in southeastern ...
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How Safe Is it to Use Dispersants in Oil Spill Clean Ups?
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by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
Dispersants can be an effective tool for managing impacts during a major marine oil spill, the report concludes. A new report from the National Academies of ...
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