Ep. 4 – The Frac Hand Perspective with Adam Hegwer
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode, we learn from Adam Hegwer about his former experience as a frac hand. Today, Adam is a consultant and has shared with us more information about typical hydraulic fracturing chemicals, the role of a frac hand, how equipment differs by company, operational difficulties on site, and much more. This episode’s co-host, Josh Kieffer, sheds interesting light on his perspective as one who grew up in a community opposing hydraulic fracturing operations.
SHOW NOTES
1:00 – Co-host (Josh Kieffer) introduction
4:10 – What we’re going to be talking about
5:50 – Oilfield Basics Update
7:00 – Adam introduction and background
14:00 – Changes from vertical to horizontal well treatments
18:00 – Chemicals & containment
22:30 – The frac hand perspective: who they report to, how they progress, things that others might not realize
31:00 – How equipment differs by company
33:30 – Designs given by engineers that are hard to execute
41:00 – Advice for those just getting started
51:00 – Closing remarks
Tag:frac, fracking, hydraulic fracturing