Craig Cipolla currently supports select companies deploying industry-leading technologies and brings more than four decades of global experience across hydraulic fracturing, subsurface fracture diagnostics, geomechanics, geophysics, and fractured-reservoir modeling.

Craig retired from full-time employment after a 45-year career in the energy industry, working primarily with CER Corp, UPRC, Pinnacle Technologies and Hess. Throughout his career, he has focused on the application of innovative technologies and workflows to improve well-productivity and maximize hydrocarbon recovery.

Craig is widely recognized for his contributions to hydraulic fracturing and completion optimization. He has co-authored 90+ technical papers, was an SPE Distinguished Lecturer, and received the prestigious SPE International Completion Optimization and Technology Award. He is also an SPE Distinguished Member.