Coterra Energy and Halliburton Launch First Fully Automated Hydraulic Fracturing Program
Halliburton Energy Services (NYSE: HAL) and Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) have launched North America's first fully automated hydraulic fracturing technology called Octiv® Auto Frac service, part of the ZEUS platform. This groundbreaking technology enables automated stage delivery execution with a single button push.
The service enhances Halliburton's Zeus intelligent fracturing platform, incorporating electric pumping units and Sensori™ fracture monitoring service. Previously, fracture decisions required manual management during pumping. With this innovation, Coterra can now automate the entire fracture process according to their specifications.
Initial implementation resulted in a 17% increase in stage efficiency. Following these positive results, Coterra has expanded the service deployment across their remaining completion programs executed by Halliburton in the Permian Basin. The technology aims to maximize consistency and efficiency in fracturing operations while providing operators greater control over their assets.
Halliburton Energy Services (NYSE: HAL) e Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) hanno lanciato la prima tecnologia per fratturazione idraulica completamente automatizzata del Nord America, chiamata Octiv® Auto Frac service, parte della piattaforma ZEUS. Questa tecnologia all'avanguardia consente l'esecuzione automatizzata della consegna delle fasi con una semplice pressione di un pulsante.
Il servizio migliora la piattaforma intelligente di fratturazione Zeus di Halliburton, incorporando unità di pompaggio elettriche e il servizio di monitoraggio delle fratture Sensori™. In precedenza, le decisioni riguardanti le fratture richiedevano una gestione manuale durante il pompaggio. Con questa innovazione, Coterra può ora automatizzare l'intero processo di fratturazione secondo le proprie specifiche.
Il primo implemento ha portato a un aumento del 17% dell'efficienza delle fasi. Dopo questi risultati positivi, Coterra ha esteso la distribuzione del servizio ai rimanenti programmi di completamento eseguiti da Halliburton nella Basina Permiana. La tecnologia mira a massimizzare la coerenza e l'efficienza nelle operazioni di fratturazione, fornendo agli operatori un maggiore controllo sui propri beni.
Halliburton Energy Services (NYSE: HAL) y Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) han lanzado la primera tecnología de fracturación hidráulica completamente automatizada de América del Norte, llamada Octiv® Auto Frac service, parte de la plataforma ZEUS. Esta tecnología innovadora permite la ejecución de entrega de etapas automatizada con solo presionar un botón.
El servicio mejora la plataforma inteligente de fracturación Zeus de Halliburton, incorporando unidades de bombeo eléctricas y el servicio de monitoreo de fracturas Sensori™. Anteriormente, las decisiones sobre fracturas requerían gestión manual durante el bombeo. Con esta innovación, Coterra ahora puede automatizar todo el proceso de fracturación según sus especificaciones.
La implementación inicial resultó en un aumento del 17% en la eficiencia de las etapas. Tras estos resultados positivos, Coterra ha ampliado el despliegue del servicio en sus programas de finalización restantes ejecutados por Halliburton en la Cuenca Pérmica. La tecnología tiene como objetivo maximizar la consistencia y la eficiencia en las operaciones de fracturación, mientras proporciona a los operadores un mayor control sobre sus activos.
Halliburton Energy Services (NYSE: HAL)와 Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA)는 북미 최초의 완전 자동화된 유압 파쇄 기술인 Octiv® Auto Frac service를 출시했습니다. 이 기술은 ZEUS 플랫폼의 일부로, 단 하나의 버튼 클릭으로 자동 스테이지 전달 실행이 가능합니다.
이 서비스는 Halliburton의 Zeus 지능형 파쇄 플랫폼을 개선하며, 전기 펌핑 유닛과 Sensori™ 파쇄 모니터링 서비스를 통합합니다. 이전에는 파쇄 결정이 펌핑 중 수동 관리가 필요했습니다. 이번 혁신으로 Coterra는 이제 자신의 사양에 맞춰 전체 파쇄 프로세스를 자동화할 수 있습니다.
초기 구현 결과 스테이지 효율성 17% 증가를 가져왔습니다. 이러한 긍정적인 결과에 따라 Coterra는 Halliburton이 실시한 파미안 분지의 잔여 완공 프로그램에 대한 서비스 배치를 확대했습니다. 이 기술은 파쇄 작업의 일관성과 효율성을 극대화하고 운영자에게 자산에 대한 더 큰 통제력을 제공합니다.
Halliburton Energy Services (NYSE: HAL) et Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) ont lancé la première technologie de fracturation hydraulique entièrement automatisée en Amérique du Nord, appelée Octiv® Auto Frac service, faisant partie de la plateforme ZEUS. Cette technologie pionnière permet l'exécution automatisée de la livraison par étapes d'une simple pression sur un bouton.
Ce service améliore la plateforme intelligente de fracturation Zeus de Halliburton, intégrant des unités de pompage électriques et le service de surveillance de fracturation Sensori™. Auparavant, les décisions de fracturation nécessitaient une gestion manuelle pendant le pompage. Avec cette innovation, Coterra peut désormais automatiser l'ensemble du processus de fracturation selon ses spécifications.
L'implémentation initiale a entraîné une augmentation de 17% de l'efficacité des étapes. Suite à ces résultats positifs, Coterra a élargi le déploiement du service à ses programmes de complétion restants exécutés par Halliburton dans le bassin permien. La technologie vise à maximiser la cohérence et l'efficacité des opérations de fracturation tout en offrant aux opérateurs un meilleur contrôle de leurs actifs.
Halliburton Energy Services (NYSE: HAL) und Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) haben die erste vollautomatisierte hydraulische Fracturing-Technologie Nordamerikas, genannt Octiv® Auto Frac service, die Teil der ZEUS-Plattform ist, eingeführt. Diese bahnbrechende Technologie ermöglicht die automatisierte Ausführung der Etappenlieferung mit einem einzigen Tastendruck.
Der Dienst verbessert die intelligente Fracturing-Plattform Zeus von Halliburton, indem elektrische Pumpeneinheiten und den Sensori™-Frakturmoverwachungsdienst eingebaut werden. Zuvor erforderte die Entscheidung über Frakturen eine manuelle Verwaltung während des Pumpens. Mit dieser Innovation kann Coterra nun den gesamten Frakturprozess gemäß ihren Vorgaben automatisieren.
Die erste Implementierung führte zu einem 17%igen Anstieg der Etappeneffizienz. Nach diesen positiven Ergebnissen hat Coterra den Einsatz des Dienstes auf ihre verbleibenden Abschlussprogramme ausgeweitet, die von Halliburton im Permian-Becken durchgeführt werden. Die Technologie zielt darauf ab, Konsistenz und Effizienz in den Fracturing-Operationen zu maximieren und gleichzeitig den Betreibern eine größere Kontrolle über ihre Vermögenswerte zu ermöglichen.
- 17% increase in stage efficiency from initial implementation
- First-to-market automated hydraulic fracturing technology in North America
- Technology expansion across Coterra's Permian Basin operations
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The launch of Octiv Auto Frac represents a transformative advancement in hydraulic fracturing technology. The 17% increase in stage efficiency demonstrates substantial operational improvements through automation. This technology addresses a critical industry pain point by eliminating manual intervention during pumping operations, which historically introduced variability and inefficiencies.
The integration with Halliburton's Zeus platform and electric pumping units creates a comprehensive automated system that optimizes the entire fracturing process. This technological leap positions Halliburton ahead in the digital transformation of oilfield services, particularly important as the industry faces pressure to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
In simple terms: Think of this like upgrading from a manual transmission car to a sophisticated self-driving vehicle - it's not just automatic, it's intelligent and can make decisions that consistently optimize performance.
This partnership between Halliburton and Coterra marks a pivotal shift in fracturing operations. The automation of hydraulic fracturing processes addresses several critical industry challenges: workforce efficiency, operational consistency and cost optimization. The immediate adoption across Coterra's Permian Basin operations indicates strong confidence in the technology's value proposition.
The Permian Basin implementation is particularly strategic, as it's one of North America's most productive oil regions. The 17% efficiency improvement in stage execution could translate to significant cost savings and improved well economics, especially important in a competitive oil price environment.
Simply put: This is like installing a smart home system that automatically manages everything perfectly - it saves time, reduces human error and improves overall performance while cutting costs.
The Octiv Auto Frac service adds new capabilities to Halliburton's Zeus intelligent fracturing platform and its leading electric pumping units and Sensori™ fracture monitoring service. Before this service, fracture decisions were managed manually while pumping. Coterra can now configure the Octiv Auto Frac service to execute designs to their specifications and automate the entire fracture process. (Photo: Business Wire)
The Octiv Auto Frac service adds new capabilities to Halliburton's Zeus intelligent fracturing platform and its leading electric pumping units and Sensori™ fracture monitoring service. Before this service, fracture decisions were managed manually while pumping. Coterra can now configure the Octiv Auto Frac service to execute designs to their specifications and automate the entire fracture process.
Coterra and Halliburton recognize the importance of automation for consistency and control during fracture execution. The initial rollout of this service led to a
“Octiv Auto Frac changes the game of completion performance,” said Shawn Stasiuk, Halliburton’s vice president of Production Enhancement. “The service ensures that automation delivers consistent fracture execution every stage while giving our customers the control they demand over their assets. The Octiv Auto Frac service is the first system to deliver on this promise.”
Coterra’s adoption of the Octiv Auto Frac service aligns with its approach to achieve operational performance through the use of advanced technologies.
“Coterra remains focused on maximizing efficiencies and exploring new opportunities to improve our operations. The deployment of intelligent automation for hydraulic fracturing helps us execute stages consistently and provides us with more autonomy and control over the completion process,” said Tom Jorden, CEO of Coterra.
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.
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