Oil production in the US (20 photos)

By 2015, the United States takes first place for the extraction of gas, replacing Russia, and already in 2017 the United States plans to overtake Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation on oil production and become a world leader in this field. Five years ago, one could not have imagined that this is possible.
One factor that can provide such a result was the increase in oil production. And first of all it is due to the development of oil shale deposits in the Bakken formation in North Dakota. Here and went Reuters correspondent Jim Urquhart.



 
Today, oil is one of the most important minerals for mankind. It is found along with gaseous hydrocarbons at depths of tens of meters to 5-6 km.
Drilling Rig in North Dakota, 19 October 2012.



Oil is a nonrenewable resource. It is estimated that at the current rate of oil consumption will last for 110 years.

Drilling rigs and systems of support greatly changing landscapes, adding his' adaptability ».



Experts say that the reserves of shale oil in the United States is five times greater than the reserves of Saudi Arabia.



Already in 2017 the US plans to overtake Saudi Arabia and Russia in oil production and become a world leader in this field. Most recently, one could not have imagined that this is possible. However, as will look.



But first, in 2015 the US plans to occupy the first place in gas production, replacing Russia with its "national treasure" - Gazprom. Warning sign that the pipeline passes here on March 11, 2013.





Tools of the American driller, North Dakota on March 12, 2013.



Another landscape with a drilling rig from North Dakota, 20 October 2012.



YSTEM pipe oil pipeline, North Dakota on March 11, 2013.



Landscapes of North Dakota and gas flares on March 12, 2013.







Extraction of shale oil using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing began in the Bakken formation in North Dakota. Landscapes near the town of Williston, North Dakota on March 11, 2013.



Slates mainly formed 450 million years ago at the bottom of the sea of ​​plant and animal remains. Drilling the city Williston, 19 October 2012.



And here is one of the residents of temporary structures at the rig, oilman Chris Skinner. In America, they love the huge 6-meter pick-up.



As of 2013, North Dakota has more than 200 active oil wells, which produce about 20 million. Barrels of oil each month.



Aerial view of a field dotted with oil derricks.



In 2010, the cost per well was estimated at 4 - 7 million. Dollars.



This oilman. North Dakota, 20 October 2012.



Source: tinepoverish.livejournal.com