FracFocus Chemical Disclosure Data
Access hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure data from the FracFocus national registry. 242,605 well completion records with detailed chemical ingredient information.
Understanding FracFocus
FracFocus is the national hydraulic fracturing chemical registry managed by the Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC). It serves as the primary public database for disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations across the United States.
When oil and gas operators complete a hydraulic fracturing job, they report detailed information about the chemicals and water volumes used. These disclosures include trade names, chemical suppliers, ingredient purposes (such as friction reducers or biocides), CAS registry numbers, concentration percentages, and mass amounts.
OilPriceAPI provides programmatic access to this data, enabling environmental monitoring, compliance tracking, research, and transparency efforts. Our database includes 242,605 FracFocus records with comprehensive chemical composition details.
What Data is Available
Well Information
- •Well API number (unique identifier)
- •Well name and operator
- •State, county, and latitude/longitude
- •Job start and end dates
- •Production type (oil, gas, both)
Chemical Details
- •Trade name and supplier
- •Ingredient purpose (friction reducer, biocide, etc.)
- •CAS number and ingredient name
- •Concentration percentage
- •Mass in pounds
Water Usage
- •Total water volume (gallons)
- •Total base water volume
- •HF fluid volume
- •Total base non-water volume
Disclosure Details
- •Disclosure method (System Approach or non-System)
- •Federal well indicator
- •Indian well indicator
- •Disclosure key (unique record ID)
Use Cases for FracFocus Data
Environmental Monitoring
Track chemical usage patterns in specific regions. Monitor trends in biocide, friction reducer, and other additive usage over time. Identify operators with highest chemical intensities.
Regulatory Compliance
Verify operator compliance with state disclosure requirements. Cross-reference FracFocus filings with well permits. Identify missing or incomplete disclosures.
Academic Research
Study fracturing fluid compositions across basins and formations. Analyze water usage trends. Research chemical exposure risks and environmental impacts.
Due Diligence
Assess operator chemical practices before M&A transactions. Evaluate environmental liability exposure. Verify operator transparency and disclosure completeness.
Access This Data via API
Access FracFocus chemical disclosure data programmatically. Query by operator, location, chemical, date range, and more.
/v1/ei/fracfocus?state=TX&operator=Pioneer&limit=10curl -X GET "https://api.oilpriceapi.com/v1/ei/fracfocus?state=TX&operator=Pioneer&limit=10"
Sample Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"fracfocus_disclosures": [
{
"api_number": "42-329-34567",
"state": "TX",
"county": "Midland",
"operator": "Pioneer Natural Resources",
"well_name": "SPRABERRY 1H",
"job_start_date": "2025-11-15",
"job_end_date": "2025-11-18",
"total_water_volume": 5420000,
"disclosure_key": "FF-TX-2025-34567",
"ingredients": [
{
"trade_name": "HF-200 Friction Reducer",
"supplier": "Halliburton",
"purpose": "Friction Reducer",
"cas_number": "9003-05-8",
"ingredient_name": "Polyacrylamide",
"concentration_percent": 0.025,
"mass_pounds": 1355
},
{
"trade_name": "CleanStream Biocide",
"supplier": "Baker Hughes",
"purpose": "Biocide",
"cas_number": "2682-20-4",
"ingredient_name": "2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide",
"concentration_percent": 0.005,
"mass_pounds": 271
}
]
}
],
"total_count": 1247
}
}Frequently Asked Questions About FracFocus Data
FracFocus is the national hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure registry managed by the Ground Water Protection Council and Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. It serves as a public database where oil and gas operators report the chemicals and water volumes used in hydraulic fracturing operations. FracFocus provides transparency about fracturing fluid compositions for regulatory, environmental, and public information purposes.
OilPriceAPI has 242,605 FracFocus chemical disclosure records in our database, covering well completions across major US oil and gas producing states. This data is updated regularly from the official FracFocus registry and includes both current and historical disclosures.
Each FracFocus record includes: operator name, well API number, state and county location, completion date, total water volume used, total base water volume, trade name and supplier of chemical additives, CAS numbers for chemicals, ingredient purpose (e.g., surfactant, biocide, friction reducer), ingredient concentration percentages, mass amounts, and disclosure method (System Approach or non-System Approach).
FracFocus data is valuable for: environmental monitoring organizations tracking chemical usage in specific regions, regulatory agencies ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements, researchers studying fracturing fluid compositions and trends, companies conducting environmental due diligence on operators, water resource managers assessing potential impacts, and transparency advocates monitoring industry practices.
We update FracFocus data monthly from the official FracFocus registry. New disclosures are typically filed by operators within 30-60 days of well completion. Our API provides access to both newly filed disclosures and historical records dating back to the registry's inception.
Yes. The OilPriceAPI FracFocus endpoint supports multiple search parameters including: operator name, well API number, state code, county name, date range for job start/end dates, chemical CAS number, and trade name. You can also filter by disclosure method and sort results by date or location.
Common hydraulic fracturing chemicals include: water and sand (making up 90-95% of fracturing fluid), friction reducers (e.g., polyacrylamide), biocides to prevent bacterial growth, surfactants to improve fluid flow, scale inhibitors to prevent mineral deposits, corrosion inhibitors for well casing, crosslinkers for gel formation, and pH adjusting agents. Each chemical serves a specific purpose in the fracturing process.
OilPriceAPI offers a free tier with 1,000 API requests per month that includes access to FracFocus data. For higher volume needs, paid plans start at $49/month for 10,000 requests. Enterprise plans are available for unlimited access. Sign up for a free API key to get started.