Hydraulic fracturing (fracing/fracking) is a very popular well-stimulation method used on many newly drilled wells. Fracturing basically means creating small fractures in the formation that allow hydrocarbons like oil and gas to flow more easily into the wellbore. This is achieved by injecting large volumes of fluid under pressure into the formation in order to … Continue reading What is Hydraulic Fracturing? | Process, Equipment, and Chemicals