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Hydraulic Fracturing Standards
May 2, 2012 | Fox Business News

Several major natural gas drillers have developed a set of standards for hydraulic fracturing in the Appalachian Basin. The standards recommend practices for drilling, well design, water use, equipment use and public outreach.


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