Haudralic Fracting Background

Hydraulic Fracturing Basics
• Patented in 1948; “shooting” wells dates back to 1860s.
• Method: Pump fluids at high pressure into producing formations to create fissures to allow more natural gas to escape.
• Principally takes place in horizontal wells, which may extend horizontally for thousands of feet at depth.
• Fracturing fluids are typically composed of:
– 90% water
– 9.5% sand

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