Relationships

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When a rig is erected in shale country, its impact is felt by a growing circle of people. The engineers and rig workers might be the first hired. The circle grows and takes in suppliers of welding equipment, hoses and water. Then it expands, affecting lots of other people, sometimes in unexpected ways. Soon, the entire community is tied together by friendships and a shared history. This section tracks the connections between Shale Country's residents.