ProFrac and Seismos Deploy Closed-Loop Fracturing at Commercial Scale

The companies successfully completed a fully closed-loop fracturing program in the Eagle Ford & Austin Chalk basins.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:30pm

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ProFrac Holding Corp. and Seismos, Inc. announced the successful completion of their fully closed-loop fracturing program, demonstrating the first real-time, intra-stage optimization utilizing in-well subsurface measurements and immediate surface actuation. The program took place in the Eagle Ford & Austin Chalk basins with a 4-well pad configuration, completing 183 stages from February 13 to March 4, 2026.

Why it matters

This closed-loop fracturing approach focuses directly on the targeted asset, the treatment well, by tracking subsurface performance through direct in-well measurements while pumping, detecting deviations algorithmically, executing corrective action instantly, and validating the response within the same stage. Industry research shows this can increase productivity by up to 20% compared to traditional fracturing methods.

The details

Unlike systems that rely on offset well measurements to infer treatment well performance, the ProFrac-Seismos closed-loop system activates when intra-stage performance deviations are detected against defined envelopes and triggers. When criteria are met, the Seismos proprietary measurement system (SAFA™) and completion logic prescribe corrective interventions, and ProFrac's surface automation system (ProPilot®) executes coordinated adjustments during the active stage. This resulted in an additional 7% improvement in mid-stage perforation efficiency and 7.5% improvement in end-of-stage perforation efficiency for stages with intra-stage interventions.

  • From February 13 to March 4, 2026, 183 stages were completed utilizing the ProFrac-Seismos closed-loop fracturing technology.

The players

ProFrac Holding Corp.

A technology-focused, vertically integrated and innovation-driven energy services holding company providing hydraulic fracturing, proppant production, related completion services and complementary products and services to leading upstream oil and natural gas companies.

Seismos, Inc.

A company that delivers actionable data intelligence across the energy infrastructure, enabling greater situational awareness, confident decision-making, and superior performance. Seismos pioneered real-time frac optimization in 2018.

Matt Wilks

Executive Chairman of ProFrac Holding Corp.

Panos Adamopoulos

Founder and CEO of Seismos.

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What they’re saying

“Closed-loop fracturing begins with accurate, real-time subsurface measurements, but its full value is realized when that intelligence drives coordinated surface execution. Through ProPilot® surface automation and selective chemistry integration, we are enabling true intra-stage adjustments at scale and advancing the industry's first fully integrated closed-loop fracturing architecture.”

— Matt Wilks, Executive Chairman of ProFrac Holding Corp.

“We are no longer just measuring the well; we are controlling the frac outcome. Seismos, with its proprietary measurements and completion logic systems, is the core intelligence layer that makes Closed-Loop Fracturing possible. By standardizing on Uniformity Index (UI) as the primary control metric, we ensure consistent, precise execution across all crews and basins, aligning real-time work with measurable production drivers.”

— Panos Adamopoulos, Founder and CEO of Seismos

The takeaway

This closed-loop fracturing technology represents a significant advancement in the oil and gas industry, enabling real-time optimization and control of the fracturing process to maximize productivity and efficiency. The ability to directly measure and adjust downhole performance in real-time, rather than relying on indirect inferences, is a game-changer that can unlock substantial value for operators.