Asked Grok- What is Flowback Water ?

Ask Grok about Flowback Water – What is it? Flowback water (also called flowback or flowback fluid) is the wastewater that returns to the surface from an oil or gas well shortly after hydraulic fracturing (fracking). It consists primarily of the water-based fracturing fluid that was injected deep underground to create fractures in the rock… Read more

Catholic Social Teaching and Energy Policy: Fracking, Tar Sands, Climate Justice

The McGowan Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility was established to be a visible, dynamic expression of the commitment of King’s College to offer students intellectual, moral, and spiritual preparation for satisfying and purposeful lives. That commitment has its origins in the understanding of education distinctive to the tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross. In the words… Read more

Wellness and Water 2013 WV Wesleyan College, Buckhannon,WV

Wellness and Water 2013 June 29 – 30, 3013 ~ WV Wesleyan College, Buckhannon,WV   Saturday Morning: Bringing concerned citizens and facts together 8:00 – 9:00 am ~ Registration ~ Continental Breakfast, Coffee & Tea available 9:00- 9:15 am ~ Welcome and Introductions 9:15 – 10:00 am ~ Plenary: Dr. Tom Darrah, Duke University 10:00… Read more

Using Nitrogen and other Gases to Hydraulicly Fracture Black Shale Fields

“Typically, nitrogen is delivered to the well site as a refrigerated liquid that is gasified prior to injection and then is injected into the well to enhance recovery.  As the primary component of the air we breathe, the benefits of nitrogen include it being inert, environmentally friendly, non-flammable, and when gasified, exhibiting very low densities… Read more