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hydraulic fracturing

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Hydraulic fracturing is a geoengineering methodology and research area investigating the controlled creation of fractures in subsurface rock formations through the high-pressure injection of fluid, primarily to enhance permeability and facilitate the extraction of natural resources like hydrocarbons. This concept examines the complex interplay of rock mechanics, fluid dynamics, and reservoir characteristics influencing fracture propagation and resource recovery efficiency.

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The University of Texas at Austin

DE

Pennsylvania State University

KW

Texas A&M University

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Sandia National Laboratories California

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China University of Petroleum, Beijing

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Schlumberger (British Virgin Islands)

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

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Arbroath, United Kingdom

College Station, United States