Constant Changes at the EPA Affect Fracking Industries
A couple of things that the 2016 election has shown us is that the United States is more divided on issues than ever before and that change is the new constant. With just a few weeks in office, President Trump has managed to upend much of what previous administrations had established, and the Environmental Protection […]
What to Expect in the Energy Industry Over the Next Year
Look, if there is one thing that we know we need here in the United States, it’s energy production. Being the second top consumer in the world for energy by far, it’s hard to sustain the sheer amount of energy that is needed to maintain everyday life, and to do so in a manner where […]
Bringing Water to Dry Places
With the increased need for hydraulic fracturing in the United States to keep the price of energy and gas low, there is also an increased need to bring water to even the driest frac sites. Between regulations dictating how close in vicinity a frac site can be to natural water sources and the ever increasing […]
Some Perspective on Fracking Water Usage
In states like California, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico, it’s often brought up how dry they are. In fact, we previously asked whether or not the droughts in some of these areas would be the end to hydraulic fracturing as we know it because water is the main component used in order to release natural […]
Guess What. Fracking Isn’t the Biggest User of Water.
By definition, the process of hydraulic fracture drilling needs water in order to work, and lots of it. Fracking is the process in which water is forced down into shale beds in the earth at high speeds with a few other chemicals in order to release natural gas found in the rock. However, while you […]
Since There is So Much Objection to Injection Disposal, Try This Instead!
With all the controversy currently being discussed in Oklahoma concerning injection disposal wells for fracking wastewater, it’s no surprise some companies may be looking for other fracking water disposal solutions. What are Fracking Wastewater Disposal Wells or Injection Disposal? You may be wondering what a fracking wastewater disposal well is or about the process of […]
Fracking and the Earthquake in Oklahoma
On Saturday, September 3, 2016, an earthquake shook large parts of Oklahoma, peaking on the richter scale at a 5.6. Typically a very stable region, it was immediately assumed that hydraulic fracturing was the cause of such a quake. While there is little proof at this time to say one way or another whether it […]
Solutions to Help You Save Part 3
Many fracking companies are looking to cut costs, and you’ll be glad to know that Well Water Solutions can help. The price of gas and oil is the lowest it has been in years, and that has led to many companies in the oil and gas industries to bankruptcy and others to look for new […]
Solutions to Help You Save
Oil prices are staggeringly low, and that has led to many bankruptcies in the oil and gas industry. Fracking has created thousands of jobs, and it drastically cushioned the blow of one of the biggest financial crises our country has ever had to face. Like everything in the energy sector, there are booms and busts […]
Fracking Has Helped Us Lower Emission Drastically
Fracking has a reputation for being bad for the environment, but it has played a vital role in lowering emissions. In this day and age, you can’t watch a documentary or read an article about fracking without hearing about how bad it is for the environment. Although there are many areas where improvements could be […]