Data and Analysis Archives - FracTracker Alliance https://www.fractracker.org/category/data-and-analysis/ Insights empowering action Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:56:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.fractracker.org/a5ej20sjfwe/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-2025-Submark-Symbol-1-32x32.png Data and Analysis Archives - FracTracker Alliance https://www.fractracker.org/category/data-and-analysis/ 32 32 California’s New Oil Wells Average 13.5 Barrels/Day — Far Below State Projections https://www.fractracker.org/2025/08/californias-new-oil-wells-average-13-5-barrels-day/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:36:22 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=75348 Analysis of CalGEM data shows California’s new oil wells average only 13.5 barrels/day, far below the 30 barrels/day projected in state legislation.

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]]> Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Industry Trends: Drilled Wells, Violations, Production, and Waste https://www.fractracker.org/2024/08/pennsylvania-oil-and-gas-trends/ https://www.fractracker.org/2024/08/pennsylvania-oil-and-gas-trends/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:41:31 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=72860 This article looks at trends in the oil and gas industry in Pennsylvania, including the number of drilled wells, violations that have been issued, oil and gas production, and waste generation. We also point out examples of how data limitations make it challenging to answer frequently asked questions.

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]]> https://www.fractracker.org/2024/08/pennsylvania-oil-and-gas-trends/feed/ 0 Assessment of Oil and Gas Well Ownership Transfers in California https://www.fractracker.org/2023/05/assessment-of-oil-and-gas-well-ownership-transfers-in-ca/ Thu, 18 May 2023 12:05:58 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=69569 A report by FracTracker Alliance finds that more comprehensive bonding requirements are necessary to protect the state of California from being left financially accountable for the plugging and abandonment of tens of thousands of orphaned oil and gas wells.

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]]> Evaluation of the Capacity for Water Recycling for Colorado Oil and Gas Extraction Operations https://www.fractracker.org/2023/05/evaluation-of-the-capacity-for-water-recycling-for-colorado-oil-and-gas-extraction-operations/ Tue, 02 May 2023 16:33:53 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=69271 A report by FracTracker Alliance finds Colorado’s oil and gas industry has produced enough wastewater statewide to completely satisfy the current and past needs of source water for hydraulic fracturing completions.

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]]> CalGEM Permit Review Q1 2023: Well Rework Permits Increase by 76% in California https://www.fractracker.org/2023/04/calgem-permit-review-q1-2023/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:36:39 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=69231 In Q1 2023, the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) gave out 896 rework permits to oil companies. More than half of these permits were for wells located within 3,200 feet of homes, schools, or healthcare facilities.

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]]> 2022 Pipeline Incidents Update: Is Pipeline Safety Achievable? https://www.fractracker.org/2023/02/2022-pipeline-incidents-update-is-pipeline-safety-achievable/ https://www.fractracker.org/2023/02/2022-pipeline-incidents-update-is-pipeline-safety-achievable/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:36:18 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=68908 This analysis provides a top-level summary of pipeline incidents reported to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and examines whether or not safe oversight of the industry is possible.

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]]> https://www.fractracker.org/2023/02/2022-pipeline-incidents-update-is-pipeline-safety-achievable/feed/ 1 CalGEM Permit Review Q4 2022: Oil Permit Approvals Show Steep Rise Within Protective Buffer Zones https://www.fractracker.org/2023/01/calgem-permit-review-q4-2022-oil-permit-approvals-show-steep-rise-within-protective-buffer-zones/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:01:53 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=68818 During the fourth quarter of 2022, California regulator CalGEM issued oil and gas operators 222 new drilling permits, an increase of over 750% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. Of those, nearly half (100; 47%) were for wells located within the 3,200’ public health setback zone.

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]]> Coursing Through Gasland: A Digital Atlas Exploring Natural Gas Development in the Towanda Creek Watershed https://www.fractracker.org/2022/11/coursing-through-gasland-towanda-creek/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:15:11 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=68641 This digital atlas exploring natural gas development in the Towanda Creek watershed is the fourth in a series of FracTracker Alliance watershed impact analyses in the Susquehanna River Basin.

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]]> Fracking and the Pennsylvania Midterm Election https://www.fractracker.org/2022/11/fracking-and-the-pennsylvania-midterm-election/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:21:13 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=68497 Fracking is one of many issues on our minds as voters cast their ballots for the Pennsylvania midterm election. Read more about what's at stake in November 2022.

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]]> Synopsis: Risks to the Greater Columbus Water Supply from Oil and Gas Production https://www.fractracker.org/2022/10/synopsis-risks-to-the-greater-columbus-water-supply-from-oil-and-gas-production/ https://www.fractracker.org/2022/10/synopsis-risks-to-the-greater-columbus-water-supply-from-oil-and-gas-production/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:39:02 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=68464 A white paper by Columbus Community Rights Coalition (CCRC) will inform resident stakeholders of risks to the water associated with oil & gas production activities occurring within their watershed region of Columbus, Ohio.

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