Economic Benefits of Fracking to Local Communities The study found that the shale boom produced benefits valued at as much as $1,900 a year for the average household in nearby communities. Income climbed 7 percent10% employment rateHome prices … [Read more...]
Eagle Ford shale fueling growth of Texas Gulf Coast
Natural gas production has reached record levels in the United States thanks to the Eagle Ford and other shale plays. Although natural gas prices are trading near 10-year lows, producers are finding new markets and outlets for the clean-burning … [Read more...]
Has Fracking Gone Green?
Gone Green as in Good for the Environment not “Green with Envy” or “Money” While the debate rages on as to whether fracking poses a risk to water quality, a new desalination technique addresses two other environmental concerns: water scarcity and … [Read more...]