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Operators Adopting Electric Frac Crews in 2020 Dev. Programs

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More and more North East E&Ps are moving to Electric Frac Crews as a part of the frac spread mix.

Range Resources recently signed an agreement with U.S. Well Services for a electric fleet in 2020.

"“Range has a record of deploying innovative technologies and solutions across our operations,” said Jeff Ventura, Range Resources CEO & President. “U.S. Well Services’ state-of-the-art fleet will help support our peer-leading emission reductions goals, realize significant fuel savings and reduce associated sound levels, all while utilizing clean-burning natural gas to power our operations.”

EOG Resources said "We continue to expand our water reuse technology throughout the Company. We've been a leader in the use of electric frac fleets and continue to electrify our operations, replacing diesel generation where feasible. We are piloting the use of alternative energy sources such as solar to power compressors and reduce GHG emissions. And last but certainly not least, all these projects are expected to earn returns. We are optimistic that most, if not all of these efforts, and many others will help lower our GHG emissions intensity."

"As a result, our drilling times improved 17% across our 36-rig program. Our completion teams also delivered outstanding improvements in 2019 due to the employment of electric frac fleets and the use of diverter material. As a result, overall well performance increased and completion costs were down 15%. Our drilling and completion advancements last year were the primary reason we delivered higher production with lower capital cost expenditures."

EQT said it plans to run 3-4 frac fleets in 2020 and one will be an electric.

"EQT plans to run three-to-four frac crews in 2020, including at least one electric frac crew."

CNX Resources said its operating one Electric fleet and realized savings of $250k per well related to fuel cost.