A well stimulation service involving the high-pressure injection of fluids — such as fracturing fluid, cement, or acid — into a wellbore to improve production or complete the well; for subcontractors, it represents a specialised, equipment-intensive scope of work that typically requires certified operators, dedicated pump trucks, and close coordination with the primary operator on site.
Industry Glossary Term
Pressure Pumping
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