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US tackles frac-quake conundrum

THE US-based StatesFirst initiative has released a 150-page report outlining broad guidelines and advice for dealing with human-induced earthquakes caused by fraccing and wastewater disposal, arguing that blanket regulations and procedures are not the answer.

US tackles frac-quake conundrum

StatesFirst is an initiative of the US Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission and the Ground Water Protection Council. The report includes contributions from seismologists, industry experts, academics,...

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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.

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ENB Cost Report 2023

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

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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.

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ENB Cost Report 2021

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

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ENB Social Licence Report 2021

In its second year, this research now includes trends and new findings surrounding impacts and responses as the energy industry seeks to secure and maintain a social licence to operate.