CALGARY, AB – In a paper presented by Energera Lead CFD Researcher, Chris Johnston to the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) on March 13, 2024, researchers found that Sandtinel Sand Separators have the lowest methane emissions of any form of sand separator for well flowback after hydraulic fracturing treatment. 

The research found that about half of all emissions during the flowback operation were related to methane released during sand separator drain cycles.

These emissions were reduced to close to zero when the Sandtinel sand separators were drained as designed. In particular, Sandtinel vortex-style sand separators proved to emit 95% less methane over the course of the project compared to vertical cyclonic separators.

 “While we had computer models which predicted this kind of performance, we were excited to be able to prove our models’ accuracy through direct observation and measurement.”

Chris Johnston, Lead CFD Researcher, Sandtinel

Methane emissions have become a major focus of regulators in North America.  Methane is a very potent greenhouse gas, initially trapping about 100X as much heat as CO2.  As it breaks down more quickly than CO2, however, the effect begins to dissipate so that over 100 years, methane traps about 28X more heat than CO2 (Source: MIT Climate Portal Why do we compare methane to carbon dioxide over a 100-year timeframe? Are we underrating the importance of methane emissions? | MIT Climate Portal ).  Recent fines levied against operators of oil and gas sites have raised concerns that these operators may not have options readily available to mitigate the emissions. 

The research described in the technical paper shows that there are existing technologies that can be used to dramatically reduce the amount of methane produced during flowback.

A summary of the presentation and paper can be found here, and the full technical paper can be accessed through SPE OnePetro: “Minimizing Fugitive Emissions in Post Fracturing Sand Separation Using A Vortex Separator"

For more information on Sandtinel Sand Separators, please visit www.sandtinel.com


ABOUT ENERGERA | Changing the World of Energy™

Beginning in 2011 with Frac Shack and following the acquisition of Sandtinel in 2020, Energera was created in 2021 recognizing the need for powerful and impactful enertech solutions. Energera stands as an industry leader for change enabling energy development that is smarter, greener, safer, and cleaner, charting a path forward to a world where energy has far less environmental impacts, more affordable, and readily available for all. For more information, please visit our home page.

As fracing technology improves, production rates increase. This also increases sand production and potential erosion of production equipment which can present rigorous challenges and lead to a significant increase in a producer’s OPEX.

To keep up with increased production rates, Sandtinel's Research and Development Team leverages Computational fluid dynamics, or CFD, a powerful design tool that simulates and accurately predicts sand particle and flow behaviors, to design and continuously improve the efficiency of our sand management solutions.

We have gone through multiple product design iterations and modifications of our Sandtinel Sand Separator to continuously reduce sand carry-over and increase the ability to handle higher production rates.

To date, Sandtinel can handle 650 m3/day of total oil and produced water while maintaining a minimal .05% sand carry-over. And we're still going…

Want to see your well's potential? Send us your well data and we can show you exactly how it will perform in one of our vessels.

FREDERICK, CO – Energera Inc.™ is pleased to announce that HSE/DOT Admin, Philip Adkins has completed all requirements for a Board of Certified Safety Professionals® (BCSP®) certification.

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Safety issues have become more complex, and today's safety professional must continually be better qualified. This highly respected certification is awarded by BCSP to individuals who meet eligibility and experience criteria in the safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) discipline and have passed a rigorous examination.

“Phil has been an indispensable part of the Energera HSE team for the last five years, helping to advance our HSE, training, DOT, and drug and alcohol programs as well as excelling as our HSE field advisor for the Rockies region. Phil brings an exceptional level of professionalism, dedication, and a team-oriented approach to every task he takes on and has earned the utmost respect of every member of our Energera team. He is eager to accept any challenge that presents itself and is constantly striving to excel in his field, as can be seen through him completing his Bachelors in OHS and then his ASP certification while working fulltime, and most recently pursuing and successfully passing the grade through the BCSP, being granted his Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation, which is the gold standard in the Health and Safety industry throughout North America. I am excited and honored to be a part of Phil’s journey with Energera and looking forward to a long future working together.” - Wayne Clark, VP, Operational Risk, Energera Inc.

Safety, health, and environmental practice relies on the knowledge and skills of its practitioners. We are proud of those who join us in advancing safety through quality certification.

Christy Uden, CEO, Board of Certified Safety Professionals®

BCSP credential holders are among the most highly trained, educated, and experienced individuals in the safety field. Having achieved a BCSP certification shows that the individual has mastered the core competency required for professional safety practice.

Certificants recertify every five years to maintain certification, ensuring they remain knowledgeable in their practice and continuously improve the profession.


ABOUT BCSP | The Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, The Board of Certified Safety Professionals is a not-for-profit corporation recognized as a leader in high-quality, accredited credentialing for safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) practitioners. BCSP establishes standards and certifies competency criteria in professional safety practice. Since 1969, over 100,000 BCSP credentials have been achieved.

ABOUT ENERGERA | Changing the World of Energy™

Beginning in 2011 with Frac Shack and following the acquisition of Sandtinel in 2020, Energera was created in 2021 recognizing the need for powerful and impactful enertech solutions. Energera stands as an industry leader for change enabling energy development that is smarter, greener, safer, and cleaner, charting a path forward to a world where energy has far less environmental impacts, more affordable, and readily available for all. For more information, please visit our home page.

ACHESON, AB Energera Inc.™ is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Clarke as Vice President Operational Risk.

Wayne Clarke

Wayne's career in Health and Safety began in 1997 within the Department of National Defence involving transportation, distribution and management of fuel and services. Wayne is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick’s OH&S programs, the University of Alberta and Ivey School of Business Leadership Programs, and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta.

Wayne brings over 30 years of logistical and HSE experience to Energera having managed health, safety, and environmental programs for private industry and larger corporations working in civil construction and the oil and natural gas industry throughout Canada, the United States, as well as parts of Argentina.

Wayne Clarke is being promoted from his prior position as Director, HSE. Wayne’s professional integrity and dedication is evident in the relationships built throughout the organization, and with customers. His commitment to continued professional development and leadership fosters a culture of safety and solutions for industry best practices are all qualities highly valued by Energera.

“Wayne is a true leader in managing operational risk, both within Energera and in the larger world of Health, Safety, and the Environment. His professionalism and attention to detail are second to none. Wayne seeks to understand before he acts and expects nothing less from everyone around him. His high standards set the bar for workers of all kinds and at all levels. We are fortunate to have his influence to keep Energera at the forefront of risk management in our industry.”

Todd Van Vliet, CEO and Founder of Energera

The Energera company of brands consists of established, industry leading product lines, distinctive in technology and application, with corresponding services forming the Energera Advantage. This includes the most sophisticated sand separator technology on the market in Sandtinel®, the world's first automated refuelling system for hydraulic fracturing, Frac Shack™, and the natural gas distribution and processing system known as the NG SideKick™.


ABOUT ENERGERA | Changing the World of Energy™

Beginning in 2011 with Frac Shack and following the acquisition of Sandtinel in 2020, Energera was created in 2021 recognizing the need for powerful and impactful enertech solutions. Energera stands as an industry leader for change enabling energy development that is smarter, greener, safer, and cleaner, charting a path forward to a world where energy has far less environmental impacts, more affordable, and readily available for all.

ACHESON, AB – Energera Inc.™ is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anand Natarajan as Director Innovation & Design.

Anand Natarajan

Anand received his BE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras, his MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Greenwich, and his doctorate in Materials Engineering from the University of Alberta.

Anand’s experience includes work with CNRL, Bantrel and Syncrude in materials engineering and processes, as well as reliability and production. He is a member in good standing with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and the International Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Anand Natarajan is being promoted from his prior position as Manager, Innovation & Design. Anand is a leader, innovator and strategist that builds impactful relationships within the company, with partners and clients. His dedication to quality and excellence in innovation and design guides our team in the development of industry-leading solutions and has become a key driving force behind Energera’s success.

“We feel extremely fortunate to have Anand’s engineering background and skills on our team. He is very customer-focused, and an extraordinarily capable problem-solver. Our industry will continue to benefit from new technologies and approaches under his expert watch.”

Todd Van Vliet, CEO and Founder of Energera

The Energera company of brands consists of established, industry leading product lines, distinctive in technology and application, with corresponding services forming the Energera Advantage. This includes the most sophisticated sand separator technology on the market in Sandtinel®, the world's first automated refuelling system for hydraulic fracturing, Frac Shack™, and the natural gas distribution and processing system known as the NG SideKick™.


ABOUT ENERGERA | Changing the World of Energy™

Beginning in 2011 with Frac Shack and following the acquisition of Sandtinel in 2020, Energera was created in 2021 recognizing the need for powerful and impactful enertech solutions. Energera stands as an industry leader for change enabling energy development that is smarter, greener, safer, and cleaner, charting a path forward to a world where energy has far less environmental impacts, more affordable, and readily available for all.

DENVER, CO – Energera Inc.™ is pleased to announce the appointment of David W. Sobernheim as Chief Operating Officer of Energera Inc.

David Sobernheim

David has a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and a Masters in Petroleum and Geoscience Engineering from UT Austin. Career highlights include over 25 years with Schlumberger in positions ranging from Senior Staff Engineering supervising operational treatments, through Vice President, Engineering Advisor, Worldwide. He then spent three years with Keane Group LLC before moving on to a software startup for Energy Services.

“We are extremely excited to announce David’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer for the entire Energera Group of Companies. David’s experience with operational matters, and his background in artificial intelligence fits perfectly with the direction chosen by Energera.”

Todd Van Vliet, CEO and Founder of Energera

“I am thrilled to move into this key executive leadership role with Energera as we work together with industry and partners to bring innovative business offerings for the rapidly changing landscape in energy,” said David Sobernheim. “The combination of leading-edge technologies with operational excellence has always been my passion, and this role allows me the latitude to help steer a clear path to a brighter future of sustainable energy abundance.”

The Energera company of brands consists of established, industry leading product lines, distinctive in technology and application, with corresponding services forming the Energera Advantage. This includes the most sophisticated sand separator technology on the market in Sandtinel®, the world's first automated refuelling system for hydraulic fracturing, Frac Shack™, and the natural gas distribution and processing system known as the NG SideKick™.


ABOUT ENERGERA | Changing the World of Energy™

Beginning in 2011 with Frac Shack and following the acquisition of Sandtinel in 2020, Energera was created in 2021 recognizing the need for powerful and impactful enertech solutions. Energera stands as an industry leader for change enabling energy development that is smarter, greener, safer, and cleaner, charting a path forward to a world where energy has far less environmental impacts, more affordable, and readily available for all.

ACHESON, AB – Frac Shack Inc. an Energera Inc.™ Company announced the launch of its newest innovation, the NG SideKick™ (SideKick).

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The SideKick is the industry’s most sophisticated on-pad gas processing unit that takes in field natural gas and processes it down to a safe and usable state for multiple uses on any location. The SideKick depressurizes, heats, and removes liquids and hydrocarbons from field natural gas to ensure the gas is safe and available for use in any natural gas and bi-fuel engine on a hydraulic fracturing location.

This technology enables Frac Shack’s customers to use their own energy on site, reducing the need to flare off clean burning natural gas. Additionally, the use of natural gas significantly reduces the need for diesel fuel, with substitution rates from 40 – 70% on large frac sites.

The first project with the SideKick was completed in Colorado with Extraction Oil & Gas (XOG) in 2019. The project was successful in taking Extraction’s field gas and processing it for use in Liberty Oilfield Services’ (LBRT) Bi-Fuel Quiet Fleet. The SideKick pairs perfectly with Frac Shack’s Bi-Fuel FracFueler™ unit, which is the world’s first automated, mobile diesel and natural gas distribution unit.

We are proud to be at the forefront of energy savings and efficiency for both producers and service companies and were delighted to work with the great teams at Extraction and Liberty who were enthusiastic about exploring these opportunities for their operation.

Todd Van Vliet, CEO and Founder of Frac Shack & Energera
Sales Contact:

Mike McAnear, [email protected]


ABOUT FRAC SHACK | Pioneers in Automated Refueling™

Frac Shack Inc. is a global oilfield technology company focused on providing innovative solutions that promote safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. The company’s operations are focused around smart fueling solutions in Canada, the US, and Argentina.

ABOUT ENERGERA | Changing the World of Energy™

Beginning in 2011 with Frac Shack and following the acquisition of Sandtinel in 2020, Energera was created in 2021 recognizing the need for powerful and impactful enertech solutions. Energera stands as an industry leader for change enabling energy development that is smarter, greener, safer, and cleaner, charting a path forward to a world where energy has far less environmental impacts, more affordable, and readily available for all. For more information, please visit our home page.

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