The Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) has published its Well Stimulation Surface Operations Industry Guidelines. Developed by the EWTC Well Stimulation Committee, the guide provides operators and service providers with recommended best practices for hazard identification, risk management, and execution of surface operations during fracture stimulation.
Tim Tarpley, President of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council
The guide builds on industry expertise and real-world application, offering tools to improve safety, minimize risk, and enhance communication at the wellsite. It is designed to be a resource not only for EWTC members but also for exploration and production companies across the sector.
“Safe, efficient operations are at the heart of our industry’s license to operate,” said Ron Gusek, EWTC Vice Chair and CEO, President and Director of Liberty Energy. “This guide represents a collaborative effort across leading companies to raise the bar on safety and execution in well stimulation. We’re proud to deliver a resource that supports our teams in the field and the customers we serve.”
“The Well Stimulation Committee has worked diligently to ensure this update reflects current operational realities and provides practical tools for both new entrants and established operators,” said Steven W. Anderson, EWTC Well Stimulation Committee Chair and CEO of Evolution Well Services. “By combining technical detail with flexible frameworks, the guide can be applied in a wide variety of operational environments.”
“EWTC members represent the backbone of America’s energy workforce,” said EWTC President Tim Tarpley. “This guide is one more way our sector is leading the charge on safety and operational discipline, and we encourage operators to use it as a benchmark when working with service providers.”
The Well Stimulation Surface Operations Industry Guidelines cover critical areas, including surface hazard management, emergency shutdown procedures, communication protocols, and the execution of fracture stimulation operations. It also provides structured frameworks for assessing risk in high-pressure areas, elevated hazard zones, and concurrent operations.
The updated Surface Operations Guide is available now to EWTC members and those looking to align their operations with industry-recognized best practices.
