Other competitors in the energy sector include: Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Targa Resources Partners LP (NGLS), and GeoResources (GEOI).

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"This is how technology can make a difference, " said David Shaw, director of the GeoResources Institute at Mississippi State University.

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GeoResources Inc shares are currently trading off about 0.7% on the day.

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