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Video: Horizontal Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing
November 5, 2009 | American Petroleum Institute

The American Petroleum Institute has a video that explains the horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing processes. It explains the drilling, fracturing, equipment, materials and environmental concerns.

This is an excellent video from an authoritative source.


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