As I understand it, it is not so much the “well”, but a particular vein that is being fractured. Once it is dry, a new vein or spider is fractured in close proximity. I just signed a fracking lease not too long ago. Around my “general” area, it is expected they will operate for a couple generations as the drilling and fracturing is starting at a depth of 6000 ft., well below the water table and there is a fat pocket many hundreds of feet thick beneath us.
All right, Ghost!
Does this mean no more quarterly “FReepathons?”
As to the wells.....
I assume that when a Fracked well goes dry, they just add more pipe into different veins.
I know modern drillers can do miracles at thousands of feet below the surface, so, once again, I assume they keep all the main drill pipes in place, and just branch out from a main connection.
I'm always interested in learning new things, so anyone please feel free to correct me or add important information.