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More efficient approach to shale wells could boost oil output, store emissions

Researchers at Penn State developed a new extraction workflow that improves oil recovery from tight shale formations by up to 15%, while providing long-term storage for carbon dioxide emissions. The innovative approach enhances cyclic CO2 injection, a decades-old method that bolsters extraction from naturally occurring rock formations.

SourcePenn State·JournalFuel·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 15, 2025
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Study ties fracking to another type of shaking

Researchers confirm fracking triggers tremors, which can be used to track fluid movement and monitor fault activity. This finding has implications for sustainability and climate science, as carbon sequestration through fracking may reduce atmospheric emissions.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalScience·DateAug 10, 2023
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

New study in Earth Science Frontiers explores an untapped reserve of oil and gas resources

A research team analyzed the economic feasibility of in situ upgrading technology by assessing the energy consumption ratio. They found that appropriate well spacing and minimum total organic content are crucial for efficient energy use. The study aims to promote the application of this technology for optimized oil shale exploitation.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalEarth Science Frontiers·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 8, 2022

Oil and gas activity linked to most recent earthquakes in West Texas

A study by University of Texas at Austin researchers found that 68% of earthquakes above magnitude 1.5 are associated with oil and gas production activities such as hydraulic fracturing or wastewater disposal. The study used statistical analysis and physics-based modeling to identify the causal factors of induced seismicity in the Dela...

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalSeismological Research Letters·DateJun 27, 2022