Well fracturing systems require customization to suit the temperatures, pressures and permeability of the formation and reservoir fluids in the geographic zone. The knowledge and experience of its staff shines in demonstrating the ability to identify and customize the best solution for each situation. In order to suit a variety of customer needs, Element offers a complete line of fracturing fluid systems offering a variety of solutions including:
System Type | Used for system requiring | Crosslinked | Additional Benefits of System |
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Water Based |
Low residue guars (FHG) Refined guar derivatives (CMHPG) Uses fresh water |
Linear or crosslinked |
Cost effective Low compatibility concerns |
Produced Water |
Low residue guars (FHG) Refined guar derivatives (CMHPG) Uses produced well water |
Linear or crosslinked |
Environmental benefits – recycling Cost effective Low compatibility concerns |
Slick Water |
Focuses on fluid velocity and friction reducers rather than crosslinking agents and viscocity to place sand Used in all temperature ranges |
No | Very low damage |
Oil Based | Hydrocarbon based fracturing systems compatible with a variety of base oils, distillates or crude oils | Yes | Water sensitive applications |
Foamed or Energized | Use water based, linear gels along with a gas phase (nitrogen or C02) | No | Energized cleanup Minimized load fluid |
To maximize client benefit, the Element Advantage offers a complete line of engineering services. An experienced team analyzes and interprets the entire well fracturing program; from pre-job modeling to monitoring each job through a number of channels, allowing for timely, tailored on-the-fly recommendations and insightful post job reporting.