Today's discovery that Halliburton knew before the Gulf Oil Spill that their cement mixture was unstable is yet another reason to protest the oil and gas industry on Nov 3rd in Pittsburgh.
Today's discovery that Halliburton knew before the Gulf Oil Spill that the cement mixture they planned to use to seal the bottom of the well was unstable is yet another reason to protest the oil and gas industry on Nov 3rd in Pittsburgh.
Next week the gas industry will gather for a mega-conference in Pittsburgh on Shale Gas drilling. I will be joining people from across the Appalachian basin on November 3rd to say, "No Fracking, No Way."
Halliburton, which apparently lied about the safety of their cement casings in the gulf, is also a major player with cement casings and other processes in the Marcellus Shale Play. Hell, they claim they invented the technique.
Halliburton's extensive, proven shale experience is leading the way in the Marcellus.
Turns out they're one of the conference sponsors. Their general manager is speaking at the event, which also features Karl Rove.
We can't allow a Gulf Oil spill type event to happen in Appalachia.
Firms Knew of Cement Flaws Before Spill, Panel Says [NY Times]
WASHINGTON — Halliburton and BP knew weeks before the fatal explosion of the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico that the cement mixture they planned to use to seal the bottom of the well was unstable but still went ahead with the job, the presidential commission investigating the accident said on Thursday. Read more...
Come out and protest on November 3rd in Pittsburgh.