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Scientific Report Says no Earthquake Risk from Fracking

Scoop -- The Petroleum Exploration and Production Association said today that the release of a report by Taranaki Regional Council should put the public at ease over the risks of seismic activity associated with hydraulic fracturing.
Association CEO David Robinson said the quality, fact based report prepared by scientists at GNS Science, the Crown Research Institute responsible for earthquake monitoring, shows there is no evidence hydraulic fracturing activities in Taranaki have had any observable effect on natural earthquake activity.
“There has been considerable public anxiety, based on reports from overseas, that hydraulic fracturing could trigger seismic activity or cause earthquakes.” said Mr Robinson.
“GNS said it is scientifically inconceivable that a damaging earthquake could be caused by h

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drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:8,950 Points:753,185 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2012 4:59:41 PM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse Oh teafertwo, for one who accuses of 'trolldom', what exactly would you call your going back two weeks to my posts??? ROFLMAO, the old saying "the pot calling the kettle black" comes to mind! :=} So a link within an article I posted no longer works two weeks after posted, wow got me there didn't you??? ;=) Here's another link, took 1.6 seconds to find with a search engine: GNS REPORT, enjoy tea! :=)
teafortwo Champion Author Washington Posts:22,112 Points:1,385,965 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2012 8:52:47 PM Ignore teafortwo Report Abuse BIG OIL & GAS love us More bogus industry smoke and mirrors sleight of hand ..... Why is it whenever we try to take a closer look at the "facts" presented by this member? Same bag of tricks over and over. The "report" this article is supposedly "based" on? Try to open the link yourself .... FROM THE ARTICLE: The report can be found at: http://www.pepanz.org.nz/newsDocument/TRC%20Report%20Fracking%20and%20Seismicity.pdf Somehow, we always end up with something like this from the official "report"? "The page cannot be found .." The page cannot be found ..... Makes it look like when the Industry was setting up this bogus story they forgot to link it to the bogus report that supports their bogus "conclusions" .... Yep. This is what we have come to expect from this member. BIG OIL & GAS love us
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:8,950 Points:753,185 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2012 7:47:45 PM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse martinman, maybe their credibility is in doubt because of this: Three Cornell Profs Argue Over CONFLICTING Reports
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2012 8:21:18 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse martinman: b/c some people want to believe something and do everything to denounce anything that's not fitting that picture?
Martinman Champion Author Mississippi Posts:14,739 Points:2,093,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2012 1:52:19 AM Ignore Martinman Report Abuse CREDIBILITY: Taranaki Regional Council GNS Science From wiki: "GNS Science was known as the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences from 1992 to 2005. Originally part of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), it was established as an independent organisation when the Crown Research Institutes were created in 1992.[1] As part of that process, GNS Science was semi-COMMERCIALISED, and now operates as a government-owned company rather than as a government department. This change led to greater autonomy, accompanied BY GREATER EMPHASIS ON FINANCIAL VIABILITY. This is essential in the corporate environment, especially for the purchase and maintenance of research equipment and infrastructure, because the New Zealand public science funding system doesn't normally provide grants for these purposes. As well as undertaking basic research, and operating the national geological hazards monitoring network,[2] GNS Science is employed, both in New Zealand and overseas, by various private groups (NOTABLY ENERGY COMPANIES), as well as central and local government agencies, to provide scientific advice and information." ----- Again, CREDIBILITY. Why is it that 'one' university study is credible (e.g. this report by GNS) while another is not credible (e.g. a report by Cornell University)? Why is that? [Edited by: Martinman at 2/26/2012 1:54:38 AM EST]
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2012 8:16:35 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse drpepper: I have seen peer reviewed scientific studies that later proved to be totally bogus. Remember "cold" fusion?
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:8,950 Points:753,185 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 9:18:04 AM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse “This report brings scientific objectivity to this topic which has often been based on poor information and an understandable lack of knowledge about earth processes." This assessment was independently peer reviewed by the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences. "This report comes on the back of the Council’s previous review of hydraulic fracturing data where the findings of the assessment show that, if managed and regulated according to good practice, there is no credible risk to shallow groundwater aquifers in the region."
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,044 Points:2,346,485 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 3:11:10 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Fracking may not cause earthquakes (from this report and paid for by PEPA!) but it just might mess with the surface and ground water quality. Oil and natural gas fracking can use strange chemicals and pollutants. Injecting fracking waste water into the earth can induce earthquakes as well (that Ohio fracking and earthquake report a while back?). After the fracking is over, the fracking companies move on and are nowhere to be found. Then what? This article is slanted towards the oil and natural gas companies. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using ‘other’ forms of transportation to help lower your cost. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,497 Points:1,511,355 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 1:01:26 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Junk science? Same kinda story went around about sinkholes.
RBob Champion Author Portland Posts:3,374 Points:2,347,875 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 12:09:38 AM Ignore RBob Report Abuse I will believe it when the study is done by an independent organization or the USGS. This reeks of a corporate sponsored "study."
ssect8 Champion Author Hartford Posts:7,999 Points:2,094,495 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 12:03:22 AM Ignore ssect8 Report Abuse Very good news, now we need to send all the greenies on a one way trip into the sun.
ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:4,083 Points:798,125 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:58:34 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse This is good news.
JesseJack52 All-Star Author Virginia Beach Posts:628 Points:127,835 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:56:15 PM Ignore JesseJack52 Report Abuse great.
jimbo1867 Champion Author Arizona Posts:5,382 Points:2,056,500 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:55:45 PM Ignore jimbo1867 Report Abuse cool .. go fracking wild
rypama821 Rookie Author Maine Posts:12 Points:292,740 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:55:22 PM Ignore rypama821 Report Abuse shocking
wwardyota Champion Author Honolulu Posts:1,451 Points:795,210 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:54:57 PM Ignore wwardyota Report Abuse “GNS said it is scientifically inconceivable that a damaging earthquake could be caused by hydraulic fracturing in Taranaki”. isn't that a strange statement? scientifically inconceivable... meaning, in theory? should they not say scientifically PROVEN to not cause earthquakes by hydraulic fracking...?
Thomtec Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,464 Points:608,145 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:52:17 PM Ignore Thomtec Report Abuse Anyone that thinks that fracking can or does cause earthquakes probably thinks the sky is falling too. Study and read please.
monieet All-Star Author California Posts:964 Points:530,830 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:50:44 PM Ignore monieet Report Abuse Ok
gd83goldwinger Champion Author South Bend Posts:1,428 Points:504,980 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:44:43 PM Ignore gd83goldwinger Report Abuse Ya, Right!
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,955 Points:832,705 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:43:35 PM Ignore regout Report Abuse No fracking.
TKDBlackBelt Champion Author Dayton Posts:3,254 Points:1,141,900 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:40:01 PM Ignore TKDBlackBelt Report Abuse What a shocker ... NOT! Ummmm, julesTN, we've had PLENTY of earthquakes here in Ohio. We just don't whine and cry for someone to pity us every time it happens. [Edited by: TKDBlackBelt at 2/21/2012 11:42:04 PM EST]
julesTN Veteran Author Nashville Posts:383 Points:164,870 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:39:12 PM Ignore julesTN Report Abuse Okay, then - JUST WHAT WERE the seismic events in OH and OK recently - places that have never heretofore HAD earthquakes????
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,576 Points:1,772,940 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:39:08 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse To the greenies this is like Green Peace's campaign against the killing of baby seals. Facts never get in the way of an agenda and are malleable matter forged to fit their propaganda. Let the greenies walk. Let them freeze. Let them go broke. Let them go first. Green is red.
confetti Veteran Author Tampa Posts:354 Points:363,790 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:37:59 PM Ignore confetti Report Abuse Great news! I do think it's the truth that fracking isn't causing earthquakes. What a shame it is that scientists aren't to be believed anymore; people only trust the ones saying what they want to hear. What ever happened to honor and objectivity?? God bless those who retain it!
carman11 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,342 Points:692,700 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:36:29 PM Ignore carman11 Report Abuse GIVE ME A BRAKE. ARE WE GOING TO BEAT THIS TO DEATH. FRACKING IS NOT DANGEROUS. THIS IS A PROVEN FACT. PLAN AND SIMPLE!!!!!
craigsfrank Champion Author Arkansas Posts:2,203 Points:840,655 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:33:02 PM Ignore craigsfrank Report Abuse Sounds good to me, keep fracking!
chrisg55 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:46 Points:10,770 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:32:14 PM Ignore chrisg55 Report Abuse Is there enough long term information to make a sure judgement??
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,787 Points:645,560 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:31:30 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse Who the f is the Taranaki Regional Council? Fracking will be done no matter if it causes earthquakes or not.
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:8,950 Points:753,185 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:28:54 PM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse Fascinating posts!
kmaesad Rookie Author Charleston Posts:74 Points:21,520 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:27:01 PM Ignore kmaesad Report Abuse wait a few days and the results will be different..
goalie1950 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:6,415 Points:1,297,395 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:23:41 PM Ignore goalie1950 Report Abuse Frack on !!!
cheap59 Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,240 Points:963,020 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:22:40 PM Ignore cheap59 Report Abuse Frack away.
Paw5X Champion Author Gary Posts:9,908 Points:2,269,255 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:22:34 PM Ignore Paw5X Report Abuse How about that!!!
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:7,432 Points:1,473,145 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:22:16 PM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse Press release from the fracking interests???
HYEgasCA Champion Author Fresno Posts:2,111 Points:910,750 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:19:06 PM Ignore HYEgasCA Report Abuse Your right Senrac!!
Senrac Champion Author Lincoln Posts:1,594 Points:305,635 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:18:27 PM Ignore Senrac Report Abuse scientists be dammed they couldnt get their facts right about global warming screw em
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,901 Points:2,132,580 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:16:39 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse ok.
REKEY Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,579 Points:1,699,415 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:16:00 PM Ignore REKEY Report Abuse Who trusts the scientists?
woburnspotter2 Veteran Author Boston Posts:480 Points:172,405 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:14:51 PM Ignore woburnspotter2 Report Abuse I'm not surprised. . . we don't have earthquakes from building roads either - and that often requires dynamite.
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,244 Points:1,685,950 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:11:36 PM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse Good news!
kitty1750 Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:2,199 Points:470,675 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:08:33 PM Ignore kitty1750 Report Abuse Ok.
Agarre Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,335 Points:263,785 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:05:55 PM Ignore Agarre Report Abuse Not as per now..,
ScottTee Champion Author Detroit Posts:4,391 Points:1,063,595 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:04:30 PM Ignore ScottTee Report Abuse OK,I hope not
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,310 Points:1,638,920 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:03:10 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse THAT IS THE GREAT DEBATE!
tippybuddy Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,523 Points:207,740 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:02:45 PM Ignore tippybuddy Report Abuse ok
mikaye Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,839 Points:866,385 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 10:57:13 PM Ignore mikaye Report Abuse they have noooo bias to cater to oil comanies
Stooker Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:158 Points:70,320 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 10:56:11 PM Ignore Stooker Report Abuse whatever
singlemom27 Champion Author Ventura Posts:3,113 Points:640,185 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 10:55:03 PM Ignore singlemom27 Report Abuse Gotta love an "unbiased" report from the petroleum exploration and production association. I believe every word they say ;)
PoohMcGoo Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,067 Points:801,185 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 10:51:50 PM Ignore PoohMcGoo Report Abuse Yeah, some lie to promote their agenda.. But was it the scientist from this study, or the people who started this rumor??
lyons_coop Veteran Author Kansas Posts:411 Points:156,060 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 10:51:39 PM Ignore lyons_coop Report Abuse I'd perfer some from outside the industry.