Coterra Energy and Halliburton launch first fully automated hydraulic fracturing program

Halliburton Energy Services and Coterra Energy Inc. have introduced autonomous hydraulic fracturing technology in North America with the Octiv® Auto Frac service, part of the ZEUS platform. This innovation enables fully automated stage delivery with the push of a button, making Coterra the first operator to automate and control the design and execution of hydraulic fracturing completely.

The Octiv Auto Frac service enhances Halliburton's Zeus intelligent fracturing platform by integrating electric pumping units and the Sensori™ fracture monitoring service. Previously, fracture decisions were made manually during pumping. Now, Coterra can configure the Octiv Auto Frac service to meet their design specifications and automate the entire fracturing process.

Both Halliburton and Coterra emphasize the value of automation for achieving consistent and controlled fracture execution. During its initial deployment, the service improved stage efficiency by 17%. Following these results, Coterra expanded the use of Octiv Auto Frac to all remaining completion programs managed by Halliburton in the Permian Basin.

“Octiv Auto Frac is a game-changer in completion performance,” said Shawn Stasiuk, Halliburton’s vice president of Production Enhancement. “The service ensures automation delivers consistent fracture execution at every stage, while providing customers with the control they need to optimize their assets. It is the first system to fully deliver on this promise.”

Coterra’s adoption of the Octiv Auto Frac service reflects its commitment to operational excellence through advanced technology.

“We remain dedicated to maximizing efficiency and exploring innovative ways to improve operations,” said Tom Jorden, CEO of Coterra. “Intelligent automation for hydraulic fracturing allows us to execute stages consistently, giving us greater autonomy and control over the completion process.”

The Octiv Auto Frac service represents a significant leap in fracturing capabilities. Integrated with the ZEUS platform, it offers operators a powerful solution to improve consistency, boost efficiency, and enhance asset value.