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Fracking drill rig C016 / 8129
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Fracking drill rig C016 / 8129
Fracking drill rig. Fracking or hydraulic fracturing is a drilling technique used to extract gas from shale deposits. A mixture of sand, chemicals and water is pumped under high pressure from the surface to underground horizontal wells. The pressure forms fissures (fractures) in the shale. The sand keeps the fissures open, allowing gas to flow into the well and rise to the surface. This drill rig is used to drill a well prior to the hydraulic fracturing process. This drill rig is part of exploratory drilling being carried out to assess the potential of the Fayetteville Shale in Arkansas, USA
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This print captures the essence of a fracking drill rig, known as C016 / 8129, in all its industrial glory. Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is an innovative drilling technique employed to extract gas from shale deposits deep underground. The process involves pumping a potent mixture of sand, chemicals, and water at high pressure into horizontal wells beneath the surface. This immense pressure creates fractures within the shale formation while the sand acts as a stabilizing agent to keep these fissures open. Consequently, this allows for the efficient flow of gas into the well and ultimately up to the surface. The drill rig showcased here serves as an integral component in initiating this groundbreaking process by drilling wells prior to hydraulic fracturing operations. Situated amidst Arkansas' breathtaking landscape, it forms part of exploratory drilling activities aimed at assessing the potential reserves within Fayetteville Shale. This remarkable structure epitomizes American engineering prowess and showcases cutting-edge technology harnessed by North America's oil and gas industry in their quest for energy independence. As we delve further into the 21st century, such advancements continue shaping our understanding of geological formations while revolutionizing extraction methods. Photographed by Bill Cunningham under US Geological Survey's supervision for Science Photo Library - this image offers a glimpse into one facet of modern-day exploration that fuels our world without mentioning any specific commercial use associated with it.
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