UK wants to allow shale gas to be extracted by hydraulic fracturing

09.03.2022       

The British government is considering resuming shale gas production by hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to reduce energy dependence on Russia against the backdrop of tough sanctions against Moscow. This was reported on Wednesday by the Daily Telegraph newspaper. with reference to sources in the Cabinet of Ministers. It is emphasized that for the last two years there has actually been a moratorium on fracking in the kingdom, since this method has caused concern among environmentalists due to the likelihood of small underground shocks. In this regard, according to the publication, the return to fracking may be critically received by the population of nearby areas. NG

English hydraulic fracturing), or fracking, — one of the methods for intensifying the operation of oil and gas wells and increasing the injectivity of injection wells. The method consists in creating a highly conductive fracture in the target formation to ensure the flow of the produced fluid (gas, water, condensate, oil or a mixture thereof) to the bottom of the well. After hydraulic fracturing, the well flow rate, as a rule, increases sharply. The method allows you to "revive" idle wells, where oil or gas production by traditional methods is no longer possible or unprofitable. Besides, Currently, the method is used to develop new oil reservoirs, the extraction of oil from which by traditional methods is unprofitable due to the low production rates obtained. It is also used for the extraction of shale gas and tight sand gas. Service oil companies specialize in hydraulic fracturing and other methods of intensifying oil production.