GOHFER v9.5

GOHFER is a multi-disciplinary, integrated geomechanical fracture simulator that incorporates all the tools necessary for conventional and unconventional well completion design, analysis and optimization.  GOHFER, which stands for Grid Oriented Hydraulic Fracture Extension Replicator, is a planar 3-D geometry fracture simulator with a fully coupled fluid/solid transport simulator.  GOHFER has been continually developed and refined by Dr. Robert D. Barree & Barree & Associates LLC for almost 40 years.

GOHFER is separated into 5 modules that may be purchased or leased independently which allows you to customize your GOHFER package to your needs.  Select a module below to learn more. 

Fracture Modeling 

Incorporating all the tools necessary for conventional and unconventional well completion design, analysis and optimization.

GOHFER 3D is leading the industry into the future with the most current research and technology while challenging outdated philosophies and paradigms giving you more confidence and predictability in your completion strategy. GOHFER’s formulation has been used extensively and successfully in all regions globally in all types of reservoirs and does not require a special module for individual environments.  GOHFER’s timely technical support and comprehensive software documentation is unparalleled in the industry.   

• GOHFER 3D can handle multiple wells, including vertical and horizontal in the same model

• Multi-layer completions, zipper fracs and offset depletion effects

• Full 3D geo-mechanical earth model input or optional input of 2D surface map with digital reference well log data

• Variable inter/intra-stage fracture stress shadow interference between each fracture and stage on each well

• Wellbore breakdown gradient and angle & breakdown pressure and orientation calculations

• Geosteering of laterals and engineered completions

• Models both the longitudinal and transverse fracture components

• Pressure diagnostic analysis, production forecasting and rate transient analysis

Multidisciplinary, 3D fracture simulator and completion optimization tool

Fracture modeling value-delivery requires the right people and the right tools. Halliburton engineers have supported hydraulic fracturing since its inception. As a company we have more fracture data and results than any company in the world. However, that data is only valuable if it can be put to use. This requires the right tools. GOHFER software is the premier hydraulic fracture software package on the market and is the right tool to drive value to the end users.