Hydraulic Fracturing - A Further Step to Foreign Oil Independence

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Hydraulic Fracturing - A Further Step to Foreign Oil Independence

23 Jun, 2012

Published over 14 years ago. See the latest and most current information on Measurement and testing.

Sandra Rintoul
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Any country that is dependent on an outside supply for their energy needs would love to reduce fuel imports and tip the balance of power in the global energy market.  Across Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Asia-Pacific regions a number of countries have unconventional natural gas resources that could be released by hydraulic fracturing and offer new hydrocarbon supplies. To date, North America is the only one producing shale gas commercially.  

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