Demands for Friction Reducers are Changing Slickwater fracturing fluids are widely established as the “go-to” method for completing unconventional reservoirs. The focus has now turned to improving the efficiency of the process and reducing recovery costs. One component of the frac under increasing scrutiny is the friction reducer (FR) product. In the mission to improve […]
AquaBourne™: Review of the data What is AquaBourne AquaBourne is Innospec Oilfield Services’ answer to many operators’ problems. It’s an industry first water-based friction reducer (FR) which offers improved FR performance, compared with conventional dry options. Its standout benefits are its rapid hydration and aA little going a long way, making it cost-effective. How […]
Previous Friction Reducers options Friction reducers (FR) are commonly used in slick-water fracturing. The most common types of FR use water-soluble polymers, often containing a polymer called polyacrylamide (PAM), that reduces friction between fluids and wellbore surfaces. They work by creating a thin film on the pipe’s surface, which reduces the fluid’s contact area with […]
Why do friction reducers use polymers? Friction reducers (FR) work by dissipating eddies formed in turbulent flow near the casing wall, thereby minimizing friction. Operators and pressure pumping companies rely on FRs to enable using higher pump rates without compromising wellbore integrity during hydraulic fracturing operations. There are plenty of FR options on the market […]
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