The process of high-volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or “hydrofracking,” was first used commercially by Halliburton in 1949. It involves injecting millions of gallons of water, mixed with sand and chemicals, deep into the ground at high pressure in order to break up dense shale rock formations and release trapped natural gas to the surface.  The risks associated with hydrofracking, however, are numerous and diverse, affecting every stage of the process from transporting and drilling to waste storage and disposal.  EAPD’s Huhnsik Chung and Greg Hoffnagle discuss the types of risks and insurance associated with hydrofracking in the June 2011 edition of Risk Management Magazine.

The Risks of Hydrofracking

As the nation scrambles to feed its insatiable energy demand, a natural gas drilling method has become increasingly popular. But critics say it carries significant environmental risks.  Will insurance help mitigate the exposure? To read the entire article, click here.

Insurance for Hydrofracking

There are a wide range of insurance coverages that may apply to claims brought against companies that engage in hydrofracking. Some are similar to the perils seen in other industries while others are unique to this emerging threat. Here are how some policies may apply.  To read the entire article, click here.