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| The first gas well was drilled into the Marcellus Shale. |
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| Why is 2004 such an historic year for gas drilling in PA? |
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| The natural gas boom began in this year. |
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| This term describes the process of restoring the land at the drilling site to its natural state. |
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| 20-30% of water used in fracking may return to the surface as what we call___________________. |
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| sewage plants and deep injection wells |
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| These are 2 places where we dispose of our brine wastewater used in the fracking process. |
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| What gas is emitted during flaring that may cause smog and global warming? |
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| The gas and excess water return to the surface of the well through this process. |
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Environmental Protection Agency
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| What does EPA stand for? Is this organization operated by the state or federal government? |
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Department of Environmental Protection
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| What does DEP stand for? Is it a state or federal agency? |
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Marcellus Shale Coalition
Gas Companies |
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| What does MSC stand for? Who does it represent? |
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| The Marcellus Shale is composed of what kind of rock? Be specific!!! |
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| Where is the gas trapped in the shale? |
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| Shale forms in the same basic way as this rock, but with more silt and clay. |
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| What are the two types of gas wells found in the US? |
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| Of the two types of wells, which uses more water? |
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| Of the two types of natural gases, which one is more pipeline ready? |
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| This type of natural gas is often found with propane and butane. |
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| What tool do drillers use to produce the explosions that crack the shale? |
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| How much water does each fracking well use? |
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| How many pounds of pressure per square inch is used to crack the shale in the fracking process? |
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| These are the main ingredients in slick water. |
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