About us
ResFrac is used by 35+ leading E&P companies
Built on science-based decision-making
Operators are engaged in a process of continuous improvement – with a relentless focus on maximizing free cash flow. We apply cutting-edge technology and a rigorous workflow to accelerate the improvement cycle.
A highly regarded colleague once said: “We reserve the right to get smarter.” Our commitment is to embody this spirit to the best of our ability – whether that means continually evolving our software and implementing the latest findings from academia and literature, or approaching a collaboration with scientific curiosity and excitement.
Recent projects such as HFTS1, HFTS2, the ConocoPhillips core-through in the Eagle Ford, and MSEEL have transformed the industry’s understanding of shale fracturing, challenging conventional wisdom and unlocking new opportunities. Downhole data collection has never been better. Fiber in injection and offset wells, downhole imaging, sealed pressure monitoring, pressure observation wells, among many others, are giving us an unprecedented look at subsurface processes in shale. By working with a diversity of companies across all major shale plays, we’ve built a broad perspective and understand the commonalities and differences. This deep understanding – rooted in the groundbreaking work happening in the industry – enables subsurface engineering to be performed more accurately and drive more value than ever before.
Collaboration
We are fortunate to work with some of the most outstanding people in our industry, and with some of the most innovative companies. We work together to advance the science, while keeping the focus on solving practical problems that impact the bottom line.
Continuous improvement
Everyone at ResFrac brings a growth mindset to their work, helping operators and the broader community solve problems and improve operational efficiencies. We apply that growth mindset to ourselves, our company, our clients, and the profession as a whole.
Making a tangible impact
We believe in the dignity of an honest, hard day’s work. Every day, we strive to make a positive impact on our little corner of the world.
ResFrac is used by 35+ leading E&P companies
Operators of all sizes across the globe choose ResFrac for modeling. We are being used in every major shale play across North and South America.
ResFrac by the numbers
since launching in 2018
50+
clients
40+
technical papers
1.5M+
hours of simulation usage per year
Meet the ResFrac team

Mark McClure
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Charles A. Kang
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer

Garrett Fowler
Chief Operating Officer

Somasekhar Reddy
Chief Information Officer

Egor Dontsov
Chief Scientist

Dave Ratcliff
Director of User Success

Rohan Irvin
Senior Reservoir and Completions Engineer

Sama Morsy
Senior Reservoir and Completions Engineer

Janz Rondon
Senior Reservoir and Completions Engineer

Chris Ponners
Senior Reservoir and Completions Engineer

Ankush Singh
Senior Reservoir and Completions Engineer

Jaime Orozco
Senior Software Engineer

Chris Hewson
Senior Simulation Engineer

Robert Roth
Senior Software Engineer

Tristen Lawrence
Administrative and Marketing Coordinator

Joe Frantz
Senior Executive Advisor

Mark Zoback
Senior Executive Advisor

Our strategic partner
ResFrac is backed by the Altira Group. With more than 20 years of experience in supporting entrepreneurs, Altira provides venture capital funding for next generation technology companies that meet the complex challenges of today’s oil and gas industry.
Recent content from the ResFrac blog

Recent Recorded Talks on EGS and DFIT
Below are links to watch two recently recorded talks. The first was a presentation with ThinkGeoEnergy discussing the impressive results from Fervo Energy’s recent Project Red pilot. The second was a presentation with whitson summarizing the URTeC-2019-123 compliance method procedure for interpreting DFITs. If you are interested in either topic, please check them out!

Practical guidelines for DFIT interpretation using the ‘compliance method’ procedure from URTeC-2019-123
This blog post provides practical tips for interpreting Diagnostic Fracture Injection Tests (DFITs) using the ‘compliance method’ procedure initially developed by McClure et al. (2016) and refined in the paper URTeC-2019-123, which summarized results from a joint industry study performed with a consortium of operators. The results from McClure et al. (2016) demonstrated that common practices for stress estimation often underestimate the true magnitude of the minimum principal stress, a finding that has been subsequently been confirmed by direct in-situ measurements and laboratory experiments, as well as in the field measurements reviewed by McClure et al. (2016).

Thermoelastic fracturing and buoyancy-driven convection – Surprising sources of longevity for EGS circulation
To maximize value from an EGS system, we need to optimize flow rate, well spacing, and well configuration. These engineering decisions will make the difference between a money loser and a cash cow. I’ve recently run ResFrac simulations of long-term EGS circulation and observed some surprising and intriguing results.