NEWS ARCHIVE

Yet another twist to the fraccing debate

IN WHAT appears to certainly provide more fodder to the anti-fraccing brigade, there is research suggesting a direct co-relation between the devastating earthquake in Japan in 2011 and subsequent tremors in the oil fields of West Texas. <b>By Gomati Jagadeesan.</b>

Yet another twist to the fraccing debate

A study in the prestigious journal Science claims oil and gas drilling operations, especially wastewater reinjection could make fault zones sensitive to shock waves from distant quakes of high magnitude....

Start a free trial to continue reading this article
Already have an account?  
Subscribe now
MORE ON THIS TOPIC

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the energy sector, brought to you by the Energy News Bulletin Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the energy sector, brought to you by the Energy News Bulletin Intelligence team.

editions

ENB CCS Report 2024

ENB’s CCS Report 2024 finds that CCS could be the much-needed magic bullet for Australia’s decarbonisation drive

editions

ENB Cost Report 2023

ENB’s latest Cost Report findings provide optimism as investments in oil and gas, as well as new energy rise.

editions

ENB Future of Energy Report 2023

ENB’s inaugural Future of Energy Report details the industry outlook on the medium-to-long-term future for the sector in the Asia Pacific region.

editions

ENB Cost Report 2021

This industry-wide report aims to understand current cost levels across the energy industry