FracFocus, a renowned brand in the oil and gas industry, was established in 2011 with the aim of simplifying the search for chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations. Unlike other resources, FracFocus prioritizes clear and easily understandable information, avoiding industry jargon. Initially developed as a partnership between the Ground Water Protection Council and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, and supported by the US Department of Energy, FracFocus has grown into a comprehensive database.

Today, it receives reports from over 1,600 companies, covering more than 189,000 hydraulic fracturing operations nationwide. Due to its success, 27 states now require or allow companies to disclose chemical data through FracFocus. The platform not only facilitates transparency between operators and consumers but also continually improves user experiences.

FracFocus provides machine-readable data in SQL and CSV formats, making it convenient for researchers and users to search and analyze information. To further enhance accessibility, the brand's latest version, FracFocus 4. 0, scheduled for release in 2023, will enable reporting of water sources and quality used in hydraulic fracturing jobs.

With its commitment to transparency and public involvement, FracFocus is revolutionizing the standard for hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure. Note: The provided HTML-scraped text contains repetitive information and mentions future developments. I have summarized the relevant details while maintaining the coherence and clarity of the description