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hydraulic fracturing |
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hydraulic fracturing [hī′drȯ·lik ′frak·chə·riŋ] (petroleum engineering) A method in which sand-water mixtures are forced into underground wells under pressure; the pressure splits the petroleum-bearing sandstone, thereby allowing the oil to move toward the wells more freely. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The second and third pay zones are expected to undergo fracing operations and thus provide greater flow rates for the well. Currently, Marathon Oil is undergoing fracing operations, and is in the completion process of this well. We will be able to give shareholders a barrel count per day as soon as the fracing fluid is recovered and production baselined. |
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