GASFRAC’s LPG Fracturing Process

GASFRAC Energy Services Inc’s proprietary Vantage LPG(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) fracturing process utilizes gelled LPG in place of conventional fracturing fluids. The LPG is primarily propane, C3H8. Using this proprietary process has very unique benefits for both operator and environment. First, the process uses NO water resulting in significant savings on material expenses and fracture clean up as well as eliminating waste water streams or inadequate recycling attempts. This LPG process will also eliminate damage that traditional fluids create in the formation. For the operators, LPG creates a much more effective frac length creating increased production in the reservoir for the entire life of the well.

Once the Vantage gel has stimulated the new hydrocarbons and the fracture treatment is complete, the propane, which initially exists as a liquid, is highly soluble with the formation hydrocarbon. In the case of a natural gas formation, the propane and natural gas will combine to create a unique liquid vapor saturation curve for the mixture thus allowing it to flowback with the newly stimulated hydrocarbons. It is then possible to capture and reuse or sell the propane used to stimulate the reservoir. In an ideal scenario, it is possible to reuse the propane for several stages/treatments of a horizontal well thus creating greater benefits for both operator and environment.

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