Ryder Scott has been at the forefront of unconventional resource evaluations for decades, beginning with early assessments in the Appalachian and Antrim shales and later pioneering work in the Barnett shale—one of the first plays to leverage horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing over 20 years ago. Today, our geologists and petroleum engineers apply this deep-rooted expertise to evaluate shale plays worldwide, from undrilled prospects to mature fields with high-density well spacing.

With a client base of more than 100 companies operating in shale, Ryder Scott has provided a full spectrum of services, including reserves evaluations, audits, process reviews, management advisory services, and field development strategies. Our team has prepared third-party forecasts of production and cash flow for most of the world’s major developed shale plays and has issued numerous reports on prospective and contingent resources in emerging shale basins.

Data-Driven Insights for Shale Reserves Certification

As unconventional plays continue to evolve, Ryder Scott has expanded its knowledge and methodologies to stay ahead of industry advancements. By leveraging both public and proprietary datasets, we have built one of the largest in-house shale databases in the world. These databases incorporate extensive well performance data, including completions, test results, and drilling statistics—such as true vertical depth, lateral lengths, fracture stages, and proppant volumes—allowing us to generate accurate performance analogs and type curves.

With unparalleled experience in unconventional resource assessment, Ryder Scott delivers independent, data-backed evaluations that help operators optimize production strategies, improve forecasting accuracy, and maximize the value of their shale assets.