All posts on the topic of Trade Secrets in FracFocus data. This topic is part of Open-FF’s exploration of “Holes” in FracFocus.
General posts:
The Systems Approach in FracFocus
The history, implementation and factors that undermine the Systems Approach in FracFocus
Trade Secrets in FracFocus
A discussion of issues around trade secret use in FracFocus, including the controversy and implementation.
State focused posts:
New fracking chemical disclosures: June 2026
FracFocus disclosures published between May 4, 2026 and June 8, 2026
Colorado’s New Rules vs. FracFocus: What a Difference Data Makes
Comparisons of Colorado’s new chemical disclosure system for fracking to FracFocus should reveal previously hidden…
FracFocus Trade Secrets in Montana
Open-FF found 369 Montana wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are illustrated.
FracFocus Trade Secrets in Arkansas
Open-FF found 1,037 Arkansas wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are illustrated.
FracFocus Trade Secrets in California
California is unique among fracking states for trade secrets because of a law that substantially…
FracFocus Trade Secrets in West Virginia
Open-FF found 2,378 West Virginia wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are…
FracFocus Trade Secrets in Louisiana
Open-FF found 2,799 Louisiana wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are illustrated.
FracFocus Trade Secrets in Utah
Open-FF found 3,595 Utah wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are illustrated.
FracFocus Trade Secrets in Wyoming
Open-FF found 3,724 Wyoming wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are illustrated.
FracFocus Trade Secrets in North Dakota
Open-FF found 12,188 North Dakota wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are…
FracFocus Trade Secrets in Oklahoma
Open-FF found 12,065 Oklahoma wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are illustrated
FracFocus Trade Secrets in Texas
Open-FF found 75,926 Texas wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are illustrated.
FracFocus Trade Secrets in New Mexico
Open-FF found 11,433 New Mexico wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are…
FracFocus Trade Secrets in Pennsylvania
Open-FF found 6,058 Pennsylvania wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are illustrated.
FracFocus Trade Secrets in Colorado
Open-FF found 13,166 Colorado wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are illustrated.
FracFocus Trade Secrets in Ohio
Open-FF found 2,653 Ohio wells with trade secret records. Broad patterns and examples are illustrated.