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NL888 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Major shift and fracking
1) Does "major shift" mean "important change/step"?
2) Does fracking refer to "hydraulic fracturing"? The use of high pressure water to crack rocks or soils?
Context:
In a major shift quietly announced Thursday, a leading hydraulic fracturing supplier said it would begin disclosing all of the chemicals used in so-called fracking without regard to trade secrets.
Houston-based Baker Hughes said it "believes it is possible to disclose 100% of the chemical ingredients we use in hydraulic fracturing fluids without compromising our formulations — a balance that increases public trust while encouraging commercial innovation."
The declaration, first reported by EnergyWire, contained one potentially big hedge: The company said it would provide "complete lists" of products and chemicals only "(w)here accepted by our customers and relevant governmental authorities."
2) Does fracking refer to "hydraulic fracturing"? The use of high pressure water to crack rocks or soils?
Context:
Major firm to disclose fracking chemicals
Michael Winter, USA TODAY 8:09 p.m. EDT April 24, 2014In a major shift quietly announced Thursday, a leading hydraulic fracturing supplier said it would begin disclosing all of the chemicals used in so-called fracking without regard to trade secrets.
Houston-based Baker Hughes said it "believes it is possible to disclose 100% of the chemical ingredients we use in hydraulic fracturing fluids without compromising our formulations — a balance that increases public trust while encouraging commercial innovation."
The declaration, first reported by EnergyWire, contained one potentially big hedge: The company said it would provide "complete lists" of products and chemicals only "(w)here accepted by our customers and relevant governmental authorities."
Top answer
NL888 1) Does "major shift" mean "important change/step"? Yes, a change from a previous situation or direction. NL888 2) Does fracking refer to "hydraulic fracturing"?
- NL888 1) Does "major shift" mean "important change/step"?
- Yes, a change from a previous situation or direction.
- NL888 2) Does fracking refer to "hydraulic fracturing"?
- The use of high pressure water to crack rocks or soils?
- Right.
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NL8881) Does "major shift" mean "important change/step"?Yes, a change from a previous situation or direction.
NL8882) Does fracking refer to "hydraulic fracturing"? The use of high pressure water to crack rocks or soils?Right.
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Does "hydraulic fracturing supplier" mean "hydraulic fracturing (relevant equipment, methods and materials) supplier"?
Does "hydraulic fracturing supplier" mean "hydraulic fracturing (relevant equipment, methods and materials) supplier"?
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