Videos & Podcasts
At ShearFRAC®, we’re committed to sharing knowledge and advancing industry understanding of cutting-edge fracturing techniques. Our videos and podcasts offer insider access to the latest developments in unconventional reservoir management and hydraulic fracturing optimization. Through case studies, technical discussions, and expert interviews, we provide valuable insights into how we’re challenging old paradigms and driving innovation. Whether you’re an industry veteran or newcomer, our content aims to inform, inspire, and spark new ideas for enhancing long-term production in unconventional plays.
Videos
Precursory Detection of Casing Deformation and Induced Seismicity in Unconventional Reservoirs, via Real-Time Surface Pressure Data Analytics.
The study outlines a novel method for detecting precursory signals of casing deformation and induced seismic events in unconventional reservoirs through real-time surface pressure data analysis. The predictive model has shown effectiveness in forecasting seismic events and casing issues, providing a critical window for operational adjustments.
Date: January 31, 2025
Seizing the Moment: How Real-Time Fracture Measurements Drive Game-Changing Performance
Exploring how both surface pressure measurements can provide a valuable understanding of stage level fracturing characteristics, while real-time measurements provide an avenue for accelerated decision-making, resulting in a number of key benefits.
Date: Nov 13, 2024
Teaching an Old Dogma New Tricks: Revising Fracture Geometry in Unconventionals
Exploring how laboratory experiments challenge traditional fracturing models, revealing the importance of bedding plane parting in layered rocks and its impact on field implementation for improved production in unconventional plays.
Date: May 28, 2024
World Oil Webcast: Optimizing Fracture Operations
A collaborative approach combining real-time measurements, proactive planning, and data-driven decision-making to improve hydraulic fracturing efficiency, minimize fracture-driven interactions, and optimize unconventional well performance..
Date: Jan 24, 2024
Restricting Adverse Fracture-Driven Interactions Through Completion Optimization: Delaware Basin
A case study demonstrating how combining proactive planning using near-wellbore rock properties and reactive real-time fracture guidance can mitigate fracture-driven interactions, optimize completions, and improve production in parent-child well scenarios.
Date: Jul 12, 2023
FDI’s and How We Can Help You Avoid Them
ShearFRAC® introduces Fracture-Driven Interaction (FDI) tool within FracBRAIN®, which visualizes well interactions during active fracturing stages. The tool provides real-time recommendations to prevent or mitigate FDIs, optimizing fracture creation and well performance through precise control of injection rates and proppant application.
Date: Dec 7, 2022
Podcasts
Podcast name: Ending Insanity in Oil and Gas – Andrew McMurray
Podcast Date: March 26, 2025
Back with Geoff Cann after 1 1/2 years Andrew and Geoff discuss optimizing oil and gas production through digital technologies, focusing on efficiency and real-time pressure diagnostics.
Podcast name: Oil and Gas Industry Leaders – Andrew McMurray
Podcast Date: March 5, 2025
In this episode, sponsored by Fifth Ring, Paige sits with Andrew McMurray, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ShearFRAC, to discuss his journey in the Oil and Gas Industry and experiences in leadership.
Podcast name: Great Northern Discussions Podcast: Why is Fracking Controversial With Andrew McMurray
Podcast Date: February 24, 2025
In an informative and entertaining podcast, Andrew McMurray of ShearFRAC® covers it all, with a basic introduction to the Oil & Gas industry, to what is fracking. They cover ShearFRAC’s latest technological offering Richter PredictorTM and why it is important. “Overall you will find this extremely informative”, Kevin Tucker
Podcast name: Andrew McMurray on Improving Fracing Success Using Digital
Podcast Date: Jun 28, 2023
Andrew McMurray discusses how ShearFRAC® uses digital technologies to optimize hydraulic fracturing, improving efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing well production through real-time fracture analysis and data-driven decision-making.
Podcast name: PetroPapers Podcast: Unique Fall Off Signatures for Fracture Characterization With Andrew McMurray
Podcast Date: Oct 16, 2021
Andrew McMurray of ShearFRAC® discusses SPE paper 200887, which explores using post-stage fall-off data to characterize hydraulic fractures. The technique analyzes pressure transient signatures to determine stimulated rock volume, cluster efficiency, and flow regimes, providing real-time insights to optimize fracturing operations and improve well productivity.