Hydraulic Fracturing Video

Hydraulic fracturing enables the production of natural gas and oil from rock formations deep below the earth's surface (generally 5,000-20,000 feet). At such depth, there may not be enough  permeability to allow natural gas and oil to flow from the rock into the wellbore at rates to make it economically viable.

Therefore, to maximize the production potential for a natural gas well, the shale formation must be hydraulically fractured. This video outlines and demonstrates the hydraulic fracturing process in Chesapeake Energy natural gas operations.

Source: Chesapeake Energy