fracking

Related to fracking: Hydraulic fracturing

fracking

A commonly used nickname for "hydraulic fracturing," a method of oil and natural gas extraction that is subject to controversy for its potential environmental effects. What do opponents of fracking cite as their concerns?
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • oil field trash
  • oil trash
  • a blight on the land
  • blight
  • blight on the land
  • Gooner
  • monkey wards
  • honeycakes
  • Jaws of Life
  • Bari
References in periodicals archive
The MP is asking the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to intervene after fracking was halted following the latest earthquake, which recorded 2.9 on the Richter Scale.
Call to stop fracking plan after quakes; NEWS WIRE
I can't see how anyone would think that fracking is a good idea.
THE BIG QUESTION; YOUR VOICE
Environmental campaigners have renewed calls for fracking to be banned following what Cuadrilla called a "micro seismic event" at their site near Blackpool, which registered at 1.55 on the Richter scale.
Fracking is halted after earth tremor
The small quake forced fracking to stop, and the firm monitored the site before it could restart operations.
Cuadrilla ceases fracking after new earthquake
[USPRwire, Tue Aug 06 2019] Oil and gas sector's rebound from its down turn, owing to geopolitical tensions, has resulted in an increase in oil prices from US$ 30 per barrel in 2016 to US$ 70 in 2018 which is expected to aid the Fracking Fluid Market Increasing oil exploration activities with reduced drilling costs continue to influence the demand for fracking fluids.
Fracking Fluid Market Sales Influenced by Improved Technological Arrangement during 2018-2027
[ClickPress, Mon Aug 05 2019] Oil and gas sector's rebound from its down turn, owing to geopolitical tensions, has resulted in an increase in oil prices from US$ 30 per barrel in 2016 to US$ 70 in 2018 which is expected to aid the Fracking Fluid Market Increasing oil exploration activities with reduced drilling costs continue to influence the demand for fracking fluids.
Fracking Fluid Market Sales Influenced by Improved Technological Arrangement during 2018-2027
"Fracking poses risks to the Delaware River Basin that New Jersey cannot accept," Murphy said in a statement accompanying the letter.
Murphy says he wants total ban on fracking in Delaware River Basin
The report, presented by Mark Edwardson, claimed the Cheshire figure was made up of [pounds sterling]36m direct investments in fracking and [pounds sterling]10m in indirect investments.
Cheshire public sector pension fund has investments in fracking; BBC Sunday Politics North West featured Chester-based pensions campaigner
Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing, has been the focus of considerable controversy in recent weeks, after a number of earthquakes around the UK's only active site, near Blackpool.
Meet the ONLY Sefton councillor who thinks fracking is a good idea; We asked who was in favour of the controversial process and Sir Ron Watson stepped forward
Since then the leaders have issued a statement saying this was not the case and that fracking was not in fact discussed as part of that action plan.
What is the future of fracking on Teesside?
Fracking has been halted at Cuadrilla's gas exploration site in Lancashire after tremors were detected underground.
Fracking halted at gas exploration site after tremors detected
Blackpool has been hit by five earthquakes in just three days - with experts concerned more will follow after fracking restarted.
Blackpool hit by FIVE earthquakes in three days after fracking started again in the area; The British Geological Society says there has been an upturn in seismic activity after energy firm Cuardrilla recommenced operations last Monday
CARDIFF council says it will consider pulling the PS45m its pension scheme has invested in fracking companies.
Fracking investment questioned
THE North East is playing a leading role in an PS8million research project into the impacts of fracking in the UK.
North East leads way in future of fracking; UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR HEADS UP RESEARCH PROJECT