ECO-FRIENDLY | EFFICIENT | ECONOMICAL
Empowering industries worldwide with sustainable, fast, and efficient rock-breaking solutions.
At Petram, we break rock with electricity. Our High-Power Electric Pulse (HPEP) Fracture System enhances subsurface resource recovery for oil, gas, hydrogen, geothermal, and water, while significantly advancing surface applications in construction, demolition, and excavation.
Originally funded by NASA to develop ultra-efficient solutions for lunar exploration, Petram’s groundbreaking technology is poised to reduce Earth’s CO₂ emissions by 1 million metric tons annually.
Beyond its critical role in restoring balance to our atmosphere, Petram's technology drastically reduces water use, debris, noise, and vibration.
Petram is leading the future of sustainable rock-breaking.
INNOVATIVE | EFFICIENT | FAST
Revolutionizing Rock-Breaking with High-Power Electric Pulse (HPEP)
Petram’s advanced technology harnesses only electricity and water to generate powerful shock waves, achieving rock-breaking with unmatched precision and efficiency. Supported by 10 issued patents, this innovative system is transforming the industry, making rock-breaking cleaner, faster, and more sustainable than ever.
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Plasma Ball Shock Wave
Process
STEP 1: ENERGY INPUT
A small amount of electricity—just 1 kWh—charges a mini-fridge-sized capacitor bank, initiating an efficient and environmentally friendly process.
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STEP 2: ADD WATER
Only a few ounces of water are required in a small pre-drilled hole or well casing, ensuring minimal resource usage with powerful results.
STEP 3: PLASMA GENERATION
Stored electricity is rapidly discharged through Petram’s exclusive cable and probe system, transforming water into a dense plasma ball at 10,000°F with 1 GW of power, generating a 224,900 psi shock wave.
STEP 4: IMPACT DELIVERY
The plasma shock wave is precisely directed by the probe into the rock, creating long, complex crack structures that resemble plant roots for efficient rock-breaking.
Subsurface Applications
OIL | GAS | HYDROGEN | WATER
Enhanced Subsurface Permeability
Petram’s technology supports the energy transition with precise, efficient subsurface rock-breaking that enhances permeability, increases resource extraction, and minimizes environmental impact by reducing water and energy use.
The plasma shock wave is precisely directed by the probe into the rock, creating long, complex crack structures that resemble plant roots for efficient rock-breaking.
GEOTHERMAL | LITHIUM | CARBON CAPTURE
Sustainable Natural Resource Extraction
Our targeted HPEP technology enables eco-friendly extraction, maximizing resource yield and operational efficiency.
· +10% INCREASE IN RESOURCE RECOVERY
· >$6 BILLION IN COST REDUCTION
· REDUCING WATER CONSUMPTION BY BILLIONS OF GALLONS
Reduce the use of harsh chemicals and dangerous pollutants with Petram’s advanced electrical pulse technology. Our innovative approach minimizes environmental impact and lowers fuel consumption, aligning your operations with modern sustainability standards for cleaner resource recovery.
ZERO CHEMICAL USE
Say Goodbye to Harmful Chemicals
Eliminate harmful chemicals and the need for pollutants entirely with Petram’s HPEP technology, ensuring cleaner and safer resource recovery that meets today’s environmental standards.
Surface Applications
CONSTRUCTION | DEMOLITION | EXCAVATION
Petram's precision rock-breaking is ideal for urban and large-scale projects.
Industries including: Construction, Infrastructure, Utilities, and Excavation are seeing increased safety, enhanced performance and efficiency with minimal environmental impact.
· UP TO 20X YIELD INCREASE
· 60% COST REDUCTION
· UNPARALLELED SAFETY
1% NOISE
Whisper-Quiet Operation
Our HPEP system operates with whisper-quiet efficiency, ideal for urban environments where silent, precise work is essential.
1% DUST
Virtually Dust-Free
Experience rock-breaking with minimal dust and without hazardous flying debris, significantly reducing the need for dust control and supporting health and safety compliance.
1% VIBRATION
Minimal Vibration
High-precision, non-disruptive pulses enable safer, faster operations without impacting surrounding areas or structures.
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