Everyone can agree that, similar to any industrial process that uses chemicals and water, there is potential for something to go wrong. It should be noted, however, that hydraulic fracturing has been used in oil and gas exploration since the 1940's with a couple of million wells having been fracked, and to date there have been zero cases of groundwater contamination linked to hydraulic fracturing. Each state has rather stringent regulations dealing with this and by and large the states regulatory agencies do a good job of overseeing all aspects of oil and gas exploration and development including hydraulic fracturing. I know there are many who will not agree, but i believe it is important we consider the facts.
Published by John Peters, Business Development Manager at BioBlend Renewable Resources, LLC
Everyone can agree that, similar to any industrial process that uses chemicals and water, there is potential for something to go wrong. It should be noted, however, that hydraulic fracturing has been used in oil and gas exploration since the 1940's with a couple of million wells having been fracked, and to date there have been zero cases of groundwater contamination linked to hydraulic fracturing. Each state has rather stringent regulations dealing with this and by and large the states regulatory agencies do a good job of overseeing all aspects of oil and gas exploration and development including hydraulic fracturing. I know there are many who will not agree, but i believe it is important we consider the facts.