🔌 The Digital Shift in Hydraulic Fracturing: Who’s Leading the Innovation?

Digital technologies are emerging as the next frontier in boosting efficiency and productivity for E&P operators in US Land. As above-ground and equipment-related gains begin to plateau, operators are turning to software solutions to reduce downtime, streamline workflows, and elevate overall performance in hydraulic fracturing.

According to the latest Kimberlite Digital Solutions for Hydraulic Fracturing Study, several key providers stand out:

Peloton: Recognized as the performance leader, lauded for top-tier support and responsiveness.

Corva: Delivers strong value by adapting in real time, a feature highly valued by operators, along with providing good collaboration.

Cold Bore and Pason/IWS: Facing challenges with the ability to adapt to real-time operational changes and overall responsiveness, indicating areas for potential improvement.

Well Data Labs: Trails on some performance metrics but still offers good value to operators.

With the Big Four hydraulic fracturing companies—Halliburton, Liberty, NexTier, and ProFrac—also vying for market share in the digital realm and exhibiting strengths in the areas of real-time monitoring and equipment automation, integration between third-party software suppliers, pressure pumpers, and operators will be critical. As digital adoption accelerates, the ability to deliver seamless, real-time solutions will determine who seizes the competitive edge in this evolving landscape.