What is a frac job?
What is the Frac Job Count (FJC)?
The Frac Job Count (FJC) measures the number of hydraulic fracturing jobs completed over a given period across the United States. It is an important subset of completed wells — i.e. completions.
Produced by Primary Vision, the Frac Job Count provides a detailed view of completion activity by tracking how many individual frac jobs are performed, rather than just the number of active crews.
What does the Frac Job Count measure?
- Total number of completed frac jobs
- Activity levels across basins
- Changes in completion intensity over time
- Breakdown by operator, pumper, and location
- It captures the volume of work being completed, offering a deeper layer of insight beyond crew counts.
Why does the Frac Job Count matter?
The Frac Job Count is used by:
- Operators optimizing completion schedules
- Oilfield service companies tracking demand
- Investors analyzing supply trends
- Market analysts forecasting production
It helps quantify how quickly wells are being completed and brought into production.
How often is the Frac Job Count updated?
Primary Vision updates the Frac Job Count weekly, providing timely insight into U.S. completion trends.
Frac Job Count vs. Frac Spread Count
While both measure completion activity, they capture different dimensions:
- Frac Job Count = number of completion jobs performedFrac Spread Count = number of active frac crews
Together, they provide a complete picture of frac activity and efficiency.
Where is the Frac Job Count used?
The Frac Job Count is analyzed across major U.S. shale regions, including:
- AnadarkoAppalachianArdmoreArkomaCherokeeDenverFort WorthGreen RiverPermianPowder RiverSan JoaquinSan JuanTX-LA-MS SALTUinta-PiceanceWestern GulfWilliston
- OtherAll Updated Weekly!
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