Fracking is the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks, boreholes, etc. so as to force open existing fissures and extract oil or gas.

Photo: Ted Auch of FracTracker Alliance 2020

Modern oil and gas extraction no longer involves just a well, pump, and tank. The process can be so overwhelmingly complex that in lieu of taking a tour in person, it helps to explore each stage through photos. By clicking this link e you will find a virtual guide from FracTracker to the process of unconventional oil and gas extraction

Photo: Ted Auch of FracTracker Alliance 2020

Oil and gas wells produce the chemicals needed to produce 99% of plastics.

Nearly all U.S. shale wells are fracked, and in addition to oil and gas, they generally produce a very high volume of natural gas liquids, or NGLs, a suite of chemicals that include butane, propane, and ethane.

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Air and water pollution from
fracturing threatens
public health and communities. Visit our Health & Safety page to learn more about the health risks associated with fracking and Beaver County's petrochemical expansion.

Photo: Ted Auch of FracTracker Alliance 2018