Real Results: Dry FR Delivery &
Studies
Real-world performance data from jobs across the Haynesville, Permian, Eagle Ford, and Mid-Con basins. Field-validated proof that DriFlow technology delivers.
Case Studies
DF4 Pressure Reduction Trial — Haynesville
A new Haynesville operator was relying on an incumbent frac company's dry HVFR (FR-D) and liquid emulsion HVFR (FR-L). The operator needed a rigorous side-by-side comparison before committing to a new supplier for their three-well pad — 28 remaining wells and over 2.5 million lbs of dry FR at stake.
DCS deployed DF4 in a controlled, apples-to-apples trial across three wells. Each stage was started with FR-D until rate and pressure stabilized, then DF4 was swapped in at the exact same PPT loading with all other parameters held constant. Pressure response was measured after two full wellbore volumes to eliminate transient effects.
DF4 delivered immediate, repeatable treating-pressure reductions of 378–641 psi versus the incumbent dry HVFR at identical PPT loadings across all three tested stages. The operator awarded DCS all 28 remaining wells on the pad — and 2.5 million lbs of dry FR — immediately after the trial.
- ✓Same PPT loading — dramatically lower treating pressure, every time. Consistent 378–641 psi reductions replicated across all three tested wells at identical loadings.
- ✓Faster rate achievement and lower treating pressures translate directly into reduced pumping time and lower total FR chemical costs per stage.
- ✓Operator immediately awarded all 28 remaining wells — and 2.5 million lbs of dry FR pumped — confirming the operational and economic advantage of DF4.
- ✓DF4's patented dispersion technology outperforms both dry and liquid incumbent HVFR products — contributing to DCS holding over 90% of the Haynesville dry FR market as of April 2026.
DF4 Replaces Guar Gel in High-Pressure Bossier Wells
High-pressure Bossier formations drove rising treating pressures that restricted cluster efficiency and forced reliance on costly, particulate-laden guar gels. Operators needed a cleaner, more responsive solution — without the residue, cost, or operational complexity of conventional gel programs.
DCS deployed DriFlow 4 across two field campaigns spanning 2023–2025. Real-time concentration ramps (6→8 PPT) immediately stabilized treating pressure as proppant hit the formation — eliminating guar entirely on Customer A wells. The 2025 Sabine Parish campaign confirmed and extended these results at scale.
DF4 delivered 1,500–2,000 psi of pressure relief versus liquid FR at equivalent loading — while liquid FR at 3.25 GPT (nearly 2× the effective DF4 concentration) showed zero relief. Downhole viscosity matched 20–30# linear gel. Now standard practice for 3+ operators across the Haynesville basin.
| Treatment Rate (PPTG) | Fann 35 @ 300 RPM | Gel Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 8.03 | 13.0 | 20# gel |
| 13.39 | 18.0 | 30# gel |
| 16.07 | 20.0 | — |
DriFlow 4 produces downhole viscosity comparable to 10–20# linear gel — sufficient to overcome formation resistance, maintain fracture width, and ensure uniform proppant placement across all clusters.
- ✓1,500–2,000 psi pressure drop vs. liquid FR at equivalent loading — replicated across multiple stages and pads. Liquid FR at 2× the loading delivered zero benefit, confirming that molecular weight — not volume — drives performance.
- ✓Guar-free stages achieve full cluster efficiency and excellent proppant transport — cleaner fluid systems, lower chemical costs, and zero dirty-fluid complications.
- ✓Real-time concentration adjustments (6→8 PPT) overcome formation resistance the moment proppant hits — enabling complete stage placement without guar on the first attempt, with proven repeatability across subsequent stages.
- ✓Now standard practice for 3+ operators across the Haynesville basin — Customer A, Customer B, and Customer C have all adopted high-PPT DF4 as their standard gel replacement program.
Additional case studies coming soon