Our solutions
Simulation solutions to maximize return on investment
Turnkey fracture design and reservoir simulation solutions
Close collaboration
We work closely with clients to align on priorities and support business objectives. We've refined the process over dozens of projects across North and South America.
Understand the why
We don’t just hand you a solution. We help you understand the approach, think critically about simulation inputs, and explain what is happening in the reservoir and why.
Build your capabilities
We strive to transfer our knowledge so you can apply it to future well designs and projects.
Our hydraulic fracturing and reservoir simulation solutions apply to a broad range of applications
Mitigate parent-child problems
Reduce production loss when drilling infill wells.
Enhanced oil recovery in shale
Increase recovery factor by 2-3x.
Well spacing optimization
Optimize the distance between wells to maximize capital efficiency.
Landing depth optimization
Maximize reservoir contact and optimize well spacing in 3D.
Fracturing design optimization
Customize frac design to your formation and economic drivers.
Geothermal systems
Simulate hydraulic stimulation and long-term circulation in a single integrated model.
The process
Following the right modeling workflow is critical for a successful project. Every ResFrac project includes a series of ‘checkpoint’ meetings at key junctures to keep stakeholders aligned and ensure strong engineering design principles.
Model construction and setup
Ingest data, set up an initial model, and present back to confirm everything has been communicated successfully.
Model calibration
Determine ‘key observations’ to be matched from field data. Plan the calibration process in advance. Then, vary parameters to achieve a match.
Design optimization
Align on the design variables to optimize. Perform a quantitative optimization for NPV, investment efficiency, or any other objective.
Design field implementation
Establish baseline performance expectations. Establish performance metrics, and try to minimize uncontrolled variables.
Field implementation
Evaluate results
Compare actual production with predicted. What are the ‘key observations’ from the field data? How do they align with expectation? If there is variance, what are potential causes? Are there additional design changes to consider next?
Recent content from the ResFrac blog
Introducing StageOpt – State-of-the-Art Calculations for Optimizing Perforation Design
ResFrac Corporation is built around the ResFracPro simulator, which is the only commercial simulator that fully integrates genuine hydraulic fracture modeling and reservoir simulation. Now, we are broadening to build a complementary suite of apps – which we are called ‘ResApps.’
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.
