Fracking: Hydraulic Pump

Hi,MY names G. from Middle School during this quarter are grade has been studying what is fracking Hydraulic fracturing is the process of drilling down vertically to get natural gas from shale rock layers deep within the earth. Fracking produces natural gas extraction. Recent advancements for the drilling technology have led to new manmade fractures in shale plays that were once not available for exploration.(What is fracking online). I think fracking is not safe because in the areas where Fracking is taking place, it is causing crimes which isn’t beneficial to the economy, it also causes methane to get into peoples water and it is effecting surrounding Fracking areas with toxins.

As natural resources continue to diminish, alternative became more of necessity. Coal and oil consumption cannot replenish as fast as it is consumed, in which the resources will inevitably be exhausted. The people became optimistic regarding natural gas found in the United States. Drilling companies try to extract natural gas through hydraulic fracking; however, this process pose ethical concerns. While drilling for natural gas, methane can leak into the atmosphere, leading to global warming. In addition, careless fracking protocol could lead to groundwater contamination. As the petroleum engineering sector grows, new engineers from many disciple will be entering the field. Ethical standards are must be upheld while drilling, which is why the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers and the SPE Code of Ethics provides standards that petroleum engineers must follow. Following these codes will allow petroleum engineers to conduct natural gas drilling in an ethical manner while preserving the environment and have financial gains. The inquiry will start by explaining what hydraulic fracturing is, and then explain the benefits of this procedure and the risk. The issue will then be analyze using Kantian ethics and utilitarian ethics. I will determine whether or not the action

the desire to achieve independence from foreign energy sources” (Ben Harris). “The environmental safety of fracking has yet to be conclusively demonstrated, they say, and the industry has a poor track record”(Ben

In today's global economy, energy is one of the most crucial and sought after commodities. Who supplies it and how much they supply determines how much influence they have over other countries as well as the global economy. This is why hydraulic fracturing is currently such an important and controversial topic in the United States. Hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as "fracking" or hydrofracturing, is the process of using pressurized liquids to fracture rocks and release hydrocarbons such as shale gas, which burns more efficiently than coal. This booming process of energy production provides a much needed economic boost, creating jobs and providing gas energy for Americans. The efficiently burning shale gas reduces carbon

During the mid 2000s hydraulic fracking was starting to grow because ‘It was a good way to meet energy needs.”(source 5). Hydraulic fracking has been said to release chemicals and pollute drinking water.

has to use a mix of chemicals along with water to actually get the job done, all of the chemicals

these places, disaster could happen at any time. Ruined wells, ecosystems are destroyed natural gas seepage into the large cave systems, and destroyed land streams. All wells and sources in any gas well drilling areas should be tested by independent water testing firm at the expense of those drilling gas wells(Carns 539).

Fracking has brought the world’s energy supply from a crisis level to a stable supply that supports global energy demands. As energy prices rose and the energy supply slowly decreased, experts began to

Hydraulic fracturing or most commonly known as fracking was first invented in 1997 and it is basically a technique and form of mining/drilling into the earth’s shale in search for shale gas and oil. Throughout time fracking has evolved and know a day’s hydraulic fracturing evolved from only drilling vertically to horizontally allowing companies to extract large amounts of oil and gas from places that could not be reached due to environmental concerns. Although fracking does have negative effects it also has positive ones. These include increasing the production of natural gas and increasing economic activities. In other words, fracking allows the state and the nation to access and have an alternative source

Fracking has actually changed out future as we know it, and has made it possible for many things. Fracking will make the world run on natural fossil fuels for much longer, which is also better for the environment and us. In 2015, the U.S. reached its all time high in oil production in 14 years and is only expected to continually rise. Oil production in the U.S. is one of the main sources of jobs for people living in the U.S. (Nunez, 2013). Fracking is a good way to employ U.S. citizens and is also a good way to get natural ways of oil production. As we all

In the first installment of the sustainability evening lecture series we got to hear from Miles Howe on Defining Elsipogtog: The Anatomy of a Struggle. Howe is a journalist for Media Co-Op, an independent Canadian news site (McGuire, 2013). Back in 2013, there were plans for a hydraulic fracking project in New Brunswick, this project was met with a lot of resistance from both the local community and from across the nation. The plan for the proposed hydraulic fracking site was to use about 1/7th of the province to extract shale gas. The government of New Brunswick hoped that this would both stimulate the economy and create jobs for locals, so that people did not have to search out of province to find jobs, such as working in the oil fields

anomaly and stated to be caused by radiation. We discontinued selling calves for two years.” Due to Alvarado being largely an agricultural community, many resident’s livelihoods were impacts due to their inability to grow crops or raise cattle without the fear of contamination or radioactivity. Additionally, when David went to confront the oil companies about the cancerous side effects undoubtedly due to their fracking operations, he was told that, “The fracking ingredients/chemicals were proprietary and they could not be released. I also unfortunately fought cancer through the statute of limitations and could not sue them to make them stop drilling”. These enormous gas companies lie, deceive, and take advantage of residents all to increase

I have chosen to selecting Fracking as the subject for our annotated bibliography assignment. I have come to the strongly held belief that this form of energy production is not only necessary from an economic stand point, but also that, if done correctly, it is safe for the environment. This being said, I must admit my depth of knowledge is not at the level I would prefer, and thought the opportunity to better educate myself on the subject would allow me to be more confident in my position, or to rethink it if the evidence compels me.

Natural gas has taken the energy market by storm as a result of the eight years of democratic influence this country has seen. America in the past six years has begun moving away from coal and converting to natural gas. Instead of harvesting coal in the Appalachian Mountain region, new energy companies have moved out west in an effort to harvest the abundance of natural gas located beneath the surface; they do so by a process known as hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is a drilling method where high volumes of chemicals mixed with water are injected into the naturally occurring surface cracks. This is done all in an effort to release the small pockets of natural gas trapped within these surface cracks. In recent years, throughout the Midwest, hydraulic fracturing has been linked to the contamination of many farmers and homeowner’s wells. There have been reports of triggered earthquakes as a result of hydraulic fracturing. These cases have all come to find that hydraulic fracturing techniques played a role in these incidents; energy companies have failed to acknowledge or compensate individuals affected. Hydraulic fracturing is destroying our natural environmental stability in the Midwest and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and federal government have done nothing to stop it.

In the article, “Hydraulic Fracking Threats to Species with Restricted Geographic Ranges in the EasternUnited States”, the authors describe the effects that fracking has on the environment, to include thespecialized plant life in the region surrounding the Marcellus Shale deposit. The Marcellus Shale Depositspans through the following states: New York; Pennsylvania; Virginia, West Virginia; and Kentucky. Theregion mentioned is the location of the Appalachian Mountains, and is home to many diverse andlocalized populations of flora and fauna. The study conducted was focused on the range, naturalhistory, habitat needs, and legal history. The study also utilized the 35% overlap as the determiningcriterion for the selected study. In this result there are 15 species that are inclusive to this geographicalrange.