Fracking in BC

Updated! These are the actual, active Fracking wells in BC
Fracking, or fracturing is a method of Natural Gas extraction which involves squirting a high pressure fluid at particular shale formations in the bedrock. Natural gas extraction and export is a key piece of BC’s economy. This is a pretty contentious issue however with concerns about seismic effects, ground water quality and excessive water usage. There are over 8000 active fracking wells in BC presently.

The data is kindly provided by the BC Oil and Gas Commission.

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