Will we be contacted to use our land for fracking?
That’s a good question – although it heavily depends on a number of factors. Variables include but are not limited [...]
What does it do for oil?
Like oil, natural gas is a hydrocarbon that is developed over millions of years and under immense pressure. Many (but [...]
What liquid are they using?
The liquid is used in the hydraulic fracturing process are approximately 99.5 percent water and sand. The remaining 0.5 percent [...]
What’s in the frack juice?
Hydraulic fracturing fluid is a mixture of water, sand, and additives. Sand and water make up 99.5 percent of the [...]
Could you drill on my land?
That all depends on where you live, the amount of land you own and a number of other factors. The [...]
Do they drill for it?
Yes. In order to reach the Marcellus Shale, a drilling rig is required. The Marcellus Shale Coalition has the following [...]
Does it differ from any other way it was produced?
We’ve come a long way since the first well was drilled here in Pennsylvania 150 years ago. And while the [...]
How does this relate to the fracking process?
Here’s how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines the well completion technology called hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”: Hydraulic fracturing [...]
When did shale drilling start in the U.S.?
Good question. Truth be told, the first natural gas well in North America was actually a shale well in Fredonia, [...]
What is the education process?
Jobs in the natural gas industry vary widely, so there are many education tracks that one can pursue. From well-tenders [...]
