Drilling Around the Law. EWG Report on Hydraulic Fracturing

A new report by EWG on Hydraulic Fracturing.

“When companies say that they will not use diesel and then use other petroleum distillates, it’s a bit like promising not to smoke Marlboros and then lighting up a Camel,” said EWG Senior Counsel, Dusty Horwitt. “As far as the toxic components, the products are at least as dangerous.”

Chesapeake Energy admits they use “petroleum distillates.”

Dallas Morning News
Chesapeake Energy, one of the biggest gas drillers in the Barnett Shale, says it uses petroleum distillates, but it does not specify which ones. Chesapeake spokesman Brian L. Murnahan declined to comment on the report Tuesday.

Drilling Around the Law Press Release:
Drinking Water Threatened by Toxic Natural Gas and Oil Drilling Chemicals
Drilling Companies Skirt Federal Law Requiring Permits for Diesel in Wells Across the Country

REMEMBER: Texas has NO regulation specific to hydraulic fracturing.

To date, Texas has NO co-sponsor for the FRAC Act. Ask your representative to co-sponsor the FRAC Act.

About Sharon Wilson

Sharon Wilson is considered a leading citizen expert on the impacts of shale oil and gas extraction. She is the go-to person whether it’s top EPA officials from D.C., national and international news networks, or residents facing the shock of eminent domain and the devastating environmental effects of natural gas development in their backyards.