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Hydraulic Fracturing in Michigan

Get the Facts on Fracking 
Hydraulic fracturing has been in the news, but this process for enhancing gas and oil production is far from new. To reveal some facts about what fracking is, how it works, and insights on some common fracking myths select the link below:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-FINAL-frack-QA_384089_7.pdf 


Due to the special interest in this topic the following resources are collected here for easy reference.  Hydraulic fracturing is also referred to as hydrofracking, hydrofracturing, or simply "fracking."

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available for: 

 Permit 60041 - Hubell 2-22 HD1  in Montmorency County, Albert Township
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  Permit 60170 - State Koehler & Kendall 1-27 HD1 in Cheboygan County, Koehler Township
*  Permit 60212 - Kelly et al 1-26 HD1  in Hillsdale County, Adams Township
*  Permit 60360 - State Excelsior 1-13 HD1  in Kalkaska County, Excelsior Township
*  Permit 60380- Cronk 1-24 HD1 in Gladwin County, Gladwin Township
*  Permit 60389 - State Excelsior 1-25 HD1  in Kalkaska County, Oliver Township
 


Basic information for making a hydraulic fracturing presentation.


Additional Oil & Gas data is available online at http://ww2.deq.state.mi.us/mir/


Hydraulic Fracturing of Natural Gas Wells in Michigan   A DEQ position paper dated 05/31/2011. 

 

Water Withdrawal Analysis for High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing  dated 09/12/2011. 

Supervisor of Wells  Instruction 1-2011  and Supervisor of Wells  Letter No. 2011-1   
dealing with high-volume hydraulic fracturing operations.  Both were issued on 05/23/2011.
 
 

 

Map showing the distribution of the  Utica-Collingwood Activities   and
List of Utica-Collingwood wells  . 

- - Also found on the Office of Oil, Gas and Minerals web pages  - -

 

Bulletin 08: Stratigraphic Lexicon for Michigan ; P. A. Catacosinos, 2001; A comprehensive compilation of stratigraphic terms with accompanying stratigraphic chart All counties, Nomenclature, Stratigraphy
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/GIMDL-BU08_216121_7.pdf  

Bulletin 08: Chart of the Stratigraphic Nomenclature for Michigan ; P. A. Catacosinos, 2001; 1 colored sheet 17" by 22" folded to 8.5" by 11", included as part  of Bulletin 8 All counties, Nomenclature, Stratigraphy
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/2000CHRT_301468_7.PDF  

The references listed above are only two of the over 1,500+ digital files about Geology in Michigan.  To access the full catalog go to the Digital Geology Catalog http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/GIMDL-Catalog-2010-01-20_307979_7.pdf  .  Herein lies a wealth of information about the geology and geologic resources in Michigan.

 

Michigan Geologic Maps 

http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3307_3331-9562--,00.html  

Nothing is better for helping to explain geology than a geologic map.  Select from the links below to see a variety of Michigan geologic maps.

 

Quaternary Geology of Michigan , W. R. Farrand, 1982.  Also call "Glacial' or "Surficial" by some geologists.  This map shows what is fond at the surface.  Access this file using the following link:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/1982_Quaternary_Geology_Map_301467_7.pdf  

 

Bedrock Geology Map , Colored map of the aerial extent of geologic formations.  This shows the patter of the bedrock that is under the glacial sands, gravels and clays that blanket Michigan.  Access this file using the following link:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/1987_Bedrock_Geology_Map_301466_7.pdf  

 

Oil and Gas Map , A map showing the distribution of Oil & Gas wells in the state.  Access thi file using the following link:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-ogs-gimdl-GGMOG05_310107_7.PDF   


Oil & Gas Drilling Unit Maps by County
The Office of Geological Survey has an on-going project making maps showing oil and gas drilling units. 
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3311_4111_4231-210711--,00.html      


Oil & Gas web pages
 
- indexed at:
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3311_4111_4231---,00.html     

DEQ staff monitor the environmental impacts of well drilling operations, brine disposal wells, oil and gas production facilities, and gas storage wells. Permits have been issued for over 56,000 oil and gas wells in the state. Their activities include permit application reviews, field reviews, compliance inspections, enforcement, and spill response. The Division has implemented a computerized system that allows the electronic entry and tracking of oil and gas well applications, field inspection activities, compliance cases, and production information. This system also electronically issues oil and gas permits and well transfers. Formal hearings are held before the Supervisor of Wells to receive evidence pertaining to the administration of Part 615, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA), and promulgated rules. 

Online Michigan Oil & Gas database 
http://ww2.deq.state.mi.us/mir/  

 

Background and help for using the Online Michigan Oil & Gas database  http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3311_4111_4231-98518--,00.html  

 

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