New technologies such as ________ and ________ led to a new boom era of oil and gas production in Texas, beginning in 2008 and continuing through today.

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Horizontal drilling involves drilling a well at an angle and then turning it horizontally, allowing for better access to oil and gas reserves. Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, involves injecting water, sand, and chemicals underground at high pressure to fracture rock and release oil and gas. Both of these technologies have contributed to the boom in oil and gas production in Texas since 2008.

New Technologies Such as ________ and ________ Led to a New

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