Halliburton and Coterra Unveil Revolutionary Automated Fracturing Solution

Halliburton and Coterra Energy have introduced a next-gen automated fracturing solution, Octiv Auto Frac, which automates the stage delivery process with a single button press, maximizing efficiency, consistency, and control. The service is integrated into Halliburton's ZEUS platform and has been fully adopted by Coterra Energy, enabling them to automate hydraulic fracturing designs and processes, reducing human error and enhancing operational performance.

The oil and gas industry is witnessing a significant shift towards automation and digitalization, with Halliburton and Coterra Energy leading the charge. The two companies have recently introduced Octiv Auto Frac, a next-generation automated fracturing solution that is set to revolutionize the hydraulic fracturing process.

According to a press release by Halliburton [1], the Octiv Auto Frac service is fully integrated into the company's ZEUS platform and is the first of its kind to be adopted by an operator. Coterra Energy, a premier exploration and production company, is the lucky recipient of this groundbreaking technology.

With Octiv Auto Frac, the stage delivery process is automated with a single button press, maximizing efficiency, consistency, and control. The service eliminates the need for manual intervention, reducing human error and enhancing operational performance.

Before the introduction of Octiv Auto Frac, fracture decisions were managed manually while pumping. With this new technology, Coterra can now configure the service to execute designs to their specifications and automate the entire fracture process.

The initial rollout of Octiv Auto Frac led to a 17% increase in stage efficiency for Coterra. Impressed by the results, the company deployed the service to its remaining completion programs that Halliburton executes in the Permian Basin.

Shawn Stasiuk, Halliburton's vice president of Production Enhancement, expressed his excitement about the new service. "Octiv Auto Frac changes the game of completion performance," he said. "The service ensures that automation delivers consistent fracture execution every stage while giving our customers the control they demand over their assets."

Coterra's adoption of Octiv Auto Frac aligns with its approach to achieve operational performance through the use of advanced technologies. The company remains focused on maximizing efficiencies and exploring new opportunities to improve its operations.

Tom Jorden, CEO of Coterra, added, "Octiv Auto Frac provides a step change in fracturing capability. This technology integrated in the ZEUS platform gives operators a unique and powerful solution to maximize consistency and efficiency and increase their asset value."

The deployment of intelligent automation for hydraulic fracturing is a significant step forward for the oil and gas industry. With the help of innovative technologies like Octiv Auto Frac, companies can execute stages consistently and gain more autonomy and control over the completion process.

[1] https://www.halliburton.com/en/about-us/press-release/coterra-energy-halliburton-launch-first-fully-automated-hydraulic-fracturing-program