March 2015
ShaleTech Report

Silica gel emerges as viscosifier for aqueous hydro-frac fluids

Originally introduced to the E&P industry more than 30 years ago, silica gel, in its next-generation version, is now finally gaining widespread acceptance as a frac fluid viscosifier.
Michael McDonald / PQ Corporation Neil Miller / PQ Corporation William K. (Bill) Ott, PE / Well Completion Technology Gene Elphingstone / Well Completion Technology

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