Fracking
Rystad Energy: Frac water demand is sky-rocketing
As oil production in the US shale industry soars to record levels, so does the need for water. Read more
Trump administration plans to lease 54,000 acres in Nevada's Ruby Mountains
The Trump administration plans to lease all 54,000 acres of Nevada’s Ruby Mountains under consideration for oil and gas development, according to public records released this week. Read more
California to sue Trump administration for repeal of fracking rules
California’s attorney general on Wednesday said the state plans to sue the Trump administration over its repeal of Obama-era rules meant to address public safety concerns in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. Read more
Facilitating frac flowback, produced water reuse
The cost of managing water has become an increasing and even dominant share of hydraulic fracking operations. In Canada's Montney region formation, for example, drilling and completing a well can require up to 500,000 barrels... Read more