re fracking13 Feb 2016 13:55
Fracking and Rig count.
Unlike conventional wells, shale wells have an extremely short life. Montana and North Dakota shale production is an example~ a new shale well pumping 1,000 barrels a day will decline to circa 250 bopd by year two, a massive 75% loss. By year three annual production falls to near zero.So to maintain original production/revenue levels, producers need to drill more and more new wells, So In fracking, there is intense year on year pressure to keep replacing lost production. The decreasing rig count is indicative of the relatively fast reduction in shale production.
Whilst the POO remains low fracking is not worth the continuous capex requirements to maintain initial production rates.