Barnett Shale Energy Education Council
Rig in Carthage, TX

DRILLING & FRACTURING
The University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute Study: "No evidence of groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing"
The Energy Institute at The University of Texas at Austin recently conducted a study entitled "Fact-Based Regulation for Environmental Protection in Shale Gas Development." Dr. Charles Groat, the lead author of the study, communicated the following study conclusion as part of the information release: "We found no direct evidence that hydraulic fracturing itself—the practice of fracturing the rocks—had contaminated shallow groundwater."

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AIR & WATER QUALITY
How much do you know about saltwater disposal wells?
Be sure to check out our latest fact sheet: all about saltwater disposal wells. It's a hot topic in our area since the City of Fort Worth recently held a series of public meetings to receive citizens' input on saltwater disposal wells. For the last year, the city has kept saltwater disposal wells outside of city limits, and the decision is currently under review with the possible outcome of the moratorium being lifted. An additional benefit from gaining the ability to drill within the city? Truck traffic would be reduced since trucks would not have to take the water produced outside the city for disposal but would instead utilize areas within city limits.

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NATURAL GAS VEHICLES
Should we expect natural gas vehicles to overtake gasoline-powered vehicles soon?
Although interest in the vehicles has peaked nationwide, adoption is slow for both manufacturers and consumers. Find out more about the opportunity, and how Clean Energy has responded in our monthly article by Executive Director Ed Ireland.

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BARNETT SHALE
Looking for additional data and talking points about the Barnett Shale?
You can always find information about natural gas and the Barnett Shale at BSEEC.org, including Ed Ireland's recent presentation to the Society of Texas Environmental Professionals (October 2011).

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Barnett Shale
Natural Gas
Air & Water Quality
Safety
Drilling & Fracturing
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The Barnett Shale Energy Education Council (BSEEC)
is a community resource that provides information to the public about gas drilling and production in the Barnett Shale region in North Texas.

About Ed Ireland, Ph.D.
BSEEC Executive Director

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