Initial findings from a new comprehensive study undertaken by the Environmental Defense Fund and the University of Texas found that methane leakage rates from natural gas systems were far below estimates of previous studies.
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Eau Claire County, Wis., is re-evaluating its guidelines for groundwater, according to a report on WQOW TV. The county’s Groundwater Advisory Committee is focusing on the demand for water and the impact of that demand, in light of local frac sand production which uses high-capacity wells that handle anywhere from a few thousand gallons to a several million per year.…
Read MoreSummit Proppants to Build New Plant
Mark Rust, executive vice president operations of Summit Proppants Inc., announced that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has granted the company a permit that allows it to begin mining sand near Farmington, Mo. The sand will be used by the oil and gas industry as a proppant in hydraulic fracturing operations.
Read MoreWisconsin Regulation Under Discussion
According to WTAQ radio, Wisconsin communities could keep more control over their frac sand mines, under a compromise that’s being worked on at the state capitol.
Read MoreHi Crush Hiring Workers for New Plant
According to WQOW TV, more than 400 people showed up at a job fair held in Whitehall, Wis., by frac sand producer Hi-Crush. Last year Hi-crush held a successful job fair for its Augusta, Wis., plant.
Read MoreCounty Considers Resolution Targeting State Regulation
According to the Portage Daily Register, the Columbia County, Wis., Board’s planning and zoning committee – and possibly at least two other committees – are likely to consider a resolution opposing proposed state legislation designed to prevent local entities from regulating frac sand mining.
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According to Wisconsin Public Radio, tribal members of the Ho-Chunk nation are calling for native and non-native people to band together to stop frac sand mining. About 30 people gathered in Black River Falls, Wis., to hear speakers talking about how frac sand mining can lead to environmental damage and possible health problems. The meeting was organized by Andi Cloud,…
Read MorePreferred Sands Proppant In Demand
Preferred Sands, one of North America’s largest proppant, well-logistics and resin technology companies, announced significant growth in demand for Garnet, its resin-coated sand (RCS) featuring Teraforce technology from The Dow Chemical Co. Highlighted in the September 2013 issue of Inc. magazine as one of this year’s “coolest products,” RSC Garnet is completely non-phenolic and has helped spur greater interest in…
Read MoreFrac Sand Measurement Plan Moving Forward
The city of Winona, Minn., is a step closer to measuring frac sand in ambient air, according to the Winona Daily News.
Read MoreSantrol Begins Self-Suspending Proppant Production
Santrol, a Fairmount Minerals company, announced full-scale production of self-suspending proppant technology is underway at a Texas plant. Additional manufacturing sites will be integrated into the value chain during the first half of 2014 as field trials continue to validate the increased hydraulic fracturing efficiency with this technology.
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