Though certain documentaries would have you believe hydraulic fracturing is a fairly new phenomenon, it is definitely not. Hydraulic fracturing originated in the United States at the end of the Civil War, in 1865. Back then, the process was crude … Read More
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Frac or Fiction: When did Frac’ing Start?
Hydraulic fracturing was commercially introduced in the 1940’s. Today frac’ing is used in a majority of U.S. natural gas and oil wells to enhance performance and minimize drilling. It is estimated that of the over 47,100 wells registered in … Read More