Midland, TX-based completions expert ProPetro Holding Corp. is expanding electric-powered hydraulic fracturing fleets, aka e-fleets, after securing a three-year contract with a Permian Basin operator.

The contracted equipment provided to the undisclosed operator would be deployed primarily to support simulated fracture operations. Initially, the operator would use ProPetro’s Tier IV dynamic natural gas blending dual-fuel equipment. The transition to the e-fleet in the Permian is set to be completed in early 2023.

“With this agreement, we have entered the next phase of our fleet transition, and we are excited to help our customers substantially lower their completion costs and emissions,” CEO Sam Sledge said.

“By transitioning our fleet to more electric-powered...