Hydraulic fracturing technology and its economic and environmental impacts

Najeb, Jamal Mohammed

doi:10.69513/jnog.v2.i1.ar5

	Hydraulic fracturing technology and its economic and environmental impacts
Al-Noor Journal for Oil and Gas Studies
Article 5, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 25-31 PDF (491.42 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.69513/jnog.v2.i1.ar5
Author
Jamal Mohammed Najeb^*
Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Al-Noor University
Abstract
iven the urgent need for energy resources, many major energy-producing and consuming countries are seeking new sources to contribute to the sustainability of global energy supplies. The United States possesses vast reserves of unconventional oil and gas resources, such as shale formations and dense rocks. This research aims to highlight hydraulic fracturing technology used in developing unconventional hydrocarbon energy sources, the use of which requires favorable economic conditions, namely high conventional oil prices. The research problem stems from OPEC's disregard for the role of high oil prices, which have created opportunities for developing unconventional oil extraction technologies. The most significant finding of the research is that high oil prices have enabled the development of unconventional hydrocarbons and reduced OPEC's share of global oil production. The research recommends limiting price increases to levels that allow for the development of unconventional hydrocarbon resources. OPEC's share of global oil production. The research recommends limiting price increases to levels that allow for the development of unconventional hydrocarbon resources.
Keywords
Hydraulic fracturing; Unconventional oil; OPEC; environment
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