Natural Gas

American Petroleum is equally committed to safety and transparency as we produce essential energy resources, protect the environment, safeguard water supplies, preserve wildlife and support the communities where we operate. The advent of natural gas and liquids-rich shale plays have taken development into relatively new areas of North America where local communities may not be as familiar with the processes and technology used in the production of oil and natural gas resources. One of the processes that is necessary in producing resources from tight rock and shale formations is the application of fracture stimulation, or hydraulic fracturing as it is more commonly known. The combination of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques is largely responsible for North America’s rapidly expanding supply of domestic natural gas and oil. Properly conducted fracture stimulation is safe, and our operations are regulated by state and federal agencies.

American Petroleum continues to be a leader in publicly sharing information regarding hydraulic fracturing. Through the Groundwater Protection Council’s (GWPC) Frac Focus online public registry, citizens can access information on individual wells by county, state or operator.