U. S. Congress

Committee Democrats Release New Report Detailing Hydraulic Fracturing Products: Chemicals Used in Hydraulic Fracturing

Oil and gas companies injected hundreds of millions of gallons of hazardous or carcinogenic chemicals into wells in more than 13 states from 2005 to 2009, according to an investigation by Congressional Democrats.

Source: U.S. Congress. Committee On Energy and Commerce (2011) Read More

Unconventional Gas Shales: Development, Technology, and Policy Issues

Congressional Research Service reports detailed the mechanics of unconventional shale development — horizontal drilling, hydraulic fracturing fluids, production decline curves. The technical primer underscored a reality: the shale revolution was engineered as much as it was discovered.

Source: U.S. Congress (2009) Read More