There are few topics more controversial than natural gas fracking, the process of removing natural gas from bedrock by injecting them with a boiling concoction of chemical soup. The result is not unlike those baking powder volcanoes only on a giant scale with petroleum gas and 20 foot tall flames.
A recent well in Dunkard, Pennsylvania about an hour away from Philadelphia exploded on Saturday in this very fashion raising, and burning more than a few local eyebrows. Company spokesman Kent Robertson said late Sunday that it's premature to speculate what caused the flames to go out but "there is not enough fuel being emitted to sustain combustion, and with the cooling of the crane, the ignition source has been removed."
But that's not the only good news. Chevron, owners of the combustuous fracking well realize the inconvenience a giant, seemingly unsolicited explosion causes in the workplace and are offering a free pizza to the dearly affected.
According to a report by Philly.com, Local residents were delivered a note, dated Sunday, from the Chevron Community Outreach Team. It states in part:
Chevron recognizes the effect this has had on the community. We value being a responsible member of this community and will continue to strive to achieve incident-free operations. We are committed to taking action to safeguard our neighbors, our employees, our contractors and the environment...
The note continues to say something along the lines of, 'We realize that we are poisoning your drinking water, killing your pets and livestock, and causing some interesting exhaust fumes you now have to live with, but hey everyone loves free pizza...and how about a Coke too. It's the least we could do.'
It should be noted that Chevron made just shy of $22 Billion in profits last year. Heck, why don't you splurge a little. Get a Supreme. You deserve it.
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