Appalachian oil and gas production to increase in May
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Oil and natural gas production in the Appalachian Basin, which includes Utica/Point Pleasant and Marcellus shale formations, is expected to increase month-over-month in May, according to The Business Journal.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported the Appalachian Basin is on track to produce an additional 48 million cubic feet of natural gas per day in May when compared to April.
The EIA’s Drilling Productivity Report shows natural gas output is projected to increase from 35.233 billion cubic feet per day in April to 35.281 billion cubic feet per day in May. Oil production will also see a slight increase.
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Fracking is a slang term for hydraulic fracturing. Fracturing is a process by which highly pressurized fluid is pumped thousands of feet into the ground to fracture rock formations. The goal is to release the natural gas that’s locked inside the rock.
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What most concerns people about fracturing is ground water contamination. The worry is that fractures underground, caused by the process, will extending upwards and into aquifers, releasing gas and chemicals into the ground water supply. There’s been no confirmed reports of such a thing happening. Though surface spills and drill site blowouts can lead to localized environmental concerns.
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