Fracking Infographic

September 27th, 2011 by Zachary Shahan

Natural gas is considered by many a ‘clean energy’ alternative to coal. It is considered by many a necessary transition fuel. I’m not so sure about its cleanliness or its necessity. But I haven’t ruled it out of the “clean energy future” equation yet either.

But no matter where you stand on natural gas, you have to admit that hydraulic fracking (for natural gas) comes with some nasty consequences. There are now identified issues with earthquakes and water quality (including creating flammable water). Here’s an infographic with more:

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Infographic by WellHome

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Bob_Wallace

Just noticed something. In the “Who has the gas” graphic it states that the US has 862 trillion cubic feet of NG.

In 2010 we were burning at a 24tcf rate per year. At that rate or NG supply would last 36 years.

In 2012 we’re using 50% more NG for electricity than we were in 2010. As we close coal plants we’re going to use even more. We’re also starting to use more for transportation and we’re going to be exporting a bunch. We could easily cut that 36 year supply down to 18 years.
FrackingIsntEvil

You need to read more. You are clearly misinformed and extremely biased.
- http://cleantechnica.com/ Zachary Shahan
  
  yep, we’re biased against bad technology. thanks for noticing.
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Anonymous

You need to look at the alternative to hydro-fracking. LPG fracking by Gasfrac Energy Services Inc. has a much smaller environmental impact .No water is used so no water to decontaminate .No minerals ,salts radioactive isotopes brought to the surface because LPG does not react with shale . Virtual all LPG is recovered leaving no fracking fluids in ground. LPG is reused. Almost no venting or flaring. One fifth the truck traffic. They just signed long term contract with Husky Oil. This is transformative technology.
J.Otto
- Anonymous
  
  hmm, haven’t heard of it.
  
  so, it is not really used yet but you think it will be used widely?
  - Anonymous
    
    Used in over 800 gas and oil wells mostly in Canadian Northwest. This year they moved new equipment into Eagleford shale of Texas. They have done test wells in Marcellus shale. Husky Oil has been working with Gasfrac Energy Services Inc for sometime. A long term contract with them is validation that recovery of gas and oil liquids is superior to hydro-fracking in addition to the environmental advantages.