FRACKING
AER moves to restrict fracking near Brazeau Reservoir
May 28, 2019 | 9:22 AM
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CALGARY- The Alberta Energy Regulator is moving to restrict oilfield fracking activity near the Brazeau Reservoir as a precaution following a 4.3-magnitude earthquake south of the area in March.
It says hydraulic fracturing operations targeting the Duvernay underground formation are prohibited within five kilometres of the Brazeau dam infrastructure.
Hydraulic fracturing or fracking — where water, sand and chemicals are injected under high pressure to break up tight rock and free trapped oil and gas — is also banned for shallower operations within three kilometres.
