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Top Questions About Hydraulic Fracturing
According to the IPAA, there are about 1.7 million fracked oil and gas wells in the U.S. as of 2021
Considering Pros and Cons of Fracking
Industry representatives like to highlight new jobs and the associated economic growth in nearby communities brought by new shale development
Managing Fracking Waste
The rapid expansion of unconventional oil and gas extraction has been credited with achieving actual energy independence for the US
What is Flowback Water in Fracking?
Once a well has been fracked, some of the fluid is drawn back out, although the recovered amounts may vary significantly from well to well.
The Frenzy Over Fracking Fluid
There are many detractors of hydraulic fracturing, just as there are many detractors for coal mining, hydroelectric dams, and nuclear power plants.
Fracking the Well
Starting off, building a well for a shale deposit looks a lot like building a regular well.
Economics of Fracking in Oil & Gas Production
The supply of oil and natural gas embedded in the Earth is still very large
What is Fracking?
In simplest terms, fracking (hydraulic fracturing) is a technique involving the delivery of large quantities of specially formulated “slickwater”
Oilfield Remediation Pits and Pads
Onsite remediation, for drilling wastewater and mud, is one of the most challenging aspects of oilfield design.
Keep Flare Stack Pits Clean with Lining
Flaring is one of the most controversial ,yet important, parts of operating an active oil or gas pumping operation.
Temporary vs Permanent Reserve Pits in Oilfields
Most reserve pits, built on the oilfield, are divided not by their specific use for processing but rather they length of time they’ll hold the same wastewater.
Fire Protection and Retention Ponds for Oilfields
Most of the pits and ponds installed around an oilfield will be filled with liquids and sludges that are lightly to heavily flammable.
Lining Drilling Pads on the Oilfield
Drilling pads are the heart of the oilfield operation and they deserve plenty of attention to ensure they’re meeting all local and state regulations on environmental protection.
Lining Options for Oilfield Pits
With so many lining materials commonly sold for pond use today, it’s easy to assume that the majority of them might work well for pits on the oilfield.
Options for Dealing with the Water Stored in Frac Pits
Frac pits may be designed with care and covered with liners warrantied to last decades, but they’re usually only used from six months to a few years at most.
What Makes Frac Pits More Challenging Than Other Fracking Ponds?
Hydraulic fracturing sites often have half a dozen or more unique types of ponds and pits in order to manage the various risks around the property.
Selecting the Right Liner Material for Frac Pits
Selecting the right liner material is important for every pond, impoundment, and other water-holding area.
Recycling and Treating Produced Water in Fracking
With millions of gallons of fresh water going into each hydraulic fracturing well, it’s no wonder that hundreds of thousands of gallons can come back out.
How to Keep Produced Water and Other Frac Byproducts from Affecting the Local Environment
It’s well-known that produced water, in particular, can have negative effects on the water and soil surrounding the oil field.
What are Frac Pits and Ponds?
The hydraulic fracturing work site is often full of various basins, pits, and ponds to hold fluids and other materials close to the active well pads.
Why Dikes and Bunds Aren’t Enough for Oil and Fuel Field Containment
If you’re looking at the cost of building multiple containment basins for your oil field, you may wonder why you need concrete or flexible polymer liners at all.
Who Mandates Containment for Fuel and Oil Fields?
When you first begin researching and planning for secondary containment on an oil field, it’s necessary to start at the top and work downward in terms of regulations.
What Does It Take to Properly Line an Oil and Fuel Field Containment Area?
Reading the EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations is a good place to start when planning secondary containment for an oil field.
The Costs and Risks of Oil and Fuel Field Spills
Since there’s often a lower volume of storage and a greater focus on production on the oil field, many operators and owners wonder why they need to be so concerned with spills at all.