Thousands of barrels of oil have been tarring Brazil’s beaches since September, and no one knows why. An oil spill scientist is running oil forensics to find out.
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House Passes Measure to Protect Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The measure, which would repeal an oil and gas development program in the refuge, now needs to pass the Senate, where there is stiff opposition.
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Sinking Wastewater Triggers Deeper, Stronger Earthquakes
The effects of pumping wastewater from oil and gas extractions may last a decade or more after the injections stop.
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Old Idea Spurs New Research into Origins of Carbonate Mudstones
Using modern techniques, scientists tested an old hypothesis about carbonate mud production to shift the thinking about rocks that are used as seawater archives and a source of petroleum.
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Forecasting Seismicity from Wastewater Disposal in Oklahoma
Mandated wastewater injection reductions in effect since 2016 are inadequate for preventing future, large-magnitude earthquakes in the state, according to a new induced seismicity model.
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Detecting Fugitive Methane Leaks for Public Safety
A holistic approach to tracking leaks from natural gas pipelines could prevent explosions and also help reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
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Catching Oklahoma’s Tiny Tremors in the Act
Scientists map thousands of microearthquakes in Oklahoma to take a closer look at the seismic effects of wastewater injection following oil and gas operations.
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Groups Gear Up to Fight Oil and Gas Development in Arctic Refuge
With Democrats controlling the House of Representatives beginning in January, advocates see an opportunity to try to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas development.
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Integrated Workflow Approach for Petroleum Engineering Problems
The author of a new book describes the challenges faced in making calculations for hydrocarbon exploration and extraction and how an integrated workflow approach can reduce uncertainties.
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Quantifying Uncertainty About Earth’s Resources
A new book explores how uncertainty quantification can enable optimal decisions in the exploration, appraisal, and development of subsurface resources.