How do you transform electric frac from a bold idea into one of the largest pressure pumping platforms in the U.S.?

Live from the Daniel Energy Partners Thrive Energy Conference, host Josh Lowry sits down with Steven Anderson, President & CEO of Evolution Well Services, to discuss the company’s next chapter.

From its founding in Canada in 2011 to becoming the fifth-largest pressure pumper in the U.S., Evolution has reengineered hypermobile power, cutting 35 MW mobilization timelines from weeks to hours while scaling toward 1.6 million hydraulic horsepower.

They also explore electrification, AI-driven automation, market skepticism, and why culture remains Evolution’s ultimate competitive advantage.

00:00 Podcast Intro Live Event

00:52 Thrive Conference Growth

01:37 Steven Anderson Background

03:13 Evolution Electric Frac Origins

04:53 Hypermobility Breakthrough

08:01 Skepticism And Partnerships

10:38 Industry Shift And Adoption

12:26 Digital Automation Advantage

14:36 Going Public And Scaling

16:15 Partnerships That Expand

16:52 AI Teaser Next

17:13 AI and Automation Platform

19:29 New Tech and Power Expansion

21:32 Solutions Business Mindset

23:10 PRISM Culture and Empowerment

24:46 Future of Electrification

25:55 International Growth Timing

28:25 People First Culture Advantage

31:34 Advice and Closing Thanks