Who regulates it? Water policy and hydraulic fracturing in Texas
Hydraulic fracturing, the injection of a pressurized fluid mixture of mostly water, sand and a small amount of chemicals (frac fluids), increases extraction rates and recovery of oil or gas. The technique has become increasingly popular when used in combination with horizontal drilling, especially...
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Texas Water Journal
2015-04-01
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Series: | Texas Water Journal |
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Online Access: | https://twj-ojs-tdl.tdl.org/twj/index.php/twj/article/view/7021 |