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Post by roman on Dec 26, 2014 10:37:13 GMT -6
I am curious about fracking and if it could be done economically and profitably in the Streator area. I know that there are shale deposits near Streator. Neither the Brick Yard nor the Drain Tile went out of business because the shale deposits were depleted. I fully admit that I know nothing about fracking, but it clearly has been successful and has improved the economy of several states. I also know that Quinn was opposed to it. Normally, I am a fervid supporter of the environment, but something has to give and something has to be done to help Illinois’ economy.
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Post by dive61364 on Dec 26, 2014 11:21:34 GMT -6
fracking in southern Illinois has brought a much needed boost to the economy down that way. it`s a very expensive way to get oil out of the ground from my understanding. with the oil prices hovering around 55.00 a barrel fracking isn't economical so many companies are slowing down. the jury is still out how bad fracking is to the environment. some organizations complain fracking pollutes the water table and causes problems where sand is produced for fracking. here is a website that talks about the problems with fracking roman. the company I was employed with produced building sand and aggravates used in the construction business in the Chicago area. science.time.com/2011/04/20/more-problems-with-fracking-and-some-solutions/
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Post by roman on Dec 26, 2014 11:37:05 GMT -6
fracking in southern Illinois has brought a much needed boost to the economy down that way. it`s a very expensive way to get oil out of the ground from my understanding. with the oil prices hovering around 55.00 a barrel fracking isn't economical so many companies are slowing down. the jury is still out how bad fracking is to the environment. some organizations complain fracking pollutes the water table and causes problems where sand is produced for fracking. here is a website that talks about the problems with fracking roman. the company I was employed with produced building sand and aggravates used in the construction business in the Chicago area. science.time.com/2011/04/20/more-problems-with-fracking-and-some-solutions/Thanks. As I mentioned, I know little about the subject.
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Post by OutlawwithaSnipeSniper on Dec 26, 2014 12:36:11 GMT -6
I'm not so sure fracking could be done in this area due to the natural gas storage caverns.
I wouldn't have any issue with doing it, but I would sure as heck want to know you wouldn't release more than you got........
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Post by Blue Star on Dec 26, 2014 13:14:29 GMT -6
I would do more researching! I've read about how it does make water tables bad & in areas in the N/W, where there's little water. Also, it's been reported to have caused earth quakes in Ok., Penn. & Ohio!
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Post by father of two on Dec 26, 2014 13:24:26 GMT -6
Fracking is done to help gather natural gas deposits. It has been known to cause the gas to get into ground water supplies. Think of Dayton/Wedron. Matt Damon had a good documentary about it that you might want to watch. I think it's a bad idea.
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Post by dive61364 on Dec 26, 2014 13:36:03 GMT -6
while I'm not against fracking I would like to see more research in to it before we start drilling all over the place. fracking has brought lots of jobs to this area recently as well as pollution problems with blowing sand and road damage. the state will approve almost any mining operation as long as the companies say they will comply with the EPA regulations. in my experience most mining companies lack compliance to the EPA standards for air and noise pollution. most companies hardly ever worry about water pollution unless the coast guard or the EPA get involved over citizens concerns.
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Post by OutlawwithaSnipeSniper on Dec 26, 2014 14:51:34 GMT -6
Fracking is done to help gather natural gas deposits. It has been known to cause the gas to get into ground water supplies. Think of Dayton/Wedron. Matt Damon had a good documentary about it that you might want to watch. I think it's a bad idea. Not too much more chance of getting natural gas into our wells, I already have to run a degas tank........... Of course, if they would crack things more, I might get enough to actually be able to heat with it......
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Post by chevypower on Dec 26, 2014 16:22:43 GMT -6
The oil within the earth is very important, I'd say leave it alone. It would cause the plates to not shift as easy, making it a rough shift.
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Post by helencrump on Dec 27, 2014 20:12:09 GMT -6
The oil within the earth is very important, I'd say leave it alone. It would cause the plates to not shift as easy, making it a rough shift. So, you dont think anyone should drill for oil?
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Post by chevypower on Dec 27, 2014 20:20:36 GMT -6
The oil within the earth is very important, I'd say leave it alone. It would cause the plates to not shift as easy, making it a rough shift. So, you dont think anyone should drill for oil? YOU REALLY DO HAVE A HARD TIME COMPREHENDING I SEE, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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