Hexion completes expansion of proppant manufacturing plant in Canada

The Oilfield Technology Group (OTG) of Hexion has completed an expansion of its resin-coated proppant manufacturing plant in Alberta, Canada.

Products manufactured at the plant include kRT 100 resin coated sand, which can be used to stimulate microfractures within reservoirs and extend propped fracture length.

The company expects to increase the efficiency of its proppant manufacturing capabilities through the expansion to better serve its clients in the oil and gas industry.

Located in Sturgeon County, the plant’s logistics capabilities to Canada will also be improved, allowing the company to quickly respond to rising market demand.

OTG senior vice-president and general manager Jerry Kurinsky said: “This expansion increases our manufacturing and delivery capabilities to meet the needs of our customers in Canada.

“These investments demonstrate our continued commitment to our customers as the market recovers.”

In addition, Hexion’s rail service provider CN Rail has helped expand and redesign the proppant plant’s rail yard to accommodate more than 100 rail cars.

Proppants help reduce proppant flowback and create fewer proppant fines than uncoated frac sand, which is traditionally associated with resin coated proppants.

As a provider of technologies for the oil and gas industry, OTG offers well stimulation solutions with advanced resin coated proppants, as well as performance additives for oilfield applications.