20% more oil, 15% more gas, and 12× ROI in Delaware Basin wells with field-proven biosurfactant-based technology
Locus Bio-Energy announced new Delaware Basin field results demonstrating how its SUSTAIN® SF101biosurfactant-based technology is setting anew benchmark for chemical efficiencyin hydraulic fracturing. Ina recent Wolfcamp A program, wells treated with SUSTAIN® delivered a20% increase in oil production,15% increase in gas, and a23% lower water-oil ratio (WOR)compared to untreated offsets, achieving a12× return on investment (ROI)within six months.
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The program compared threeSUSTAIN®-treated wells with three control wells completed under identical parameters. Production data compiled throughEnverusand verified by the operator confirmed the uplift, with payout achieved in less than one month. The improvement was driven by faster oilcut, more efficient flowback, and sustained production uplift over180 days.
“Oil and gas operators have already optimized capital and design efficiencies in hydraulic fracturing-it's time to unlock chemical efficiency,” said Martin Shumway, Senior Vice President at Locus Bio-Energy. “In Delaware BasinWolfcampwells, SUSTAIN® delivered 20% more oil over six months, demonstrating how operators can use biosurfactant chemistry to increase asset value and achieve stronger returns.”
With mechanical designs alreadyoptimizedacross U.S. shale plays, operators are turning to higher-efficiency chemistry to captureadditionalvalue from their completion programs. SUSTAIN® delivers ultra-small micelles (~3-5 nm) capable of accessing previously unreachable reserves in shale nanopores, improving hydrocarbonmobilityand enhancing fluid cleanup under high-salinity conditions.
Across the Permian, major operators have recently begun publicly emphasizing that advanced chemical treatments are driving measurable production gains. These announcements signal a clear shift underway: chemistry is no longer a secondary additive – it isemergingas a strategic lever for improving recovery, accelerating early production, andstrengthening welleconomics.
Thisindustrymomentum underscores what Locus Bio-Energy has beendemonstratingin the field for years.Operators are recognizing that meaningful gains now come from optimized chemistry rather than further mechanical changes or increased intensity.
“Seeing major industry leaders openly acknowledge the impact of chemistry is a pivotal moment for oil and gas,” said Dr. Megan Pearl, Vice President of Global Technology at Locus Bio-Energy. “For years, mechanical design has dominatedthe conversation.Now, operators are recognizingthat chemistry can materially change recovery and economics.With tighter budgets and higher expectations, technologies like SUSTAIN® – returning about twelve dollars for every dollar invested – are becoming essential.”
The performance of SUSTAIN® in the Delaware Basin aligns with a broader industry movement toward chemistry-led optimization. The technology is alreadydeployed across multipleU.S. basins, where consistent production improvements have made it a dependable lever for operatorsseekingto push productivity and economic performance further.
“Our SUSTAIN®line has proven its impressive performance capabilities across basins and tiered operators over the past several years,” said JohnUhran, Chief Executive Officer of Locus Fermentation Solutions, parent company of LocusBio-Energy. “Itis rewarding to see it now in the hands ofmajoroperators and continuing to deliver the impactful results we've consistently demonstrated in both the field and the lab.”
Read the fullWolfcamp A SUSTAIN® Case Studyfor a deeper dive into production and economic data.
Production Results Highlights
— +20% oil, +15% gas, and 23% lower WOR vs. control wells
— 12× ROI within six months; payout in under one month
— Improved flowback, higher IP, and sustained uplift over 180 days
— Drop-in performance requiring no design or equipment changes
About Locus Bio-Energy
Locus Bio-Energy is the oil innovation division of Locus Fermentation Solutions, a global leader in biomanufacturing. The company develops high-performance, biosurfactant-enhanced treatments that optimize well performance, reduce operational costs and increase long-term asset value. The solutions are proven to outperform traditional oilfield chemicals in applications such as stimulation, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), flow assurance and more-helping operators get more oil, faster and longer. All solutions are made in the USA and backed by expert technical support, testing and field validation. For more information, visitwww.locusbioenergy.com.
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