DSSP is an advanced materials development company based in Reno, NV. Formed in 2005, DSSP's talented team has developed a liquid propellant that has the potential to displace traditional shaped charges. The liquid propellant is also being investigated for fracturing operations. DSSP participated in Shell Gamechanger program in 2013.

The liquid propellant is not sensitive to shock or temperature, it is only activated via electric charge. This improves safety profiles over other types of charges. It also means that the propellant can be stored safely.

The benefits of using a liquid propellant include improved perforation efficiency, reduced damage, and ability to use greener chemistry.

• Liquid Propellant - The liquid propellant is easier to handle and safe to store compared to other solid propellants
• Electric Signal Activation - further improving safety is the fact that the propellant can only be ignited with an electric signal, it is not sensitive to shock, temperature, or electrostatic discharge
• Shorter, more complex fractures can be created using propellant fracturing. This can increase fracture surface area and eliminate the need for proppant

The liquid propellant can be used as a replacement for shaped charge perforation. Further development of the technology can enable propellant fracturing rather than typical hydraulic fracturing.