To frac or not to frac; that is the question, and in a recent study by the Robert Morris University Polling Institute, the often controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing appears to be gaining acceptance. The new RMU survey polled 1,003 … Read More
Hydraulic Fracturing
The History of Hydraulic Fracturing
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
Frac or Fiction: How is it Spelled?
Today marks the beginning of a new category of WellSaidCabot. The new section will focus on debunking myths and confirming facts about the natural gas and oil industry, also known as: Our first topic may be one of the … Read More
First Use of Natural Gas to Power Equipment for Hydraulic Fracturing in NEPA
In case you happened to miss the news on earlier this week, Cabot made an announcement regarding using natural gas to power hydraulic fracturing equipment in partnership with FTS International and Caterpillar Global Petroleum. Below is the full release: SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa., May … Read More
#FF: @FrackingInsider
For today’s Follow Friday, we interviewed Heather Tighe of @FrackingInsider. Heather gives us the inside scoop on FrackingInsider.com and its approach to social media: Our website provides interested parties with coverage of the most critical developments in hydraulic fracturing … Read More
What is flaring and why does Cabot do it?
[vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Before we address flaring, let’s describe the process which leads us to flaring in the first place.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]After a well is drilled and the rig moves off-site, the well is ready to be completed. Cabot will move … Read More
Our Point of View on Pogue
[vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Post contributed by Bill desRosiers – Coordinator, External Affairs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Far too often, hydraulic fracturing is portrayed negatively in the media because the science behind it is too complicated to explain in a few, short sentences. However, this hasn’t stopped … Read More
Understanding FracFocus
[vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Since its inception, FracFocus has been lauded across the country for its handling of important information, innovative approach to transparency and its ease of use. Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, speaking … Read More
What is the “Halliburton Loophole”?
[vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Much of the controversy surrounding natural gas development is the grossly misunderstood belief that hydraulic fracturing is exempt from all federal regulations, especially the Safe Drinking Water Act, because of the “Halliburton Loophole.” This, like much of the … Read More
Duke Study Reaches Incorrect Conclusion about Isotopic Analysis
[vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Due to recent articles published by the media, we have realized how much misinformation is currently being touted as fact when it comes to the Dimock area. Cabot would like to take this opportunity to lay the facts … Read More