Q&A With a Legend of Hydraulic Fracturing: Bob Barree Opens Up on His Journey

The newest recipient of the title SPE Legend of Hydraulic Fracturing talks about his career, the evolution of fracture stimulation, the development of increasingly useful simulators, and the future of the oil and gas industry. The honor was given at the 2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition.

April 1, 2026

Journal of Petroleum Technology

Robert Barree, president of Barree and Associates, received the SPE Legend of Hydraulic Fracturing award from SPE President Jennifer Miskimins at the 2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition. Source: SPE. — Robert Barree, president of Barree and Associates, received the SPE Legend of Hydraulic Fracturing award from SPE President Jennifer Miskimins at the 2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition.

Robert Barree is the president of Barree and Associates. He’s also a legend. Barree is the primary author of the GOHFER 3D hydraulic fracture simulator, as well as more than 70 technical papers. GOHFER, or the Grid Oriented Hydraulic Fracture Extension Replicator, is now licensed by Halliburton.

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