Enduring’s Net Zero Freshwater Methodology
Enduring has developed a net zero freshwater methodology that virtually eliminates fresh and potable water demands for completions. Our reliance on freshwater has been reduced to only 2% of the total water used to drill and complete a well. To achieve this, we have invested in significant infrastructure to source and transport water throughout our development areas.
Enduring Resources continues to make a strategic investment in its large-scale water system that aimed to completely change the completion methodology for our wells, departing from the conventional method used in the San Juan Basin. Instead, Enduring adopted a “slickwater” (friction reducing formula) completion methodology that utilizes non-potable water and eliminates the need for fresh water in its completions. The water used is either recycled produced water or non-potable groundwater sourced from the Entrada formation disposal zone. In addition, we acquired an offsetting water right to compensate for a potential, calculated impact to groundwater from the use of nonpotable Entrada water. The objective is a near net zero freshwater completions process.