HOUSTON, March 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Well Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: USWS) today announced that it has executed a long-term electric frac fleet contract of up to four years with all options exercised with SWEPI LP, a subsidiary of Shell. Under the terms of the agreement, USWS will begin operations in the first quarter of 2020 utilizing USWS next generation, rapid deploy newbuild electric frac fleet.
The signing of this agreement marks the fourth customer commitment to USWS’ next generation patented electric frac fleet. USWS has recently ordered this fleet, which is in addition to the three new build electric fleets previously announced. Three of the four new fleets are set to commence operations in the first half of 2019, the first of which began operations in early January.
USWS continues to advance commercial contract discussions with numerous customers for further new build electric fleets and plans to place additional orders as contracts are signed.
“We are excited to resume our long-term relationship with Shell, who was one of the first customers to utilize our electric frac technology,” said Joel Broussard, President and Chief Executive Officer of USWS. “The contract is further validation of USWS’ proprietary electric frac fleet technology from a global leader in oil and gas development with a well-known commitment to safety and the environment.”
“Our commitment to safe and responsible energy development shapes every decision we make,” said Gretchen Watkins, President of Shell Oil Company and Executive Vice President, Shell Unconventionals. “Deploying an electric hydraulic fracturing fleet in Permian demonstrates our steadfast pursuit to achieving sustainable energy solutions for our business.”
"Our electric frac fleets are powered by natural gas sourced directly from the field and have the significant benefits of lower carbon emissions per hydraulic fracturing job, enhanced ambient air quality, reduced fuel costs, improved operational efficiencies and safety, and reduced noise,” Mr. Broussard concluded.
About U.S. Well Services
U.S. Well Services Inc. (USWS) is a leading provider of hydraulic fracturing services and a market leader in electric fracture stimulation. USWS’ patented electric frac technology provides one of the first fully electric, mobile well stimulation systems powered by locally supplied natural gas including field gas sourced directly from the wellhead. USWS’ electric frac technology dramatically decreases emissions and sound pollution while generating exceptional operational efficiencies including significant customer fuel cost savings versus conventional diesel fleets. For more information visit: www.uswellservices.com
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