Is the industry open to addressing unintended consequences when they occur?
Absolutely, and we do. Our industry takes the protection of our environment and surroundings seriously. After all, the men and [...]
How many wells are there currently? How much water used at each well? Where is the water from? How many trucks operate at each well? What chemicals are in the slurry? Where does the polluted toxic slurry go?
There have been roughly 8,000 Marcellus wells drilled in Pennsylvania, though since that number is always growing, we encourage you [...]
Are empty wells going to be used to pump in polluted oil byproducts?
Approximately 10 to 30 percent of the total water used in the hydraulic fracturing process returns to the surface as [...]
Given the refining and port capacity, what products, etc. flow through the Philadelphia region?
Pennsylvania has a historic opportunity before it: cleaner air, more affordable energy and sustained job creation. Philadelphia is a large [...]
Engage in research geared towards reducing negative impacts and fostering positive impacts?
MSC member companies and environmental regulators here in Pennsylvania are continuously looking for ways to improve the various aspects of [...]
Can the industry go above and beyond what is required by regulation?
Absolutely, in fact, that’s a key tenant of our Guiding Principles. Through advancements in water management and recycling technologies to [...]
What forces produced water to the surface and how long can it be expected that this flow of water would last in a well?
Produced water is often made up of naturally occurring water found in shale formations coupled with water introduced into the [...]
What happens to the water after the well is developed? Can’t discharge it. Onsite treatment can’t treat it all.
There has been an extraordinary trend – driven by technological advancements – over the past several years as it relates [...]
Are you researching new or different methods without using chemicals?
As you may know, sand and water make up 99.5 percent of the liquids used in the well completions – [...]
Have issues about the waste?
Though your question is a bit vague, we believe you may referring to water (i.e., flowback and produced) management. As [...]
