Welcome to the Ryder Scott Latest News page, your destination for updates on our conferences, strategic partnerships, regulatory developments, and technical insights shaping the energy industry.
Stay informed as we share highlights from recent events, announcements, and thought leadership that reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence in oil and gas consulting. Whether you're following our annual Reserves Conference or tracking advancements in CCUS and ESG, you'll find it all here.
2025
November 11, 2025
New Space, Same Commitment – Ryder Scott Denver Relocates
Ryder Scott Company, L.P. is pleased to announce the relocation of our Denver office to a modern new space in the same neighborhood, designed to enhance collaboration and support continued growth across our Rocky Mountain and international advisory work.
📍 New Address:
555 17th Street, Suite 985
Denver, Colorado 80202
The Denver team remains dedicated to providing the same independent, technically rigorous advisory support that clients have relied on for decades.
Reach out to see how Ryder Scott can support your next reserves evaluation, audit, or advisory project.
October 21, 2025
Ryder Scott Participates in U.S.–Libya Strategic Dialogue on Oil & Gas
Ryder Scott was pleased to participate in the U.S.–Libya Strategic Dialogue on Oil & Gas, hosted by the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce in Houston. Representing our firm, Deji Adeyeye, P.E., Senior Vice President, joined government and industry leaders for an engaging discussion led by H.E. Dr. Khalifa R. Abdulsadek, Ministry of Oil & Gas (Libya).
Dr. Abdulsadek outlined his roadmap to increase Libya’s daily oil production from 1.4 million to 2.0 million barrels, using a “highway speed limit” analogy to emphasize the importance of accelerating growth while maintaining safety, sustainability, and control.
In one-on-one discussions, Dr. Abdulsadek also shared his vision to strengthen Libya’s technical expertise in unconventional resource development—an area where Ryder Scott’s global experience in reserves certification, reservoir studies, and resource management can offer valuable support.
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October 7, 2025
Ryder Scott Now a Certified Validation & Verification Body
Ryder Scott is proud to announce that we are now an approved Validation & Verification Body (VVB) for BCarbon’s methane abatement program ✅🌎
This recognition expands our third-party GHG verification services, allowing us to support project developers with trusted quantification, validation, and verification.
October 3, 2025
Ryder Scott at African Energy Week 2025
Ryder Scott Co. L.P.’s Executive Vice President, Tosin Famurewa, had the privilege of reconnecting with valued clients and friends while forging new partnerships at African Energy Week in Cape Town. The event provided a dynamic platform for discussions spanning oil, gas, critical minerals, opportunities for Africa’s indigenous energy companies, new frontier work for IOCs, collaborations with national governments, and innovative financing solutions for both conventional and clean energy projects.
The African Energy Chamber continues to drive investment and sustainable growth across Africa’s energy sector. We look forward to the event’s concluding sessions and the long-lasting impact of this year’s conversations.
September 25, 2025
21ˢᵗ Annual Reserves Conference
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Ryder Scott’s 21ˢᵗ Annual Reserves Conference!
This milestone event brought together industry professionals to share insights, discuss critical topics, and engage in meaningful conversations that made this year’s conference a true success. We are especially grateful to our speakers for sharing their expertise and to our attendees for bringing energy and engagement to every discussion.
You can revisit this year’s presentation materials by clicking the button below.
Once again, thank you for making Ryder Scott’s 21ˢᵗ Annual Reserves Conference truly memorable!
May 28, 2025
Insights from Cartagena — CCUS LATAM 2025
Ryder Scott proudly participated in the CCUS LATAM 2025 Conference in Cartagena, Colombia, contributing expert insights on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in Latin America.
Conference Highlights:
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Marylena Garcia, P.E., Managing Senior Vice President & Head of Sustainability, chaired the session on Infrastructure and Well Design and joined a panel on regional CCUS implementation.
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Alessandra Simone, Ph.D., Senior Petroleum Engineer, presented “A Review of CO₂ MMV Programs” and led a luncheon on CCUS commercialization strategies and investment opportunities.
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Marylena Garcia, P.E., Managing Senior Vice President and Head of Sustainability, and Allan Chen, Ph.D., P.E., Senior CCS Technology Advisor, delivered a joint presentation on global CO₂ storage resource assessment and site screening.
Thank you to AAPG Latin America & the Caribbean for hosting this impactful event. Ryder Scott remains committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions through leadership in carbon management.
May 24, 2025
Ryder Scott Sponsors 2025 SPE PetroBowl in Rio
Ryder Scott proudly participated as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2025 SPE Regional PetroBowl Competition, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as part of the SPE Latin America and the Caribbean Student Symposium on May 24–25, 2025. This annual event brings together the brightest student teams from across the region for a fast-paced competition that tests technical knowledge, teamwork, and leadership in petroleum engineering.
Representing Ryder Scott, Deji A., P.E., Senior Vice President and Group Coordinator, attended the event, supporting the next generation of energy professionals and engaging with students and industry leaders throughout the weekend. From spirited matchups to insightful discussions on innovation and collaboration, the symposium offered a meaningful platform for knowledge sharing and connection.
Congratulations to the winning team from UFRJ – Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro on their outstanding achievement!
May 6, 2025
Ryder Scott at 2025 SPE Economics Symposium
Ryder Scott was honored to serve as an Associate Sponsor of the 2025 SPE Petroleum Economics Symposium, held in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The event brought together global energy leaders, technical experts, and emerging professionals for high-level discussions on the future of energy economics and the evolving global landscape.
Ryder Scott’s presence was felt across multiple sessions. Herman Acuna, President of Ryder Scott, joined a key executive panel on Reserves Estimation in a Dynamic Economic Environment, sharing expert insight on best practices and the PRMS framework. He also took part in a one-on-one “Insights” session hosted by the SPE-KSA Young Professional Committee, where he reflected on his career and offered guidance to the next generation of energy professionals.
Marylena Garcia, P.E., represented Ryder Scott in Technical Session 3, presenting Fossil Fuel to Bluesky Economics—an exploration of the economics behind CCS, Blue Ammonia, and Blue Hydrogen and their role in supporting a sustainable energy transition.
The symposium underscored Ryder Scott’s continued commitment to technical excellence, industry leadership, and collaborative innovation within the global energy community.
March 3, 2025
Ryder Scott CCUS Conference Highlights
Our experts took the stage at this year’s CCUS conference, sharing insights on cutting-edge carbon capture and storage solutions.
- Marylena Garcia, P.E., Robert Decesari, Ph.D., and Allan Chen, Ph.D., P.E., SPEC explored "Class II Wells for CO2 Sequestration: Commercializing Carbon Storage with CO2 EOR and AGI – A New Business Opportunity."
- Alessandra Simone, Ph.D., shared "Underground Injection Operational Envelope Determination - Calibration and Upscaling Best Practice."
- Jeremy Xia examined the "Economic Evaluation of Geomechanical-Based Long-Duration Energy Storage: A Case Study in Permian Basin."
In addition to our presentations, we enjoyed meaningful conversations at our booth. Through these engagements, we connected with professionals eager to explore the future of CCUS technologies.
February 4, 2025
Strategic Alliance Announcement
We’re excited to announce that Ryder Scott Company, L.P., and Lumina Geophysical, LLC have formed a strategic alliance to deliver advanced, integrated studies and services in Mexico’s energy sector.
By combining strengths, this partnership brings together over 20 years of Ryder Scott’s technical expertise in Mexico—including reserves certification, reservoir simulation, field development, and other key studies—with Lumina’s leading-edge geophysical capabilities. These include seismic processing, 3D modeling, reservoir characterization, and proprietary quantitative interpretation technologies.
As a result, our collaboration is uniquely positioned to provide deeper insight into exploration and production across all producing basins in Mexico.
According to Guale Ramirez, CEO of Ryder Scott, “This partnership allows us to deliver deeper, more integrated solutions to our clients in Mexico’s energy sector, empowering them with the data and strategies needed to succeed. Our goal is to help operators maximize efficiency, reduce uncertainty, and make well-informed investment decisions in Mexico’s evolving energy landscape."
In addition, Carlos Moreno, President of Lumina Geophysical, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating: “Mexico holds tremendous opportunities for growth, and we’re proud to collaborate with Ryder Scott to unlock the full potential of its subsurface resources. By integrating geophysical data with advanced reservoir analysis, we will equip operators with the insights they need to enhance decision-making and optimize field performance.”
Moving forward, We’re proud to partner with Lumina Geophysical and continue supporting Mexico’s energy landscape with innovative, data-driven solutions!
2024
November 20, 2024
SPE-PRMS Guidelines Now Available in Spanish!
Exciting News for the Global Energy Community!
The Society of Petroleum Engineers International (SPE) has officially released the Spanish translation of the SPE-PRMS Application Guidelines.
Moreover, this important milestone enhances the accessibility and global adoption of the Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS) framework—especially for Spanish-speaking professionals in the oil and gas industry.
In addition, we extend our sincere thanks to the SPE Oil and Gas Reserves Committee (OGRC) for their dedication and hard work in making this translation possible.
As a result, the Spanish version of the Application Guidelines is now available on OnePetro!
Therefore, this release is a major step toward supporting a more inclusive and informed energy sector worldwide.
September 12, 2024
20ᵗʰ Annual Reserves Conference
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Ryder Scott’s 20ᵗʰ Annual Reserves Conference!
This milestone event not only marked two decades of excellence but also brought together industry professionals to discuss critical topics, including Reserves and Resources, Integrated Technical Studies, Sustainability, and Advisory Services.
We are especially grateful for the valuable insights shared, meaningful connections made, and the vibrant exchange of ideas that contributed to this year’s success. Because of your participation, the conference has been further established as a key event in the energy sector.
Looking ahead, we eagerly anticipate welcoming you to future events. Together, we will continue fostering innovation and collaboration within our industry. Once again, thank you for making this milestone conference truly memorable!
June 24, 2024
Ryder Scott Proudly Sponsors SPE PetroBowl 2024
Ryder Scott was honored to sponsor the 2024 SPE PetroBowl® Latin American and Caribbean regional competition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), this premier event brought together university teams worldwide for a rapid-fire quiz on key exploration and production (E&P) topics.
Furthermore, the PetroBowl showcased exceptional student talent, with Ryder Scott’s sponsorship ensuring smooth event logistics. Senior Vice President Deji Adeyeye served as a judge and was impressed by the students' passion and expertise. Reflecting on the event, Deji emphasized the value of preparation in achieving success.
In addition, the competition provided valuable networking opportunities, connecting Ryder Scott with students, professors, and industry professionals, thereby deepening insights into regional challenges. Special congratulations go to Rishano Hapdoel, MVP from Anton De Kom University of Suriname, for an outstanding performance.
Looking ahead, Ryder Scott remains committed to advancing petroleum engineering education and supporting future SPE PetroBowl events. Through this commitment, we continue investing in the next generation of industry leaders.
March 11, 2024
SEC Announces Adoption of Rules
On March 6, 2024, the SEC officially announced the adoption of new rules designed to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures for investors. As a result, Ryder Scott is excited to discuss these important requirements and present our tailored solutions at the upcoming Breaking the Barrier conference.
- For more information, click here for the full SEC announcement: https://tinylink.onl/FWRy
- Additionally, here is the final rule document: https://tinylink.onl/w90c
- Finally, you can access a useful fact sheet here: https://tinylink.onl/Deid
May 4, 2024
New Executive Committee Announced
Ryder Scott Company, L.P., a leading independent global oil and gas consulting firm, is excited to announce two key leadership promotions effective April 1, 2023. Firstly, Guadalupe (Guale) Ramirez has been promoted to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Guale has been with Ryder Scott since 1981 and brings over 47 years of industry experience. His career began as a petroleum engineer, and over the years, he has played a significant role in evaluating major oil and gas basins worldwide, greatly contributing to the firm’s international expansion.
Meanwhile, Herman Acuña has been promoted to President. Herman joined Ryder Scott in 1997 and possesses over 35 years of experience. He has been instrumental in leading management consulting services and overseeing the Sustainable Energy Division.
Furthermore, Ryder Scott expresses gratitude to Dean Rietz for his dedicated service as Chairman and CEO from 2019 to 2023. Founded in 1937, the company continues to provide expert guidance from its headquarters in Houston, with branches in Denver and Calgary.