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Arkansas ‘Fracking’ Site Closures Extended As Earthquake Link Studied
Posted by Associated Press: Paula Scully on March 17th, 2011
Associated Press: Two natural gas exploration companies agreed Thursday to extend the shutdowns of two injection wells in Arkansas as researchers continue to study whether the operations are linked to a recent increase in earthquake activity, a state commission said. Chesapeake Energy and Clarita Operating asked to postpone a hearing on the shutdowns before the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission until April 26, said Shane Khoury, deputy director and general counsel for the commission. The companies had been expected...