There’s no shortage of lists to summarize the past year but here at Darcy, we have a unique data set driven by how over 10,000 energy professional interacted with cutting edge vendors on the Darcy Connect platform.
Our data highlights which innovators gained the most attention through storefront views, clicks, follows, meetings scheduled, and direct operator engagement. Combined with analysis from our Research Team on technology maturity and market traction, we’ve selected the Top 10 Innovators of 2025 across our coverage channels.
In this article, you will find the Innovators that made it on the list in the category of Completions and Workovers.
Each innovator name links to their Darcy Storefront, where users can explore products, case studies, and request meetings directly through the "take action" tab on their page. Over the coming weeks, Darcy will publish similar Top 10 lists across other research channels
The Top 10 Darcy Innovators of 2025 in Completions & Workovers
Proppant Transport
- Sun Specialty Products - Long before petcoke-based proppants were grabbing headlines, SUN Specialty Products was demonstrating how near-neutrally buoyant proppants can improve fracture conductivity and enhance proppant placement throughout the fracture network
- Superior Energy Services - Introducing a new fly ash based microproppant to the market in late 2025, Superior Energy's EcoReach is introducing a novel specialty proppant at a fraction of the cost of other commercial offerings
Extended Reach Laterals
- Deep Well Services - Deep Well's patented Hydraulic Completion Units (HCUs) offer a new approach to reliably complete long-lateral and multi-well programs while improving safety, efficiency and real-time operational control through integrated data analytics
- VerTechs Group - VerTechs unique frac plug design is one capable of overcoming challenging downhole restrictions, including collapsed casing sections where conventional plugs fail
Automation
- ProFrac - Partnering with diagnostic firm Seismos, ProFrac is moving the needle on frac fleet automation by testing a system that actively responds to changing subsurface data to optimize the fracturing program.
- Arkestro - Arkestro's AI system combines market data, game theory and supplier behavior to improve the procurement process and shorten the RFP cycle
- Odin.ai - The newest AI entrant that learns from real-time stimulation data to predict screen out and other stimulation failures
Frac Chemicals
- AquaSmart - After successfully proving out their technology in the Haynesville, AquaSmart has demonstrated that their on-the-fly FR proppant coatings can provide substantial economic/operational benefits in easier plays like the Permian
Frac Sand Logistics
- San Bar Slurry Systems - Last mile logistics sans sand truck, San Bar Slurry systems have been piloting technology to delivery large quantities of frac sand via modular and easily deployed hoses and pipelines
Refracturing
- EnergyIP/SwellFrac - A pumpable solution to permanently isolate perforations, EnergyIP offers a unique solution to speed refrac operations and reduce their operational complexity
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top completions and workover innovators in 2025?
According to Darcy Partners' 2025 Completions & Workovers Innovators list, leading innovators include SUN Specialty Products, Superior Energy Services, Deep Well Services, VerTechs Group, ProFrac, Arkestro, Odin.ai, AquaSmart, San Bar Slurry Systems and EnergyIP/SwellFrac. These companies were selected based on technology innovation, market traction, operator engagement and activity across the Darcy Connect platform.
What technologies are transforming completions operations today?
Several technologies are reshaping completions and workover operations, including advanced proppants, frac automation, AI-driven stimulation optimization, extended reach completion systems, innovative frac chemical delivery methods and next-generation refracturing solutions. These technologies help operators improve efficiency, reduce operational risk and maximize well performance.
How is artificial intelligence being used in completions operations?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being applied to optimize completions workflows, improve procurement decisions and predict operational issues before they occur. Companies such as Arkestro and Odin.ai are using AI to analyze large datasets, support decision-making and identify opportunities to improve stimulation performance while reducing operational inefficiencies.
Why is automation becoming more important in hydraulic fracturing?
Automation enables operators to respond more quickly to changing well conditions, improve execution consistency and reduce manual intervention. Companies such as ProFrac are advancing frac fleet automation by integrating real-time operational and subsurface data into fracturing workflows, helping improve performance and operational efficiency.
How does Darcy Partners identify top innovators in completions and workovers?
Darcy Partners combines engagement data from more than 10,000 energy professionals on the Darcy Connect platform with independent research on technology maturity and market traction. Selection factors include storefront activity, operator engagement, meetings requested, commercial adoption and the potential impact of the technology on completions and workover operations.
