Saturday 14 May 2022

Differences of Shale Oil, Crude Oil and Fracking – Science 12

I wonder when listening about “fracking” during US presidential campaigns in 2020.

Then, I tried to find out what fracking is.



Image 1- Location of Shale Oil and Crude Oil
(credit to Petroleum Management)

Fracking is the method to drill oil and gas by using high pressure to make fracture in the shale formations.

Shale formation is below surface, could be near to more than one thousand feet (300 meter more).

Layer thickness may from few meters to hundred meters, then, from here the shale oil is extracted.



Image 2 – Wild flowers under tree

Two effect of fracking technique, bad and good sides.

1) Bad sides if lack of safety rules:

- poison groundwater and surface water
- disturb wildlife



Image 3- Mold on the leaves

2) Good effects:

- could replace coal for energy sources, hence decrease air pollution.
- increase energy security

Moreover, as you might know that conventional or crude oil is closer to surface (please see image 1).

In term of cost production, crude oil is cheaper than shale oil. As mentioned by Investopedia (2022), the cost comparison is following:

1) crude oil cost between US$ 20 to US$ 31, and even lower US$ 10 per barrel in Saudi Arabia.

2) Shale oil cost between US$ 46 to US$ 58 per barrel.

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  2. Una buena información . Besotes.

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    1. Thanks to visit my blog-
      Differences of Shale Oil, Crude Oil and Fracking – Science 12
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      Image 1- Location of Shale Oil and Crude Oil
      (credit to Petroleum Management)

      Fracking is the method to drill oil and gas by using high pressure to make fracture in the shale formations.

      Shale formation is below surface, could be near to more than one thousand feet (300 meter more).

      Layer thickness may from few meters to hundred meters, then, from here the shale oil is extracted.

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  3. Parece que hay más bueno que malo.
    Buen fin de semana.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Thanks to visit my blog-
      Differences of Shale Oil, Crude Oil and Fracking – Science 12
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      Image 2 – Wild flowers under tree

      Two effect of fracking technique, bad and good sides.
      1) Bad sides if lack of safety rules:
      - poison groundwater and surface water
      - disturb wildlife

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    1. Thanks to visit my blog-
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    1. Thanks to visit my blog-
      Differences of Shale Oil, Crude Oil and Fracking – Science 12
      -
      Image 3- Mold on the leaves

      2) Good effects:
      - could replace coal for energy sources, hence decrease air pollution.
      - increase energy security

      Moreover, as you might know that conventional or crude oil is closer to surface (please see image 1).

      In term of cost production, crude oil is cheaper than shale oil. As mentioned by Investopedia (2022), the cost comparison is following:

      1) crude oil cost between US$ 20 to US$ 31, and even lower US$ 10 per barrel in Saudi Arabia.

      2) Shale oil cost between US$ 46 to US$ 58 per barrel.

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  6. Bom dia
    Postagem muito interessante, abraços.

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      Differences of Shale Oil, Crude Oil and Fracking – Science 12
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      I wonder when listening about “fracking” during US presidential campaigns in 2020.

      Then, I tried to find out what fracking is.

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  7. As all techniques have their advantages and disadvantages, put on the scale you have to see which are greater.
    Best regards.

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    1. you are right....

      Thanks to visit my blog-
      Differences of Shale Oil, Crude Oil and Fracking – Science 12
      -
      Image 1- Location of Shale Oil and Crude Oil
      (credit to Petroleum Management)

      Fracking is the method to drill oil and gas by using high pressure to make fracture in the shale formations.

      Shale formation is below surface, could be near to more than one thousand feet (300 meter more).

      Layer thickness may from few meters to hundred meters, then, from here the shale oil is extracted.

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  8. Fracking is bad news, why do we have to, every can work it well.

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    1. Thanks to visit my blog-
      Differences of Shale Oil, Crude Oil and Fracking – Science 12
      -
      Image 2 – Wild flowers under tree

      Two effect of fracking technique, bad and good sides.
      1) Bad sides if lack of safety rules:
      - poison groundwater and surface water
      - disturb wildlife

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  9. Great entrance. Create awareness.
    Sorry for the delay (a lot of work) in coming to see you.
    Big hug.

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    1. I see....

      Thanks to visit my blog-
      Differences of Shale Oil, Crude Oil and Fracking – Science 12
      -
      Image 3- Mold on the leaves

      2) Good effects:
      - could replace coal for energy sources, hence decrease air pollution.
      - increase energy security

      Moreover, as you might know that conventional or crude oil is closer to surface (please see image 1).

      In term of cost production, crude oil is cheaper than shale oil. As mentioned by Investopedia (2022), the cost comparison is following:

      1) crude oil cost between US$ 20 to US$ 31, and even lower US$ 10 per barrel in Saudi Arabia.

      2) Shale oil cost between US$ 46 to US$ 58 per barrel.

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      - When should I get the Botox Cosmetic? - Part 1 – Healthy Life 16
      - The Surprising Fact - Cooked Shrimps are Cheaper than Raw Ones – Part 2 - Food 8

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  10. I didn't know about the differences. How interesting!

    Happy Monday!

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