Category Archives: Science

RIGZONE – Musings: Natural Gas Is So 2010; Now It’s All About Liquids-rich Shale

Posted on 27 April 2011 by S4 Worldwide

Last week the Baker Hughes U.S. active drilling rig count hit 1,800, up 1.6% from the prior week and up 21.5% over the past year.  These were notable achievements. The increases reflect the exploration and development fever that is gripping … Continue reading →

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New northeast US natgas drilling rules proposed | Energy & Oil | Reuters

Posted on 10 December 2010 by S4 Worldwide

Now it gets interesting.  This is likely to be a ‘watershed’ experience culminating in some very complicated public hearings during the comment period.  I’ve heard science-types suggesting the need for more data and fact-based studies.  Unfortunately, neither the states nor … Continue reading →

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Panel to expand network of stream monitors in Marcellus drilling region | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/01/2010

Posted on 1 December 2010 by S4 Worldwide

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is expanding its network of electronic water-quality monitors on streams in the Marcellus Shale region to provide an early-warning system for potential gas-drilling accidents. The commission said it was nearing an agreement to install 10 … Continue reading →

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Temporary Ban on Gas Drilling Goes to Paterson – NYTimes.com

Posted on 1 December 2010 by S4 Worldwide

The S4 Plan for real-time oversight of on-site shale gas extraction provides the necessary monitoring and data archiving to support regulatory oversight. With proper sensor deployment and surveillance, regulators, drillers and the public would be able to watch drilling activities … Continue reading →

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The Associated Press: Interior may force drillers to disclose chemicals

Posted on 1 December 2010 by S4 Worldwide

Officials are weighing the policy, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said, calling hydraulic fracturing “a hot and very difficult issue” on public and private lands. Also known as “fracking,” the process involves pumping millions of gallons of water mixed with sand … Continue reading →

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Steuben County wants state to set policy on road use for drilling – Corning, NY – The Corning Leader

Posted on 30 November 2010 by S4 Worldwide

Steuben County wants state to set policy on road use for drilling – Corning, NY – The Corning Leader. Assessing blame for damage to roads:  another reason why scientifically valid, statistical traffic models are required.  S4W technology can be used … Continue reading →

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Halliburton Discloses Chemicals Used in Fracking

Posted on 17 November 2010 by S4 Worldwide

If you’ve been following the news about fracking chemical, you will enjoy Maureen Casey’s take on Halliburton’s disclosure.  Almost sounds yummy! The rest of the story      

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