Case Study: Calfrac achieves lower-cost, more flexible friction reduction with Calfrac Well Services’ CalVisc™ CS-2

Calfrac pumps 1,000+ stages with Calfrac Well Services’ CalVisc CS-2

Calfrac, a well services company, faced challenges with common emulsified friction reducers, which had slower performance, required more product for high-viscosity applications, and resulted in a higher cost. They needed a more flexible and efficient product for use in various water conditions and fracturing applications. To address this, Calfrac's own engineering team developed the CalVisc CS-2 slurried friction reducer.

The solution from Calfrac provided more active polymer, allowing for lower product loadings while maintaining viscosity and improving friction reduction. As a result of implementing CalVisc CS-2, Calfrac pumped over 1,000 stages for its clients with fewer screenouts, achieved target viscosities with half the product loading, and benefited from improved handling and reduced costs.

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