Since March, roughly 1,000 patents have been filed in the US relating to hydraulic fracturing, with 40% centred on technology, tools or processes aimed at creating or reinforcing fractures, according to Deloitte. The study highlights the desire to reduce costs and improve efficiency in the industry.
Since 2006, roughly 1,000 patents have been filed in the US relating to hydraulic fracturing, with 40% centred on technology, tools or processes aimed at creating or reinforcing fractures, according to Deloitte. The study highlights the desire to reduce costs and improve efficiency in the industry.