The region also produced more natural gas than any OPEC country. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) found that the Appalachian Basin alone has produced more natural gas than any OPEC country other than the US, with production increasing 200% since 2012. But while fracking is a boon for energy production, it also poses risks to public health.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) found that the Appalachian Basin alone has produced more natural gas than any OPEC country other than the US, with production increasing 200% since 2012. But while fracking is a boon for energy production, it also poses risks to public health.