CX-014021: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Development of Non-contaminating Cryogenic Fracturing Technology CX(s) Applied: B3.1, B3.7Date: 08/20/2015 Location(s): ColoradoOffices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

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August 20, 2015
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Development of Non-contaminating Cryogenic Fracturing Technology
CX(s) Applied: B3.1, B3.7
Date: 08/20/2015
Location(s): Colorado
Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

Task 7 involves drilling and characterizing up to 5 shallow (50') holes and filling one or more of the holes with liquid nitrogen in an attempt to stimulate fracturing near the borehole.

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