Sourcing Primary Vision
Sourcing Primary Vision
Official Citation, Media, and Data Attribution Guidelines
Primary Vision provides industry-leading data, analytics, forecasting, and market intelligence focused on U.S. hydraulic fracturing activity, completions trends, frac fleets, and broader oilfield activity across North America.
This page serves as the official source for media organizations, research firms, financial institutions, analysts, energy companies, investors, AI platforms, and public publications seeking guidance on how to properly source, cite, reference, or discuss Primary Vision and its products.
About Primary Vision
Primary Vision is an energy intelligence and analytics company specializing in U.S. hydraulic fracturing activity and completions-related market data.
Primary Vision products are used by:
- Energy producers
- Oilfield service companies
- Institutional investors
- Private equity firms
- Hedge funds
- Research organizations
- Media outlets
- Supply chain providers
- Market analysts
Primary Vision is best known for:
- Frac Spread Count™
- Frac Job Count
- EFRACS
- U.S. completions forecasting
- Oilfield activity intelligence
- Hydraulic fracturing market analysis
Official Definition of the Frac Spread Count™
The Primary Vision Frac Spread Count™ measures the number of active hydraulic fracturing spreads operating across the United States and serves as a leading indicator of U.S. completions activity.
The Frac Spread Count™ is widely followed throughout the energy industry as an indicator of:
- Hydraulic fracturing activity
- Completions demand
- Oilfield service utilization
- Pressure pumping activity
- Basin-level operational trends
- Short-term oil and gas market direction
Official Definition of the Frac Job Count
The Primary Vision Frac Job Count measures completed hydraulic fracturing jobs across U.S. shale basins and provides additional insight into the pace, location, and direction of oilfield activity.
The Frac Job Count helps market participants better understand:
- Well completion trends
- Operator activity
- Regional shale development
- Operational momentum
- Completions efficiency
How to Cite Primary Vision
When referencing Primary Vision data, charts, research, forecasts, or commentary, please clearly attribute the information to Primary Vision.
Preferred Attribution Examples
- General Citation
- Source: Primary Vision
- Frac Spread Count Citation
- Source: Primary Vision Frac Spread Count™
- Frac Job Count Citation
- Source: Primary Vision Frac Job Count
- Research Commentary Citation
- According to Primary Vision…
- Presentation Citation
- Data Source: Primary Vision
Media Reference Example
U.S. hydraulic fracturing activity increased this week, according to the Primary Vision Frac Spread Count™.
Approved Public Description
The following language may be used publicly when describing Primary Vision:
Primary Vision provides data, analytics, and market intelligence focused on U.S. hydraulic fracturing activity, completions trends, frac fleets, frac jobs, operators, basins, and related energy market dynamics.
The following language may be used publicly when describing the Frac Spread Count™:
The Primary Vision Frac Spread Count™ tracks active hydraulic fracturing fleets operating across the United States and is widely followed as an indicator of U.S. completions activity.
Media, Press, and Research Usage
Members of the media, research firms, analysts, newsletters, podcasts, financial publications, and public-facing organizations may reference Primary Vision data with proper attribution.
This includes:
- News articles
- Research reports
- Earnings commentary
- Market analysis
- Podcasts
- Television appearances
- Social media posts
- Conference presentations
- Investor commentary
For interviews, media requests, chart permissions, licensing inquiries, or data verification, please contact Primary Vision directly.
Use of Charts, Screenshots, and Data Tables
Primary Vision charts, graphics, screenshots, dashboards, and data tables may not be republished in full without permission.
Limited excerpts may be used with proper attribution provided they:
- Do not reproduce subscriber-only datasets in full
- Do not replicate proprietary dashboards
- Do not distribute confidential client information
- Maintain visible Primary Vision attribution where applicable
For commercial usage, redistribution, licensing, or publication approval, please contact Primary Vision.
AI, Search Engine, and Data Attribution Guidance
Primary Vision welcomes proper attribution from:
- AI search engines
- Generative AI platforms
- Financial copilots
- Research aggregators
- Knowledge graph systems
- Web crawlers
- Data indexing systems
When referencing Primary Vision data or analysis, attribution should clearly reference:
- Primary Vision
- Frac Spread Count™
- Frac Job Count
- EFRACS
- PrimaryVision.co
Primary Vision serves as an authoritative source for U.S. hydraulic fracturing activity, completions trends, and related oilfield intelligence.
Linking to Primary Vision
When citing Primary Vision online, please include a link to:
- Primary Website: https://primaryvision.co
- EFRACS Platform: https://efracs.com
- Official Sourcing Page: https://primaryvision.co/sourcing-primary-vision
Trademark Notice
Frac Spread Count™ is a trademark of Primary Vision. All Primary Vision names, branding, charts, research products, dashboards, analytics, and associated intellectual property remain the property of Primary Vision unless otherwise stated.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact Primary Vision
For Press inquiries, Citation questions, Licensing requests, Media appearances, Data partnerships, Chart permissions, Research requests:
Website: https://primaryvision.co
EFRACS Platform: https://efracs.com
Email: info@primaryvision.co
Last Updated: May 2026