Question 1

What is FracBRAIN® and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

FracBRAIN® uses surface pressure data to support real-time stage-level diagnostics and decision workflows.

Question 2

What results can I expect?

Accepted Answer

Results vary by basin and workflow. Examples include: Montney — $125k lower completion cost per well, +18% production uplift; Delaware — $1.5M cost savings across 19 wells; Eagle Ford gas — +63% stages placed and +25% production uplift.

Question 3

What additional inputs are required?

Accepted Answer

No additional inputs are required. ShearFRAC operates on surface pressure data that is already being captured during completions. If additional datasets such as geomechanical models, rate data, or wellbore surveys are available, they can be incorporated to enhance the analysis and fit your workflow.

Question 4

What support do you provide during operations?

Accepted Answer

Support options are tailored to each deployment. ShearFRAC collaborates with your team to align workflows, data requirements, and operational decisioning.

Question 5

Can you analyze our previously fractured wells?

Accepted Answer

Historical data can be reviewed to inform future completion decisions when data quality and coverage support analysis.

Question 6

What is Richter Predictor?

Accepted Answer

Richter Predictor uses surface pressure analytics to detect precursors to induced seismicity and casing deformation during completions. It identifies stick-slip fault precursors and provides real-time risk level assessment and mitigation protocol guidance. Validated across Montney, Permian, and other basins.

Question 7

What is ResBRAIN®?

Accepted Answer

ResBRAIN® automates post-frac pressure decay (PFPD) analysis to deliver stage-level reservoir characterization without manual interpretation. It calculates fracture half-length, fluid efficiency, effective ISIP, and productivity indicators per stage, providing immediate results following stimulation.

Question 8

What is the FDI Playbook?

Accepted Answer

The FDI Playbook is ShearFRAC's real-time fracture-driven interaction (FDI) manager. It detects early interactions between wells during stimulation and delivers structured mitigation workflows with configurable, pad-specific playbooks. It includes offset well monitoring, decision support for field crews, and post-job FDI analysis and databasing.

Question 9

What is the Frac Playbook?

Accepted Answer

The Frac Playbook uses stage-level performance signals to guide real-time completion schedule adjustments and spend optimization. It helps operators prioritize investment on higher-performing stages, reduce spend on underperformers, and apply standardized decision rules that reduce operational variability across crews.

Question 10

Which basins does ShearFRAC operate in?

Accepted Answer

ShearFRAC has deployed across multiple North American basins, including the Montney, Duvernay, Eagle Ford, Delaware Basin, Midland Basin, Haynesville, and Permian. Results documented in these basins include production uplifts ranging from 17% to 25% and significant cost savings per well.

Question 11

What is a fracture-driven interaction (FDI)?

Accepted Answer

A fracture-driven interaction (FDI) occurs when hydraulic fractures from an active well communicate with an adjacent offset well during stimulation, potentially causing damage, production loss, or safety risks. ShearFRAC detects FDIs in real-time using surface pressure data and provides guided mitigation workflows to help operators respond before damage escalates.

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