A Survey of Typical Claims and Key Defenses Asserted in Recent Hydraulic Fracturing Litigation

Authors

Michael Goldman

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Small energy companies using hydraulic fracturing, along with horizontal drilling, are unlocking vast oil and natural gas deposits trapped in shale all over the United States. Over the past few years, several key technical, economic, and energy policy developments have spurred increased use of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas extraction over a wider diversity of geographic regions and geologic formations.2 However, with the expansion of hydraulic fracturing, there have been increasing concerns voiced by the public about potential impacts on drinking water resources, public health, and the environment.

DOI

10.37419/LR.V1.I2.2

First Page

305

Last Page

334

Recommended Citation

Michael Goldman, A Survey of Typical Claims and Key Defenses Asserted in Recent Hydraulic Fracturing Litigation, 1 Tex. A&M L. Rev. 305 (2013).
Available at: https://doi.org/10.37419/LR.V1.I2.2