A client faced a high-stakes contractual dispute in hydraulic fracturing services involving disorganized data from years of field operations. The challenge included scattered records (handwritten logs, spreadsheets, multiple databases), inconsistent documentation, complex variable pricing structures, and tight court deadlines.
Approach:
IPT Well Solutions conducted comprehensive data recovery and digitization using OCR and custom algorithms.
Built a unified data warehouse with standardized naming conventions and service codes.
Applied machine learning, NLP, and advanced analytics to clean and reconcile data.
Developed a pricing engine to correctly apply contract terms.
Used forensic reconstruction to validate service timelines and disputed charges.
Produced forensic-quality reports and dashboards for legal defensibility.
Results:
Revealed that the actual amount owed was much higher than initially disputed.
Identified legitimate services that had been underbilled or missed entirely.
Provided comprehensive documentation, enabling both parties to reach a private, multi-million-dollar settlement within weeks, avoiding costly litigation.
Delivered a cost-effective resolution with clear financial benefits for the client.
