Well Fracturing (Fracing) for the Oil & Gas Industry

Tapping into unconventional reserves

The ability to grow the breadth of oil and natural gas reservoirs has become central to meeting today’s energy needs. It is especially important in the U.S. to not only access conventional oil and gas reserves, but also to move into unconventional deposits such as coal bed methane, tight sands and shale, that are becoming an increasing percentage of our energy supply mix. To facilitate unlocking of these unconventional deposits, energy companies are turning to Linde.

Linde now offers oil and gas producers DryFrac™ waterless fracturing technology, a process that completely replaces water in hydraulic fracturing with carbon dioxide (CO₂). In water sensitive or pressure depleted formations, a 100% CO₂ fracture will flow more readily, enabling the initial production rate and ultimate recovery to be higher than it is with water or foam mixtures. The CO₂ reduces formation and water blockage damage, helping you increase production and recovery rates of your oil and gas well.

The DryFrac technology blends the CO₂ and sand which is then pumped into the ground by the service company. This technology integrates directly with the service companies’ high pressure pumping equipment, helping you keep the project running smoothly and on schedule. We’ve reduced the mechanical complexity of the system to help you increase operability, reliability and safety.

Safety is our priority. As a non-flammable frac fluid, CO₂ is a sustainable alternative to other waterless fracturing fluids such as propane / butane or diesel fuel. Linde has safely provided CO₂ pumping services for oil and gas and mining applications since the late 1970s. With over 40 years of experience supplying industrial gases to well sites, and with a leading, nation-wide network of CO₂ supply, choose Linde to be your trusted CO₂ supplier for oil and gas extraction.

As a trusted supplier of targeted products and services to the well services industry, we supply liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide, transportation and logistic services, and primary pressure pumping to support energized fluid fracturing (fracing) throughout North America. We also operate a number of strategically located plants, a specialized fleet of vehicles, and dedicated pumping equipment. Depending on your geography, we are able to provide complementary nitrogen and carbon dioxide services to meet your oil field needs through an extensive network of subsidiary and joint venture partners. Let us help you tap into the unconventional.