Which are the typical additives for Fracking in the pad and proppant stage? Additives in the Pad Stage of Hydraulic Fracturing The pad stage is the initial phase of the hydraulic fracturing process, where a proppant-free fluid (usually slickwater or gel fluid) is injected to break the rock formation and create the main fractures. This… Continue reading Additives for Fracking in the Pad and Proppant Stage