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GEOPROP NANO microproppant is an ultra-fine, high-strength ceramic proppant engineered to penetrate and prop microfractures within geothermal reservoirs that conventional proppants cannot reach. With particle sizes starting at 325 mesh (20–100 µm) and coming in a pelletized form compatible with standard pumping equipment, GEOPROP NANO delivers deep fracture penetration, stable proppant placement, and enhanced fracture connectivity – even in the tightest geothermal microfracture networks.

Fired at temperatures exceeding 1500°C, GEOPROP NANO is built to withstand the extreme heat and harsh chemical conditions of Enhanced Geothermal Systems, maintaining its strength and conductivity where sand would degrade. This durability ensures long-term fracture performance and maximizes energy recovery from high-temperature geothermal reservoirs.

Benefits

Why Choose
GEOPROP NANO

  • Deep Microfracture Penetration

    Extremely small particles with a broad size range allow GEOPROP NANO to travel further into complex microfracture networks, accessing hot-rock contact zones that conventional proppants miss.

  • Reduced Treatment Pressure & Screen-Out Risk

    Low settling velocities, over 10× slower than 100-mesh sand, help lower near‑wellbore friction and pressure, reducing early screen-outs and enabling smoother treatment execution.

  • Optimized Placement & Cluster Efficiency

    Its pelletized form ensures compatibility with standard fracturing systems, which streamlines operations without the need to slurry and enables more consistent distribution across fracture clusters.

  • Robust Ceramic Durability

    Manufactured from strong, durable ceramic and fired in the kiln at temperatures over 1500°C, GEOPROP NANO resists crushing under closure stress and withstands extreme temperatures, helping sustain long-term fracture conductivity even at high temperatures.

  •  Silica-Free & Safer Handling

    Composed without silica dust, GEOPROP NANO minimizes health and environmental risks during handling and reduces dust exposure compared to traditional proppants.

  • Enhanced Energy Extraction Efficiency

    By propping open microfractures, GEOPROP NANO expands reservoir contact and improves overall connectivity, which boosts geothermal energy recovery and sustained well productivity.

  • Deep Microfracture Penetration

    Extremely small particles with a broad size range allow GEOPROP NANO to travel further into complex microfracture networks, accessing hot-rock contact zones that conventional proppants miss.

  • Reduced Treatment Pressure & Screen-Out Risk

    Low settling velocities, over 10× slower than 100-mesh sand, help lower near‑wellbore friction and pressure, reducing early screen-outs and enabling smoother treatment execution.

  • Optimized Placement & Cluster Efficiency

    Its pelletized form ensures compatibility with standard fracturing systems, which streamlines operations without the need to slurry and enables more consistent distribution across fracture clusters.

  • Robust Ceramic Durability

    Manufactured from strong, durable ceramic and fired in the kiln at temperatures over 1500°C, GEOPROP NANO resists crushing under closure stress and withstands extreme temperatures, helping sustain long-term fracture conductivity even at high temperatures.

  •  Silica-Free & Safer Handling

    Composed without silica dust, GEOPROP NANO minimizes health and environmental risks during handling and reduces dust exposure compared to traditional proppants.

  • Enhanced Energy Extraction Efficiency

    By propping open microfractures, GEOPROP NANO expands reservoir contact and improves overall connectivity, which boosts geothermal energy recovery and sustained well productivity.

Features

Advanced Attributes
of GEOPROP NANO

  • Extremely small microproppant particles

  • Broad size range for optimum operational flow and reach

  • Low settling velocity due to the wide range of particle sizes

  • Strong and durable ceramic particles

  • Pelletized for easy transport and deployment with standard equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about
GEOPROP NANO

  • 1. What is GEOPROP NANO used for?

    GEOPROP NANO is a microproppant designed to prop open microfractures in Enhanced Geothermal Systems, improving reservoir connectivity and enabling deeper heat extraction.

  • 2. How does GEOPROP NANO enhance well productivity?

    By penetrating microfracture networks and reducing near-well pressure, GEOPROP NANO increases fracture coverage, lowers screen-out risk, and supports increased thermal energy recovery.

  • 3. What types of wells benefit most from GEOPROP NANO?

    Ideal for geothermal targets with tight or microfractured formations, EGS wells in low-permeability rock benefit most from GEOPROP NANO’s deep penetration capability.

  • 4. How does it compare to traditional sand?

    GEOPROP NANO particles settle much more slowly than conventional sand, avoiding early deposition, and providing superior connectivity and strength. Unlike natural sand, which begins to dissolve at temperatures above 230°F, GEOPROP NANO is engineered from durable ceramic material that maintains its integrity in extreme geothermal environments.

  • 5. Is it compatible with all fracturing fluids?

    Yes, GEOPROP NANO integrates smoothly with various fracturing fluids, providing operational flexibility.

  • 6. How does GEOPROP NANO improve operational efficiency?

    Delivered as traditional pelletized proppant, GEOPROP NANO can be pumped using standard equipment at low concentrations, potentially cutting slurrying costs, reducing horsepower needs, and shortening completion time.

  • 7. What makes it unique among microproppants?

    GEOPROP NANO combines ultra-fine sizing (down to microfracture scale), low settling velocity, strong ceramic durability, and standard-handling deployment making it stand out from other microproppants on the market.