Tuesday, April 24, 2012

What is Hydraulic Fracturing?

"Hydraulic fracturing is a procedure that can increase the flow of oil or gas from a well. It is done by pumping liquids down a well into subsurface rock units under pressures that are high enough to fracture the rock. The goal is to create a network of interconnected fractures that will serve as pore spaces for the movement of oil and natural gas to the well bore. "


Full article: http://geology.com/articles/hydraulic-fracturing/

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