Reduced Fracturing Footprint

The production for the majority of tight gas, coalbed methane and gas shales require fracturing, most from horizontal drilling completed with frac jobs. The wellsite footprint from the completion and stimulation can exceed the drilling rig footprint, not to mention the added road and water requirements. This project will identify alternatives to reduce the footprint including offsite operations and innovative fracturing technologies such as novel process involving: minimal pumping equipment, low volumes of frac fluid and materials that are environmentally green and non-damaging.