Hart Energy recently spoke with Jim Sessions, vice president of completions at Baker Hughes, about the science of frack design and how frack plugs are accommodating E&Ps’ drive for longer laterals and extended-reach wells.
This month’s video is sponsored by Flotek Industries Inc. and C&J Energy Services.
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