Houston Employees

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves Evaluations
• Trilingual – Fluent in English, Spanish and German
• International Relations
• Management Advisory

Education

BS degree, petroleum engineering, University of Tulsa, 1987
MS degree, petroleum engineering, University of Tulsa, 1989
Various Exxon-Internal and industry-sponsored seminars and short courses

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Over 30 years of diverse experience in evaluating oil and gas properties, more than 20 years with Ryder Scott. Served as group leader in Ryder Scott’s Houston Office, coordinating major international projects. Currently Executive Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors.

Management Advisor: Experienced in management planning and decision-making processes amidst a climate of competition and risk. Provided advice in the areas of economic analysis, strategic planning, negotiation strategies, contract evaluation and conflict resolution. Coordinated large high-stake projects in the Caspian and Middle East regions. This experience includes both national oil companies and private companies. Recent examples include:

• Management Advisor to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on various confidential matters of National interest..
• Management Advisor to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on various confidential matters of National interest.
• Management Advisor to the Empresa Colombiana de Petroleo (ECOPETROL) on matters related to ensuring gas supplies and monetization.
• Management Advisor to the Kashagan Consortium (Agip, ExxonMobil, TFE, Shell, BG, ConocoPhillips, Inpex) on commercialization and contractual issues.
• Management Advisor to Agip Ecuador for conflict resolution with Ministry of Energy.
• Management Advisor to Agip KCO on contractual matters related to the Kashagan discovery.

Integrated Reservoir Studies: Ten years’ experience in reservoir studies geared towards the optimization of field development through state-of-the-art integration of various earth sciences. Integrated geostatistical, geophysical, geological and engineering data into reservoir simulation models to optimize reserve recoveries, extend production plateaus and maximize field values.

Reservoir Simulation: More than ten years of reservoir simulation experience with oil and gas fields throughout the world. Simulation experience includes full-field and segment modeling of carbonate and clastic reservoirs, naturally fractured reservoirs, horizontal well simulation, heavy oil simulation, gas and water injection and others. Some of the major simulation studies include:

• Management Advisor to Agip KCO on contractual matters related to the Kashagan discovery.
• Abqaiq Arab-D full-field model study – Saudi Arabia
• Abqaiq Hanifa fractured reservoir horizontal well field development – Saudi Arabia
• South ‘Uthmaniyah, Ghawar field facility demothballing study – Saudi Arabia
• Hawiyah, Ghawar field facility demothballing study – Saudi Arabia
• Fanny field early water production study – Ecuador
• Dacion heavy oil and horizontal well development study – Venezuela
• Cañadon Alfa gas reserve simulation study – Argentina
• Reef Exploration Play simulation model – Turkmenistan
• Various gas fields in offshore waters of Trinidad and Tobago

Probabilistic Analysis: Evaluation of reserves, field performance and economics using probabilistic methods. These studies involved integration of independent geologic and engineering variable distributions to arrive at a combined probabilistic project outcome distribution. Some of these studies include:

• Probabilistic analysis of the exploratory gas potential in offshore Trinidad for the development of Trinidad & Tobago’s Gas Master Plan.
• Evaluation of the Kashagan field (Kazakhstan) reserves, production and economic outcomes utilizing probabilistic techniques.
• Probabilistic analysis of two major concessions in Turkmenistan, appraising 3P reserves as well as exploration potential.
• Probabilistic evaluation of reserves, production forecasts and economic analysis of all major reservoirs and fields in Northern Kuwait.
• Reservoir potential study of the Oued Zine, Sbaa,  Bon Haidi, Hassi Ilaton and other fields – Algeria
• Probabilistic analysis of project outcome Utalgi and North Shigaya fields – Azerbaijan
• Probabilistic analysis of project outcome Commonwealth and BMB projects – Azerbaijan
• A probabilistic approach to evaluating waterflooding performance, Diadema field – Argentina
• Probabilistic evaluation of the Cotton Valley Play, Louisiana – USA
• Hydraulic Fracture optimization statistical study, Carthage – USA
• Abnormally pressured gas drilling program evaluation, South Texas – USA

Reserves and Economic Evaluations: This experience includes conducting reserves evaluations under the strict Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidelines and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and World Petroleum Congress (WPC) definitions. Expert in the evaluation of reserves and future income under a variety of fiscal terms and model contracts such as Production Sharing Contracts and Agreements(PSC & PSA), Joint Venture Contracts and Agreements (JVC & JVA), Risk Sharing and Service Agreements. Economic evaluation experience includes:

• Detailed full-field deterministic and probabilistic economic analysis
• Economic evaluation of Production Sharing Contracts and Joint Venture Agreements

• Algeria
• Azerbaijan
• China
• Kazakhstan
• Venezuela
• Turkmenistan
• United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings
• Oil and gas asset sales, purchases and acquisitions
• Asset management and prioritization studies
• Project feasibility studies
• Single well economic analysis

Field Operations: Three years operations experience in tight and abnormally pressured gas fields in Texas, USA. Activities included 1) active drilling program, 2) gas condensate recovery studies, 3) massive hydraulic fracturing and 4) workover and plug and abandon programs.

Other Areas of Proficiency

Well Test Analysis: Conducted numerous well test analyses for oil and gas wells. Evaluations included determination of flow boundaries, dual porosity parameters and interference tests.

Artificial Lift Evaluation: Conducted several studies on gas lift optimization while obtaining Master’s degree at the University of Tulsa. Developed software for the design of artificial lift methods.

Retrograde Gas Reservoir Studies: Experienced in the evaluation of the effects of retrograde condensation on well productivity and reservoir recovery.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     1997 to Present
President
Joined Ryder Scott Company in 1997 as a reservoir engineer. Completed various reservoir and economic evaluations in Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Gulf of Mexico, Kazakhstan, Perú, Turkmenistan, Venezuela and others. Support to various financial institutions for project financing of various infrastructure projects and the sales and acquisition of oil and gas properties. Prospect venture analysis for Venezuela’s third operating agreement round. Study included simulation of horizontal well performance in heavy oil reservoirs with water coning tendencies. Reservoir simulation study of the Fanny field (Ecuador) to determine the impact of flow rates on ultimate reserve recoveries. This “quick look” simulation study integrated the latest 3-D seismic, geological and engineering interpretation of the field. Review and audit of the Cañadon Alfa Complex (Argentina) Eclipse simulation model to estimate future gas flowstream potential and reserves. Conducted technical evaluation of tenders leading to agreement between state-owned company (UAE) and private shareholders. Currently President and member of the Board of Directors.

Exxon Company, USA, Houston Production Organization     1994 to 1997
Maintained continuous drilling rig line of deep abnormally pressured gas wells in faulted Frio reservoirs. Proposed and drilled several prospects, including directional and S-turn wells to optimize pay stacking in different fault blocks. Initiated successful well workover and plug and abandon programs to increase production volumes and reduce idle wellbore count. Constructed a full field 3-D reservoir simulation model to develop reservoir depletion strategies. The model was constructed using state-of-the art geostatistical techniques, laboratory PVT data and buildup and core analysis information. This study emphasized a proactive plan for future facilities and drilling needs, conducting reservoir simulation studies to evaluate gas retrograde condensate impact on long-term well productivity and reserve potential. Conducted tight gas reservoir simulation studies to evaluate optimum development drilling spacing in Carthage field. Optimized hydraulic fracture design as a function of wellbore spacing which resulted in significant well completion cost reductions. Evaluation included simulation of horizontal versus vertical well redevelopment of the field.

Exxon Production Research, Reservoir Division – Engineering Studies     1989 to 1994
Improved reservoir simulation capabilities for dual-porosity and dual-permeability reservoirs. Designed methodology to construct transfer functions for fluid transport between rock matrix and fractures in naturally fractured reservoirs. Lead engineer in horizontal well project to improve simulation capabilities. Studies included investigation of wellbore friction pressure losses, development of pressure drawdown functions for gas and water coning and well productivity. Implemented technology to evaluate horizontal well applications in various fields around the world. Conducted 3-D reservoir simulation studies of various fields in Saudi Arabia. Developed future field development strategies to extend field production plateau, minimize secondary gas cap impact, evaluate reserve potential and optimize drilling program. Traveled extensively to the Middle East to transfer technology and project results. Conducted reservoir surveillance studies in various fields. This work included tracking gas/oil and water/oil contacts using cased hole log; buildup and drawdown pressure test analysis; water coning versus water front movement in thin oil columns; and, decline analysis.

Computer Enhanced Artificial Lift Consulting Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma     1988 to 1989

Geographical Areas of Experience

Africa and Middle East
Algeria
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
UAE

Caspian Region
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan

Europe
North Sea gas fields
Onshore Germany oil fields

South America
Argentina
Bolivia
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Venezuela

North America
Texas
Gulf of Mexico

Far East
China
Australia

Professional Associations

Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN)
Tau Beta Pi (Honorary Engineering Society)
Phi Eta Sigma (Honorary Freshman Society)

Publications

SPE Paper 78675 “Adapting Probabilistic Methods to Conform to Regulatory Guidelines,” Updated publication of SPE Paper 63202, August 2002 SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering Journal.

SPE Paper 63202 “Adapting Probabilistic Methods to Conform to Regulatory Guidelines,” this paper was prepared for presentation at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition held in Dallas, Texas, 1-4 October 2000.

SPE Paper 52961 “Quantification of Economic Damages Resulting From a Breach of Joint Venture or Joint Operating Agreement,” this paper was prepared for presentation at the 1999 SPE Hydrocarbon Economics and Evaluation Symposium held in Dallas, Texas, 20-23 March 1999.

SPE Paper 24839 “Modeling of Gas Rates Through 1-in., Nitrogen-Charged Gas-Lift Valves,” copyright 1992, Society of Petroleum Engineers Inc. 67th Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers held in Washington, DC, October 4-7

Seminars and Conferences

Speaker at “5th Monetizing Stranded Gas Reserves,” December 4-6, 2002 Houston, Texas.  Topic:State-of-the-Art Reinjection Methods: Benefits, Challenges and Economics

Instructor at various SPE Applied Technology Workshops (ATW) on “Probabilistic Assessment of Reserves,” 2000 & 2001 in Houston, Texas; 2002 Caracas, Venezuela.

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves Evaluations
• Numerical Simulation
• Reserves Audits and Certifications
• Reservoir Engineering
• Mentoring/Coaching
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Education

BS degree, Petroleum Engineering, Universidad Central de Venezuela, 1999
MS degree, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, PennState University, 2001
Doctor of Philosophy degree, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, PennState University, 2005

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Dynamic and accomplished Petroleum Engineer with more than 20 years’ diverse experience in reservoir engineering and economic analysis. Petroleum leader with career expertise in developing and managing client relationships at difference levels by engaging multiple stakeholders and driving business performance. Adept in providing engineering advice, assurance and leadership to diverse technical teams through coaching and mentoring. Demonstrated ability to build positive, productive relationships with local and remote teams across the organization. Commended communication and influential skills to achieve and deliver results. World-class professional leader with international experience, having lived and worked abroad in a multicultural environment.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2021 to Present
Senior Petroleum Engineering
Evaluate petroleum reserves, field performance and economics applying various engineering techniques. Emphasis on reserves estimation in accordance with U.S Securities and Exchange Commission and Society of Petroleum Engineers Petroleum Reserves Management System.

Miller and Lents, Ltd.     2017 to 2020
Senior Reservoir Consultant; Houston, Texas
Delivered oil and gas reserves evaluations and economic determinations of domestic and international projects by preparing internal reserve reports and coordinating reserve booking activities.

• Delivered reserves auditing to deep water projects in the Gulf of Mexico while providing technical advice to Anadarko Oil Company.
• Implemented new tools to efficiently evaluate Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) evaluations in the company.
• Established successful partnership with new global clients (ENI & Ecopetrol) by creating organic opportunities for reserves evaluation.
• Reduced cycle time and potential errors on reserves evaluations by automatizing reserves evaluations.
• Provided directions and coaching to other team members.

Chevron     2016 to 2017
Reserves Advisor and Technology/IP Manager; Houston, TX
Directed performance and reserves assurance to multiple Latin American Countries. Oversaw reserves booking assurance for Trinidad, Colombia, Brazil Venezuela, and Argentina.

• Led continuous improvement on Latin America reserves process and ensured reserves alignment with the Corporate Reserves Group.
• Aligned Latin America Reservoir Management (RM) with Global RM.
• Led global Chevron Reserves Coordinator community of practice to ensure best practice on the Reserves Community.
• Ensured new technology deployment in Latin American.
• Provided mentoring and coaching to direct reports while building a clear career path.

Chevron Saudi Arabia     2014 to 2015
Reserves Coordinator, Kuwait
Directed, implemented a coordinated reserves booking process by coaching and leading a multidisciplinary team. Achieved a significant reserves booking and ensured reserves compliance.

• Booked over 100 MMSTB proved reserves for the business unit.
• Supervised reserves bookings for eight carbonate and sandstone fields in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Improved partner relationships with stakeholders and government agencies.
• Worked with multiple stakeholders to preserve project value on reserves replacement and major capital projects.
• Streamlined the reserves booking process coordination efforts between the business unit and the corporate reserves group. Provided technical reviews and recommendations for steamflood booking strategy.
• Ensured safety to the business unit by creating a business continuity plan for the Business Unit.

Chevron     2014 to 2015
Chemical EOR Project Manager; Houston, TX
Implemented Enhanced Oil Recovery Process to ensure business advantage while negotiating contract extension for multiple fields.

• Designed and delivered chemical enhanced oil recovery (CEOR) processes.
• Subsurface Lead for IOR/EOR evaluations of Latin American assets.
• Evaluated potential CEOR opportunities for Organic Resource Opportunities (ORO).
• Provided recovery factors, production forecasts and numerical analysis for South America.

BP     2004 to 2011
Reservoir Engineer; Houston, TX

• Designed and delivered BP’s new technologies (LoSal & BrightWater) for increasing recovery factors in Argentinian and Egyptian fields.
• Conducted heavy oil thermal/compositional simulations to design pilot alternatives for several Venezuelan fields in the Cerro Negro area of the Orinoco Belt.
• Played a key role by acting as a technology link between the Venezuela business unit and BP’s exploration and technology Group (EPTG).

Geographical Areas of Experience

Africa & Middle East
Egypt
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
West Ghana

Europe and Former Soviet Union
Poland
Romania

North America
Gulf of Mexico
Permian

Central and South America
Argentina
Brazil
Colombia
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela

Central and Southeast Asia
Azerbaijan

Professional Associations

Society of Petroleum Engineers
Reservoir Study Group – SPE Chapter
Chairman of the Reservoir study group – Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Houston (2015)
Core Analysts (SCA) member (2005-2007)

Teaching and Presentations

PSU Teaching assistant, State College, Pennsylvania 2000-2005
Universidad Central de Venezuela, Associate Professor, Caracas, Venezuela, 1999-2000
Universidad Central de Venezuela, Teaching assistant, Caracas, Venezuela, 1997-1999

Publications And Presentations

• Anomalous Two-Phase Flow Behavior in Fractured Sandstone Explained Using X-ray Computed Tomography. Denmark 2006
• Visualization of Three Phase Occupancy in Fractured Sandstone Using x-ray Computed Tomography. Norway 2006
• Optimal Coarsening of 3D Reservoir Models for Flow Simulation. SPE95759. June 2005 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition.
• Three-phase flow in fractures using MCT. PhD. Thesis 2005
• Visualization of Three Phases in Porous Media Using MCT. SPWLA Journal of formation evaluation and reservoir description. Vol. 45 December 2004
• Visualization of Three Phases in Porous Media Using MCT. SCA. Pau – France. September 2003
• Penn State University: Determination of Pore-Scale Distribution of Three – Phases in Porous Media Using MCT. Thesis 2002
• Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV): Reservoir Management of Marginal Fields” Bs. Thesis 1998

Chevron Publications And Presentations

• 2016: “PZ Reservoir strategy for developing tight carbonate reservoirs” – White Paper
• 2013: Reservoir Management Forum presentation: “Evaluation of Chemical EOR as Recovery Mechanism for Viscous Oil”
• 2012: Heavy Oil Symposium presentation : “Evaluation of Chemical EOR as Recovery Mechanism for Heavy Oil”
• 2012: Phase 1 Project framing for low salinity – White paper

Awards

• 2017: SPE Gulf Coast Section Reservoir Study Group Chairman.
• 2016: SPE GCS Reservoir Study Group Vice Chair: Leader for the SPE Gulf Coast Section Reservoir Study Group (RSG). Lead multiple forums for Petroleum Engineers and Geoscientists to network and disseminate the knowledge and technology needed to achieve many objectives of Reservoir Management, including understanding risk, increasing production and reserves, and maximizing recovery.
• 2014: SPE GCS recognition as Outstanding Group of the Year. Recognition of hard work and dedication as key member
• 2013 RM Excellence Award: “Extensive evaluation by a novel approach to progress reserves through the application of Chemical EOR (CEOR) techniques”
• 2013: Project Management Champion Recognition award
• 2012: Technical Chairman Session for SPE Improved Oil Recovery conference. Tulsa, OK
• 2005: Award by the Society of Core Analysts (SCA) by 3rd place on a best paper.

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves Evaluations
• Probabilistic Analysis
• Field Operations and Optimization
• Bilingual – English and Spanish

Education

BS degree, mechanical engineering, University Of Tulsa, 1991
ME degree, petroleum engineering, University Of Tulsa, 1993
MS degree, finance, Universidad del Meta – Colombia, 2000

Summary of Areas of Expertise

More than 20 years of experience in onshore and offshore oil and gas reservoir and production engineering and operations. This experience includes primary, secondary and tertiary field production operations, reserves estimation, economic evaluations, artificial lift, and remedial workovers.

Probabilistic Analysis: Evaluation of reserves, contingent and prospective resources, field performances and economics for oil and gas fields using probabilistic methods. Some of these studies include:

• • Probabilistic analysis of the exploratory gas field in offshore Trinidad for Trinidad and Tobago’s future development plan.
  • Probabilistic evaluations of CBM properties in onshore Australia. Application of SPEE Monograph 3 methodology for undeveloped properties.
  • Probabilistic evaluation of the Mississippi Lime unconventional play, USA.
  • Probabilistic evaluations of oil prospects in the North Slope Alaska. Built independent probabilistic model for volume estimation and production forecasting.
  • Probabilistic evaluation and risk assessment of the gas supply for Angola LNG.

Reserves and Economic Evaluations: Conducted reserves evaluations under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidelines, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the World Petroleum Congress (WPC) definitions. Expert in evaluation of reserves and future income under different fiscal terms and model contracts such as Production Sharing Contracts and Agreements (PSC & PSA), Joint Venture Contracts and Agreements (JVC & JVA) and Risk Sharing and Service Agreements.

Field Operations and Optimization: Worked on a variety of waterflood and CO2 flood fields with different type of challenges. Implemented infill drilling programs, hydraulic fracturing programs, horizontal drilling recommendations, workover design, water and CO2 injector realignments, pattern balancing and other general related operation issues.

Other Areas of Proficiency

Material Balance Studies: Evaluation of reservoir size and performance in oil and gas fields using material balance techniques.

Nodal Analysis: Evaluation of the impact of gas reserves with different gathering system pressure systems by using nodal analysis techniques.

Field Operations: 5 years’ operations experience in heavy oil reservoirs in the Llanos basin in Colombia and 5 years’ operations experience in CO2 and water floods in oil reservoirs in the Permian Basin. Experience involved surveillance of ongoing projects. Infill drilling, workovers and profile control were routinely conducted.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2006 to Present
Managing Senior Vice President – Group Leader
Performs evaluations of reserves, field performance and economics applying various engineering techniques. This experience includes conducting reserves evaluations under the strict Securities and Exchange Commission guidelines and the Society of Petroleum Engineers and World Petroleum Congress definitions. Expert in the evaluation of reserves and future income under a variety of fiscal terms and model contracts such as production sharing contracts and agreements, joint venture contracts and agreements, risk sharing and service agreements. Economic evaluation experience includes:

• Detailed full-field deterministic and probabilistic economic analysis
• Economic evaluation of Production Sharing Contracts and Joint Venture Agreements
• Oil and gas asset sales, purchases and acquisitions
• Asset management and prioritization studies
• Project feasibility studies
• Single well economic analysis

Performs evaluations of unconventional shale oil and shale gas reservoirs in the Neuquén basin in Argentina. Review economics and build probabilistic models to assess the different well resource ranges and acreage for development of the area. Other probabilistic work in unconventional reservoirs includes evaluations of CBM properties in onshore Australia and evaluations of the Mississippi Lime unconventional play. All oil and gas unconventional evaluations were performed with the application of SPEE Monograph 3 methodology.

Performs technical and economic evaluations of conventional reservoirs in basins around the world. Lead Project Manager for national oil companies such as Ecopetrol and Petroamazonas, coordinating and overseeing reserves certifications annually. Perform reserves certifications for other major companies such as Sinopec, CNOOC, ALNG, MEEI, YPFB, ENI, BP, Chevron and Repsol.

Chevron International E&P Co.     2006
Reservoir Engineer in the Angola gas asset team – South African business unit
Evaluation and optimization of gas networks in the offshore fields of Block 0 and 14 operations.  Assess gas supply risk for LNG plant.

ChevronTexaco North America Upstream     2001 to 2005
Petroleum Engineer, Permian Basin – Midcontinent unit 2003 to 2005
Oversaw company-operated onshore waterflood and CO2 flood production operations of 4300 BOPD and 7100 BOPD from 2003 to 2005. Unit had 300 company-operated wells in a typical carbonate reservoir in New Mexico. Assess reserve estimation for the fields: gross reserves of 26 million barrels of oil for the waterflood lease and 25 million barrels of oil for the CO2 flood lease. Added more than 800,000 barrels of oil reserves by implementing an infill drilling program.

Developed and monitored budget planning and production forecasting for the business unit strategic plan. Performed reserves reviews and surveillance. Project leader in infill drilling program for 15 wells from 2003 and 2004. Program included vertical producer wells, injectors and horizontal producers. Developed budgets and technical support. Identified, designed and provided support in remedial workover programs. Workovers included acid stimulation, sand hydraulic fracturing, zone isolation, casing and packer repairs, artificial-lift conversions, injection conformance and initial completions.

District Petroleum Engineer, Permian Business Unit 2001 to 2002
Supervised 4,500-BOPD company-operated onshore CO2 and waterflood production operations with 146 production and injector wells penetrating a multilayered (11 layers), consolidated sandstone reservoir.

Optimized production through remedial workovers, such as hydraulic fracturing, improved artificial lift, acid stimulating and injection conformance to improve sweep efficiency, etc. Injection conformance includes isolation of zones, increasing injection rates of least-swept zones by stimulation and slick-line work. Reviewed and gave recommendations on two CO2 projects. Conducted engineering analysis to reactivate and realign wells in areas with low sweep efficiency. Wrote, reviewed and modified remedial workover designs.

District Petroleum Engineer, Permian Business Unit     2001 to 2002
Supervised 4,500-BOPD company-operated onshore CO2 and waterflood production operations with 146 production and injector wells penetrating a multilayered (11 layers), consolidated sandstone reservoir.
Optimized production through remedial workovers, such as hydraulic fracturing, improved artificial lift, acid stimulating and injection conformance to improve sweep efficiency, etc.  Injection conformance includes isolation of zones, increasing injection rates of least-swept zones by stimulation and slick-line work. Reviewed and gave recommendations on two CO2 projects.  Conducted engineering analysis to reactivate and realign wells in areas with low sweep efficiency. Wrote, reviewed and modified remedial workover designs.

Chevron Petroleum Co. of Colombia     1995 to 2001
Operations Supervisor, Production Operations – Latin America Upstream unit.
Supervised maintenance and production operations in two primary recovery 30,000-B/D heavy oil fields in Colombia. The reservoir, penetrated by 50 wells, was massive, unconsolidated sandstone.

Managed direct employees and contractors, including accountants, technical assistants, field specialists and field engineers that were in charge of general maintenance of field operations. Planned and executed programs to improve artificial-lift methods. Included rod designs, sub pumping sizing and equipment modifications. Coordinated and supported the environmental management project for the termination of the association contract between the national oil company (Ecopetrol) and Chevron.

Field Supervisor, Production Operations – Latin America Upstream unit
Served as company representative in major workovers programs. Planned and executed major remedial workovers for eleven wells. Received a Chevron award prize for incremental production of 2,400 BOPD in Castilla field and Chichimene field. Received a Chevron award prize for involvement of the deployment of the Chevron environmental and safety policy. Received a Chevron award prize for optimization in the chemical usage in the oil treatment facilities.

Operations Engineer, Production Operations – Latin America Upstream unit
Drilling Engineer Trainee in an exploration well and three development wells on site. Assisted in planning three development wells. Managed production and maintenance operations involving chemical injection, fluid-heat treatment, diesel engines, artificial-lift pumping units, well-pulling jobs, rod-pump changes, rod designs, sub designs and artificial-lift optimizations.

Smurfit Carton De Colombia     1994 to 1995
(Xerox Paper Producing Co.)
Maintenance Engineer
Assisted the production supervisors in planning major maintenance programs for their plants. Supervised maintenance of key equipment such as pressure vessels, turbines, generators, etc.

Argosy Energy International     1994
(Independent oil company)
Maintenance Supervisor
Supervised employees’ key responsibilities. Assisted in designing and executing new projects for production facilities. Assisted in the optimization of the hydraulic artificial-lift program.

Geographical Areas of Experience

Alaska
Angola, offshore
Argentina
Australia, offshore
Bolivia
Colombia
China, onshore and offshore
Ecuador
Gulf of Mexico
Italy
Libya
North Sea
Peru
Trinidad, onshore and offshore
USA, onshore
Venezuela, onshore and offshore

Professional Associations

Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers

Teaching and Presentations

2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 – Taught various company reserves evaluation schools in Colombia on the SEC guidelines: United States Securities and Exchange Commission Title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting, Final Rule released January 14, 2009 in the Federal Register.

Other presentations and courses include the estimation of reserves under the definitions and disclosure guidelines contained in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), World Petroleum Council (WPC), American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), and Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE) Petroleum Resources Management System (SPE-PRMS).

Coordinator of the in house training for reserves estimation for the Colombian National Oil Company (Ecopetrol) and its subsidiaries. Training and presentations include: Basic Reserves School, Water Flooding, Economic Basics for Reserves, Resource Plays and Probabilistic and Gas Reserves Estimation.

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves Evaluations
• FSU Relations
• Economic Evaluation Software
• Teaching
• Coalbed, Coalmine Methane Analysis
• Unconventional Shale Analysis
• Permian Basin Secondary Operations
• Undiscovered Prospective Resource Analysis

Education

BS degree, industrial engineering, Texas A&M University, 1977
Graduate work – business administration, University of Houston
Industry-sponsored short courses in waterflooding, reservoir evaluation, problem well analysis and well-log evaluation

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Approximately 40 years of reservoir engineering experience with major oil company and leading engineering consulting firm, specializing in reservoir evaluation and economic evaluation. Ability to work as leader or member of a multidisciplinary project team or to work independently. Project manager and primary contact for several of Ryder Scott’s long-standing clients. Extensive experience in software evaluation, negotiations with vendors, installations and training personnel on selected systems.

Reservoir Engineering: Comprehensive understanding of traditional reservoir engineering techniques including performance curve analysis, volumetric analysis, material balance calculations, waterflood analysis, gas deliverability, infill drilling analysis and other aspects. Proficiency in several internal and external reservoir evaluation tools, including ARIES, MERAK, OGRE, PHDwin, Petro-Soft, Power Tools, Accumap, as well as data management using MS ACCESS and MS EXCEL.

Integrated Reservoir Studies:Routinely work with geologists and geophysicists on projects that require integration of various types of data to optimize results and achieve project goals. Have a working knowledge of geological and geophysical concepts as applied to reservoir performance. Effectively combine geological and engineering principles to achieve a solution to both routine and complex reservoir problems.

Reserves Determinations: Well acquainted with reserve definitions of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), World Petroleum Congress/Society of Petroleum Engineers (PRMS) and the Canadian NI51-101. Reviewed third-party reports for the Alberta Stock Exchange for compliance to definitions. Performed both detailed reserves estimates and audits of clients’ internal reserve estimates and served on reserve audit committees for multinational companies.

Economic Evaluations: Conducted numerous oil and gas economic evaluations for use in SEC reports, Competent Persons Report for the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market (AIM), Honk Kong Exchange, initial public offering (IPO) filings, bank reports, acquisition-and-divestiture transactions, tax valuations, project and investment justifications and various other end uses. Extensive experience with the usage of both in–house economic software and several commercial economic programs. Performed detailed probabilistic evaluations in unconventional reservoirs.

Unconventional Reservoirs: Conducted detailed reservoir and reserves/resource determination studies in the Permian Basin – including Wolfcamp, WolfBone and Spraberry – Avalon, Cline, Barnett, Utica and Macasty. Technical consultant for government of Quebec.

Coalbed Methane: Conducted international coalbed methane feasibility and reserves determination studies for clients in Australia, Colombia, France, Great Britain, Peoples Republic of China and Poland. Conducted coalbed methane and coal mine methane feasibility and reserve determination studies in the states of Alabama, New Mexico, Montana, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.

Heavy Oil: Conducted numerous studies of heavy-oil properties in the Western Canadian Sedimentary basin and California. Evaluations focused on projects in thermal recovery (SAGD and Steamflood), waterflooding, horizontal drilling, infill drilling potential and cold production technology.

Acquisition and Divestitures: Conducted acquisition studies for Teco Energy, Apache Corporation, Gulf Canada, Nuevo Energy, Canadian Occidental and several other companies. Some studies led to successful bids. Supervised and prepared divestiture reports that present detailed descriptions of study methodology and economic evaluations. In many instances, identified upside potential, maximizing the opportunity from the investor’s perspective. Very familiar with data-room procedures and with the process of delivering meaningful results under extremely tight deadlines. Cognizant of the business aspects of a successful acquisition and with the due diligence process. In many cases, responsible for electronic data gathering and management as well as transfer to potential buyers.

Software Development: Coordinate the acquisition and support of various third-party engineering and geological software packages and insure the integration of these products within the company. Review new software, tools and processes for improving the efficiency and quality of the Ryder Scott work product. Served on the formal and ad-hoc design and development teams of Garrett, Merak and PHDwin. Prepare lesson plans, student reference materials and conduct training classes on new software.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     1981 to Present
Executive Vice President
Perform reservoir studies for numerous clients for oil and gas property appraisals, waterflood and pressure maintenance operations, property acquisitions and divestments, and evaluation of development potential. Clients include U.S. and international E&P companies of all sizes, financial institutions and government agencies. Evaluate and prepare reserve determinations and future deliverability from coalbed methane and shale reservoirs.

From 1997 to 1999, served as assistant manager in the Calgary office. From 2005 to 2010 served as Group Leader in the Houston office. From 2010 to 2014 served as manager in the Calgary office. As Houston Group Leader and the Calgary Office Manager: supervised and coordinated the efforts of the staff in reservoir evaluations, coordinated and conducted training and performed various administrative duties. Elected to Ryder Scott Board of Directors in 2014.

Amoco Production Co.     1977 to 1981

Reservoir Engineer, promoted to Reservoir Engineer (Senior Grade) 1980
Performed in-depth reservoir studies to infill drill several west Texas waterflood properties. As an operations engineer, evaluated all proposals to drill, deepen, recomplete, stimulate and plug and abandon all Amoco properties in Railroad Commission Districts 7, 7C, 8 and 8A. Reviewed all requests for farm-outs and farm-ins and developed bids for negotiations.

Production Engineer, Odessa, Texas
Evaluated numerous primary fields and secondary waterflood projects in west Texas and made recommendations to maintain or improve performance and recovery. Duties included stimulation design, recompletions and daily operations.

Geographic Areas of Experience

Canada and United States
Canada – Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Quebec and East Coast Offshore
U.S. – All areas of onshore and Gulf of Mexico

Coalbed Methane
Alabama (Black Warrior Basin)
New Mexico (San Juan Basin)
Montana
Utah (Uinta Basin)
Virginia
Washington
Wyoming

International
Africa – Gabon, Congo, Niger, Angola – offshore
Asia – Indonesia
Australia (Coalbed Methane)
Colombia (Coalbed Methane)
Ecuador – Oriente Basin
France – Paris Basin, Lorraine Basin (Coalbed Methane)
Former Soviet Union (FSU)

• Azerbaijan
• Kazakhstan
• Moldova

Russia (European, Western, Northern and Eastern Siberia)

• Turkmenistan
• Ukraine

Indonesia – Offshore
Italy – Po Valley
Malaysia – Offshore
Peoples Republic of China – Shanxi Province (Coalbed Methane), Inner Mongolia
Poland – Upper Silesian Coal Basin (Coalbed Methane)
Thailand – Offshore
Turkey – Offshore, onshore – oil shale
Tunisia – Chergui Field
United Kingdom – Offshore

Professional Associations

Registered Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geoscientists of Alberta
Registered Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geoscientists of British Columbia
Registered Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geophysicists and Geologists of Saskatchewan
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers
Member, Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (previously served as Chairman Houston Section)

Expert Testimony

Appeared before Tribunal Pre Trial Post Trial – prepared 2009
Pretrial and trial testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Trial testimony before Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Civic/Charitable Organizations

Major, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army Reserve (Retired)

• Director of medical training
• Chief of operations medical training center
  • Coordinated mobilization of medical personnel for Desert Storm
  • Coordinated all activities of training center to ensure all aspects of readiness
• Commander training battalion
• Executive officer training brigade
• Detachment Commander, HQ&HC USA Hospital
• Commander training company
• Platoon Leader Clearing company

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves Evaluations
• Bilingual – Fluent in oral and written English and Spanish
• Reservoir Modeling
• Teaching
• Thermal EOR Methods

Education

BS degree, petroleum engineering, University of Oklahoma, 2001
MS degree, petroleum engineering, University of Oklahoma, 2005

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2015 to Present
Vice President
Evaluate petroleum reserves, field performance and economics applying various reservoir engineering techniques. Emphasis on reserves estimation in accordance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and the Society of Petroleum Engineers Petroleum Resources Management System (SPE-PRMS). Projects include performing detailed, full-field analyses for annual regulatory filings and property sales and acquisitions. Also, conduct project feasibility studies.

Occidental Petroleum Corp.     20010 to 2015
Senior Reservoir Engineer
Generated life-of-field plans for several gas and tight-gas fields. Calculated, compiled and reported reserves compliant with SEC rules and corporate policies. Performed development planning, production forecasting and economical analysis for tight-gas reservoirs. Managed drilling and recompletion projects. Performed economic evaluations and made recommendations to divest or retain assets. Developed depletion plan for California gas properties. Conducted reservoir surveillance, examined individual well performance and provided recommendations for upside or remedial work. Evaluated economics and profitability of capital-expenditure projects. Identified, qualified and quantified reserves as per SEC rules and corporate guidelines. Used reservoir simulation model to verify expected reserves and performance of new projects.

Drilling Engineer
Prepared cost estimates, regulatory permits and programs for drilling-and-completion operations. Managed well planning and directional drilling in a highly challenging environment. Performed torque-and-drag modeling, hydraulics modeling and designed casing on every well. Monitored all phases of drilling operations and provided well engineering support. Managed drillbit, directional drilling and gyro-survey contracts.

Schlumberger Ltd.     2005 to 2008
Senior Field Engineer
Managed openhole and cased-hole logging services, perforation services and log analysis. Focused on radiation safety, record keeping, compliance of law, regulations and policies, personnel training and monitoring and minimizing exposure to employees and general public.

Geographical Areas of Experience

California
South Texas

Professional Associations

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves Evaluations
• Teaching
• Thermal EOR Methods
• Bilingual – Fluent in Spanish and English
• Evaluation of Unconventional Reservoirs

Education

BS degree, petroleum engineering, National University of Engineering, Peru, 1987

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Over 30 years of diverse experience in evaluating oil and gas properties, including more than 5 years applying numerical modeling approaches to these evaluations. International experience and team leader in field development planning and analysis of portfolio and economic strategies. Generated prospects for exploration portfolio using 3D modeling and simulation and transient-pressure design analysis and evaluation. Economic evaluation of E&P projects. Used completion-stimulation engineering techniques. Provided reservoir and production engineering consultancy, monitored and controlled productivity and performance and created strategies for increasing field productivity. Evaluated reserves and forecasts, matching production behavior with strategies for control of and development in fields.

Integrated Reservoir Studies: Optimization of field development through the integration of various earth science tools and disciplines. Integrated geological, petrophysical, geostatistical, geophysical, and reservoir and production engineering data into a comprehensive numerical reservoir simulation model. These models are then used to help optimize the reservoir exploitation plan by searching for the scenario that tends to maximize the field (net present) value. One such study is: Shushufindi, Libertador in Ecuador , Lago Mar, Zapatos Punta de Mata, Merecure Pitrital Venezuela – full field, fully integrated study.

Economic Evaluations: Economic evaluation experience in various geographical areas. Experience includes the preparation of sales packages for divestiture.

Reserve Certifications: Work with the SEC and SPE-PRMS reserve definitions on a daily basis and therefore developed a familiarity with the application of these definitions in the classification of reserves. Dealt with the reserve definitions set by other exchange commissions such as those in Canada, Hong Kong and London. Interacted with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of Ryder Scott clients and have advised clients on approaches to their reserves reporting.

Acquisition and Divestiture Work: Experienced with reservoir evaluation studies for use in both acquisitions and divestitures of oil and gas properties for various Ryder Scott’s clients. Cognizant of the concept of short deadlines and highly confidential work involved, as well as the business and financial aspects of both acquisitions and divestitures and the importance of the due diligence process.

Process Auditor: Participated on internal corporate audit committees as a third party auditor in association with the internal reserves audit committee. In some cases, this has been as an overall audit of the methodology and processes employed to deliver the publicly reported reserves by that company.

Other Areas of Proficiency

Fluid Characterization: Conducted numerous fluid characterizations using commercially available reservoir fluid analysis packages. Typically tuned Peng-Robinson equations of state for subsequent use in various compositional and black oil models. One such study is Merecure Venezuela – fluid characterization for separator design.

Material Balance Studies: Evaluation of reservoir size and performance using material balance techniques. Other experience involved teaching in-house material balance schools to engineers while at Maxus, Corelab.

Field Operations: Twelve years operations experience in light and heavy oil reservoirs in NorthWest and Jungle in Peru, Tight Gas in North of Mexico.

Steamflood Production Operations: Experience involved surveillance of ongoing steamflood and cyclic steam projects. Infill drilling, workovers and profile control in Complejo AJ Bermudez, Tamaulipas Constituciones, Ebano Panuco PEMEX Mexico were routinely conducted.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2006 to Present
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Perform evaluations of reserves, field performance and economics using deterministic and probabilistic methods. Emphasis on reserves estimation in accordance with SEC and SPE guidelines.

Maxus Energy Co. / Repsol YPF SA     2005 to 2006
Reservoir Engineer
Developed proved gas reserves, integrating geophysics, geology and production engineering. Conducted nodal analysis and material balance for well control. Developed production simulation model for fields in Burgos basin in Mexico.

Tricon Geophysics Inc./Petroleum Services Inc.    2004 to 2005
Reservoir Engineer
Introduced Tricon geophysics in the Venezuela and Mexico market for use in integrated studies. Assisted in the evaluation of stimulation project in Venezuela. Evaluated and designed strategies for monitoring wells and increasing production. Identified skin factors relative to production. Designed strategies for increasing production and well performance in Oriente basin.

Core Lab NV (Integrated Reservoir Solutions)    2002 to 2004
Reservoir Engineer
Conducted reservoir and production engineering for projects in Ecuador and Venezuela. Prepared strategy to increase field productivity for integrated characterization study.

Petroleos de Venezuela    2002
Reservoir Engineer – Advisor
Analyzed performance of gas condensate fields for production optimization. Conducted reserves evaluations and production forecasts. Prepared plan for monitoring well pressures and matched well performance with the reservoir data and 3D compositional simulation model.

Schlumberger     2001
Reservoir Engineer – Production
Assisted clients in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia in exploration and development of reservoirs using Schlumberger products. Introduced new technology.

Independent Consulting in Reservoir Engineering     1998 to 2000
Conducted third-party reservoir engineering services for numerous companies with E&P operations in Bolivia and Mexico.

Petroleos del Peru/ Pluspetrol, Peru     1988 to 1998
Reservoir, Production and Completions Engineer
Conducted reservoir and reserves analysis and production engineering in an integrated, multidisciplinary approach leading to a successful workover program, including a highly effective well perforation project. Introduced software to estimate future production and cashflow in northwest Peru. Managed successful workover program. Initiated use of numerical simulation for increasing productivity of sands. Developed control program with cost containments for well completions resulting in incremental production increases in northwest Peru. Optimized the use of materials, supplies and surface facilities.

Geographical Areas of Experience

Colombia
Ecuador
Mexico
Peru
Venezuela
Bolivia
England
Middle East
Malasia
Pakistan
Australia
USA – Unconventional

Education

BS degree, petroleum engineering, Zulia University, Venezuela, 1997
Awarded academic scholarships from Lagoven SA in Venezuela

Summary of Areas of Expertise

More than 14 years of experience in heavy and light oil and gas at major operator and consulting companies.  Knowledge of reservoir development, secondary recovery and waterflood performance techniques and in identifying drilling and workover opportunities.  Proficiency in reservoir engineering material-balance calculations, decline-curve analysis, nodal analysis and waterflood studies.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2011 to Present
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Conduct technical and economic evaluations of oil and gas reserves in accordance to U.S. SEC and SPE-PRMS guidelines.

RPS Scotia     2006 to 2009
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Provided reservoir engineering analysis to improve production and optimize asset value in EOR projects.  Prepared reservoir assessments for heavy oil and gas fields in Texas, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia based on the analysis of well history data to determine well placements for infills and potential workovers.  Prepared reservoir forecast and predictive analysis of oil production and water for a heavy oil reservoir in San Jorge Basin in Argentina.  Evaluated waterflood-injection scenarios to determine the best arrays in a large-scale pilot.  Participated in exploration activities to assess the reactivation of a condensate reservoir in Mexico in an environmentally protected area.  Predicted future production performance and estimated reserves from production data.  Analytical knowledge in estimating sweep efficiency, assessing causes of fluid breakthrough in wells and analyzing cores (special and conventional) and fluid properties.

Petroleos de Venezuela SA    1995 to 2003
Reservoir Development Engineer
Evaluated and managed mature heavy oil reservoirs under waterflood as well as the  completion of injectors and producers.  Identified, evaluated and implemented infill drilling programs.  Analyzed production performance data, recommended activities to improve well performance and assisted in planning remedial well activity.  Conducted nodal analysis.  Identified, quantified and managed risks and opportunities in drilling and workover proposals.  Managed and developed complex, compartmentalized and heterogeneous reservoirs in Lake Maracaibo area, Venezuela.  Actively participated in the implantation of Quality Management System ISO 9000-2000 in the business unit.  Determined potential opportunities, reserves and original-in-place gas in eastern Venezuela.

Petroleos de Venezuela SA    1995
Internship

Professional Associations

Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers

Languages

Fluent in Spanish and English

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Strategy Advisory
• Assets, and Project Management
• Investment Profile Generation
• Risk Assessment
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Evaluations

Education

BS degree, civil engineering, IIT Delhi, India, 1987
MS degree, civil engineering, Rice University, 1990

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Approximately 30 years of professional experience in the oil and gas industry with a specialization in managing projects from resource development to market distribution. An executive with a proven track record of maximizing corporate earnings by leading programs from inception through design, execution and operations, to achieve the highest and most efficient outcomes.

Management Advisor: Experienced in management planning and decision-making processes amidst a climate of competition and risk. Provides advice in the areas of economic analysis, strategic planning, negotiation strategies, contract evaluation and conflict resolution.

Front End Planning: Extensive experience onshore and offshore developing plans and schedules to achieve optimum economics while adhering to market demands and complying with equipment and logistical limitations. Ensures front end loading, planning, and efficient execution for major assets and projects within the project portfolio. Integrates expertise from various functional groups such as G&G, reservoir engineering, D&C, land, supply chain, finance, marketing, and environmental-health-safety regulatory, with expert business perspective to provide effective project execution.

Major Projects Management: Oil and gas project management with a multi-disciplinary team, including sub-surface, drilling, operations, and commercial to achieve first oil production. Utilize resources to ensure on-time and under-budget project completion. Hands-on expertise in design, purchasing, fabrication management, installation, and final commission.

Operations Management: Management of ongoing production operations and facilities upgrades to ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards and regulations.

Acquisition and Divestiture Work: Experienced with evaluation studies for use in both acquisitions and divestitures of oil and gas properties for various clients. Cognizant of the concept of short deadlines and highly confidential work involved, as well as the business and financial aspects of both acquisitions and divestitures and the importance of the due diligence process.

Reserve and Corporate Process Audit: Participated in numerous corporate review processes for major IOCs and NOCs providing an objective industry viewpoint on topics such as whether corporate reserves and development plans are appropriately estimated, whether the reserves estimation processes should result in reliable estimates, and whether other corporate processes should result in the desired reliability of outcome.

Project Controls: Experienced in business analysis, integrity checking, maintaining cost controls, reconciling accounts and developing budget and funding plans.

Other Areas of Proficiency

Surface Facilities: Design and operations of oil and gas production processes for offshore, onshore and unconventional fields.

Floating Production System: Design and operations of floating production systems in deepwater and ultra-deepwater.

Drilling and Well Operations: Drilling rig, well configuration and intervention.

Subsea: Design and operations of subsea equipment and systems.

Midstream: Design of onshore and offshore pipelines and related facilities including gas processing plants and LNG facilities.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2019 to Present
Managing Senior Vice President – Group Leader
Team lead for wells and surface facilities providing integrated solutions in upstream and midstream areas, managing oil and gas production from resource development to market distribution. Collaborates with reservoir engineers and geologists to determine various options and produce a comprehensive solution.

Granherne – A KBR Company     2014 to 2019
Head of Advisory – Development & Operations
Managed advisory services, worked closely with businesses and Government/National Oil Corporations (NOC) on projects that involved but were not limited to such processes as commercial and contracting strategy, assets and master planning, and onshore development program set-up. Additional areas of expertise included concept selection, concession/PSC terms, due diligence, cost reduction, optimization, and field appraisal. Provided lender advisory services for investments in upstream fields, LNG plants, regasification, and pipelines as well as start-up, site visits, workshops, and extension plans.

Noble Energy     2010 to 2014
Manager Developments, Major Projects Group
Ensured front end loading, planning, and efficient execution for major assets and projects in offshore GOM, Eastern Mediterranean, West Africa, Nicaragua, Falkland, etc. and onshore unconventional Colorado, Nevada, Pennsylvania, etc. Utilized integrated expertise from functional groups such as G&G, reservoir engineering, D&C, land, supply chain, finance, marketing, environmental-health-safety, and regulatory. Provided expert business perspective in effective decision making and execution, appraisal reviews, project peer assists, internal audits, and crafting business processes. Also managed the integration of drilling, environment and regulatory procedural advising, lease requirements in the frontier areas with rig strategy and portfolio fit including new country entry discussions.

Devon Energy Corporation     2006 to 2010
Senior Advisor, Domestic & International Operations
Managed oil and gas projects and provided technical expertise in field development planning with a multi-disciplinary team skilled in sub-surface, drilling, operations, and commercial development. Provided support in data room set-up and presentation preparation for prospective partners. Organized and executed offshore work for field diagnosis and necessary repairs. Directed concept development for Brazil pre-salt discoveries along with existing Polvo platform and FPSO expansion work for additional wells and facilities. Served on multi-disciplinary team with geologist, reservoir, commercial, and drilling team to evaluate, appraise, and propose development plans for Brazil pre-salt fields, China, and Gulf of Mexico (GOM).

Managed the process of upgrades to ongoing international operations West Africa and Egypt while also developing strategies for new developments in Azerbaijan, Onshore Europe, etc.. Provided technical counsel during farm-ins and farm-outs in exploration and exploitation support initiatives, such as lease bids, prospect evaluation, development plans, cost estimates, and economics and eventually supported divestitures.

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas (Anadarko)     2003 to 2006
Consultant – Project Manager, Subsea Systems & Facilities
Managed subsea tieback projects from concept to completion which involved engineering and equipment installation followed by commissioning and operations support. Utilized resources to ensure on-time and under-budget project completion. Led multiple projects in GOM, defining sub-sea layout, architecture, selection, and procurement of equipment as well as supporting equipment manufacturing, fabrication, and offshore installation in GOM.

Halliburton     2000 to 2003
Principal Facilities Engineer
Performed field development evaluations, capital cost reduction, and new technology implementation with multi-disciplinary team consisting of sub-surface, drilling, and facilities in Venezuela, Indonesia, and GOM. Performed miscellaneous studies on rig-less well intervention, wire-line, coiled tubing, hydraulic workover techniques and applications, in addition to technical issues in sub-sea well intervention which led to the establishment of front-end capability status in Houston market.

Paragon Engineering Services, Inc. (Worley)     1996 to 2000
Facilities Project Engineer
Managed onshore plants and offshore facilities developments with PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing and layout which was followed by equipment package procurement, installation, and hook-up in the GOM. Performed specialized studies in field optimization, de-bottlenecking, safety studies, lightweight topsides, and deepwater platform concepts evaluation.

Petro-Marine Engineering of Texas, Inc (Saipem)     1994 to 1996
Senior Engineer
Provided offshore platform design followed with fabrication and installation support and performed facility work for marginal field developments in the GOM.

Brown & Root Energy Services (KBR)     1989 to 1994
Marine Engineer
Executed platform design, specialized studies, and conceptual design of deepwater platforms as well as compliant piled towers. Delivered design for offshore platforms in the GOM and the South Natuna Sea.

Geographical Areas of Experience

Africa and Middle East
Nigeria
Equatorial Guinea
Côte d’Ivoire
Ghana
Senegal
Egypt
Abu Dhabi
Qatar
Azerbaijan
Israel

Asia
China
Indonesia
Bangladesh

North America
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Coast
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Nevada
Canada
Mexico

Latin America
Trinidad
Venezuela
Brazil
Nicaragua
Falklands

Europe
U.K. (North Sea)
Romania (Onshore fields)

Professional Associations

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas
Project Management Profession (PMP)
Marine Technology Society (MTS) Fellow
Program Chair, Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)

Teaching and Presentations

Instruction Course on Field Development Planning
Numerous Panels Presentations

Publications

Over 40 Technical Publications

e.g. SPE Papers, Offshore Magazine, Oil and Gas Journal

Education

MS degree, petroleum engineering, University of Houston, 2011
BA degree, mathematics, magna cum laude, University of St. Thomas, 2008

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Waterflood sensitivity analysis investigating uncertainties in the relative permeability and the permeability and porosity layering of a given reservoir. Relative permeability and layering probability functions created and used to capture the range of results possible from the waterflood.

Waterflood operational analysis of an existing waterflood investigating current production techniques and remaining reserves given production and injection history, water saturation profiles, and permeability profiles.

Pressure transient analysis utilizing Saphir to determine flow regimes, formation permeability, and skin.

Reservoir characterization projects utilizing Halliburton’s Decision Space Earth Modeling simulator including variogram modeling, 3D reservoir modeling, and uncertainty analysis.

Optimization of production, processing, and delivery of natural gas including a field development plan, facilities and transportation design, and economic analysis in order to meet requirements of a natural gas contract.

Fracture design optimization by applying unified fracture design approach for both natural gas and oil reservoirs. Parametric study to determine design changes due to variations in formation stress contrast, volume of proppant mass injected, and formation permeability.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2011 to Present
Vice President
Perform evaluations of reserves, field performance and economics applying various engineering techniques. Emphasis on reserve estimation in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) and Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE-PRMS) reserves estimation guidelines.  Projects include performing detailed full-field analysis, annual SEC filings, property sales and acquisitions, and project feasibility studies.

Ryder Scott Co. LP    2008 to 2011
Petroleum Engineering Technician
Create economic models for fields based on analysis of historical performance, joint venture contracts and agreements, local and federal government regulations and taxes, lease operating expenditure statements, and plant product statements in order to determine economic viability of projects.  Prepare cash flow reports using various economic software programs. Projects include reports for Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) filings, Canadian Reserve Reporting Regulations (NI-5101) filings, Colombian National Agency of Hydrocarbons (ANH) filings, property sales and acquisitions, and fair market value estimates.

Professional Associations

Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves Evaluations
• International Projects
• Training – 2018 SPE PRMS
• Competent Person’s Reports

Education

BS degree, Petroleum Engineering, West Virginia University, 1981
MBA degree, University of Houston, 1991

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Over 35 years of experience in petroleum engineering, specializing in reservoir engineering and economic evaluation. Experienced in most North American basins, now focused primarily on international projects. Reserves assignments under SEC, NI 51-101, and SPE/AAPG/WPC/SPEE guidelines with emphasis on regulatory compliance. Valuation for acquisitions and divestitures. Financial, fiscal regime, tax analysis, unconventional and LNG reserve booking issues. Expert witness and litigation support, including bankruptcy and workout restructuring. Currently Managing Senior Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors.

Economic Evaluations: Economic evaluation experience in various geographical areas. Experience includes the preparation of sales packages for divestiture.

Reserve Certifications: Reserves assignments under SEC, NI 51-101, and SPE/AAPG/WPC/SPEE guidelines with emphasis on regulatory compliance. Currently the vice chairman of the SPE Oil and Gas Reserves Committee. A member of the sub-committee that drafted the recent 2018 PRMS update. Dealt with the reserve definitions set by other international exchange commissions. Interacted with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of Ryder Scott clients and have advised clients on approaches to their reserves reporting.

Acquisition and Divestiture Work: Experienced with reservoir evaluation studies for use in both acquisitions and divestitures of oil and gas properties for various Ryder Scott’s clients. Cognizant of the concept of short deadlines and highly confidential work involved, as well as the business and financial aspects of both acquisitions and divestitures and the importance of the due diligence process.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2001 to Present
Managing Senior Vice President
Responsible for numerous recurring evaluation studies, both as an evaluation team leader and member. Team member for worldwide reserve audit committee for several clients. Unconventional experience in North America, South America, and Asia. Valuation projects for fiscal regime renegotiations and government certification audits. Tax modeling for PSC analysis. Expert witness for both state and federal courts. Elected to Ryder Scott Board of Directors 2014.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP     1992 to 2001
Manager in the Financial Advisory Services Group, a consulting group providing engineering and evaluation services to both in-house and external clients. Provided reserves reviews and audits, tax credit modeling, and acquisition & divestiture services. Acted as technical consultant to creditor’s committees in bankruptcy court, as well as general bankruptcy and workout services for both creditors and debtors.

Wintershall Energy     1984 to 1992
Manager of engineering and acquisitions at a subsidiary of German-owned BASF Corporation, with offshore and onshore production in most of the major basins of the United States. Evaluated, acquired, integrated, and divested more than $300 million in producing properties and an interstate gas pipeline. Conducted reservoir engineering, project economics, offshore lease sale evaluation, and capital budgeting for all of the organization’s activities.

Prior experience with Tricentrol Resources, Cities Service, and Science Applications International.

Geographical Areas of Experience

Africa and Middle East
Bahrain
Brunei Darussalam
Congo (Brazzaville & DRC)
Egypt
Nigeria
Oman
Qatar
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Yemen

North America
United States – most major basins
Canada

Central and South America
Argentina
Colombia
Trinidad
Venezuela

Europe and Former Soviet Union
Former Soviet Union
Kazakhstan
North Sea

Central and Southeast Asia
Australia
China
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Malaysia

Professional Associations

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Member, Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE) – President in 2005
Various other industry organizations and task forces

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves Evaluations
• Reservoir Modeling
• Teaching
• Process Audits

Education

BS degree, petroleum engineering, Texas A&M University, 1993, Magna Cum Laude, with University Honors
MS degree, petroleum engineering, Stanford University, 1996

Summary of Areas of Expertise

More than 23 years of reservoir engineering experience with heavy emphasis on reservoir simulation studies. Areas of expertise include sector and full field modeling, fluid characterization, compositional simulation, coalbed methane recovery, gas storage operations, nodal analysis, well test analysis, and material balance analysis. Focus on the evaluation of simulation models for use in reserves and resource estimation, and the review and critique of models constructed by others. Extensive experience with ECLIPSE, ACRES, IMEX, Pan Systems, Saphir, MBAL, Prosper, and GAP. Additionally, considerable experience in traditional reserves estimation and economic evaluation techniques. The following is a list of some specific examples of various types of experience.

Reservoir Simulation Studies: Fluid Characterization Studies: Experience in using software to characterize hydrocarbon fluids with equations-of-state (EOS). Experience in characterizing black oils, retrograde condensates, light oils, and critical reservoir fluids.

Well Test Analysis, Design and Supervision: Performed pressure transient analysis on tests of both oil and gas wells. The results include estimation of well damage or stimulation for operations purposes, and development of reservoir parameters for simulation purposes. Regions include Gulf of Mexico, Appalachia, Texas, California, Canada, and Mongolia.

Material Balance Studies: Performed numerous material balance analysis studies to estimate the size of reservoirs, or to assess the degree of communication between fault blocks.

Gas Storage Studies: PPerformed numerous studies of gas storage reservoirs. Studies include full field simulation of depleted gas reservoirs, assessment of inventory, and investigation of feasibility of over-pressuring. Also performed fatal-flaw screening surveys of potential candidate storage reservoirs.

Reserves And Economics Studies: Reserves and economics assessments of producing properties based on decline-curve and volumetric analysis.

Probabilistic Studies: Performed simulation studies featuring multiple equiprobable realizations. Extensive experience with the use of the Monte Carlo methodology for reserves estimation.

Value of Information & Decision Engineering: Used the Decision Tree methodology to help guide drilling and completion decisions, and the Value of Information methodology to economically justify the acquisition of costly data-sets.

Field Development Planning: Extensive experience with field development planning, with emphasis on deepwater GOM properties.

Well Design and Drilling Support: Extensive experience in optimizing well and completion designs, and monitoring real time drilling results while recommending adjustments to optimize the data acquired and cost of operations.

Reserve and Corporate Process Audit: Has participated as a third party participant in numerous corporate review processes for major IOCs and NOCs providing an objective industry viewpoint on topics such as whether corporate reserves are appropriately estimated, whether the reserves estimation processes should result in reliable estimates, and whether other corporate processes should result in the desired reliability of outcome.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2010 to Present
Managing Senior Vice President, Group Leader, Reservoir Simulation
Responsible for conducting technical studies, focused on reservoir simulation, and field studies. Elected to the Board of Directors in 2019.

BHP Billiton     2002 to 2009
Subsurface Engineering Manager GOM Joint Interest Unit – Atlantis (2009)
Responsible for leading technical and economic analysis for participation elections on a major non-operated asset. Championed approval of gross expenditure exceeding $200 Million within a 6 month span. Responsible party for all planning activities associated with the asset, such as development planning, and budget preparation.

Subsurface Engineering Manager Trinidad and Tobago Production Unit 2007 to 2009
Responsible for leading technical and economic analysis required by BHP Billiton’s T&T assets. Included supervising Geological and Geophysical studies, reservoir simulation model preparation, reserves estimation, rate forecasting, and infill well design. Also responsible for supporting a major capital project designed to monetize BHP Billiton’s gas reserves in Trinidad and Tobago. Additionally, responsible for planning processes, such as budget preparation.

Senior Staff Reservoir Engineer, Neptune Project 2003 to 2007
Responsible for forecasting production and reserves from deepwater properties, developing and maintaining reservoir simulation models, designing conducting and interpreting deepwater, rig-based flow back tests. Significant experience conducting value of information, and decision-tree exercises. Additionally, significant experience with well and completion design and optimization, as well as supporting real-time drilling and completions activities.

Senior Reservoir Engineer, GOM Production Unit 2002 to 2003
Responsible of forecasting production and reserves from deepwater properties. Tools used included reservoir simulation, material balance, nodal analysis including integrated production modeling, pressure transient analysis, and economic analysis.

Ryder Scott Co. L.P.     1998 to 2002
Employed on a wide variety of simulation, characterization, well test analysis, and material balance problems. Act as team member on simulation or traditional reservoir engineering analysis projects, and as leader/coordinator for gas storage development projects and full field simulation studies.

ARCO Exploration & Production Technology     1996 to 1998
Research Engineer, Reservoir Studies Group
Assigned to assist ARCO operating companies with challenging reservoir studies, both traditional and simulation. Developed and ran fully-compositional sector models designed to compare different recovery mechanisms, including gas injection and waterflooding. Assessed the impact of relative permeability, make-up gas composition, and production constraints on miscible and near-miscible floods. Developed scale-up code to forecast field-wide recovery from sector models, including influence of variable thickness, permeability, and expected operating constraints. Also responsible for converting a full field black-oil model to fully-compositional mode. Further assisted in simulating miscibility experiments, assessing NGL make-up requirements to maintain miscibility, and simulating core-flood experiments.

Assisted in preliminary engineering study, gathering and integrating field data for a frontier coalbed methane project. Designed scripts to automatically build a full field model of the field for the purpose of optimizing a pilot project.

Cawley, Gillespie, & Associates     Summer 1995
Updated the reservoir characterization in an existing field simulation model to account for subsequent production history.

Hunt Petroleum Corp.     Summer 1994
Primary project was to create a set of database programs to handle data entry, report writing, record keeping, data analysis, and inventory for the company pump shop.

Chevron U.S.A., Inc.     Summer 1993
Created summary well records for a neglected light oil property.  Proposed testing, stimulation, deepening, and abandonment of wells.

Conoco     Summer 1992
Performed volumetric and decline-curve analysis to estimate reserves for a Gulf of Mexico platform.

Unocal     Summer 1991
Learned about platform operations while performing routine maintenance and measurement duties.

Geographical Areas of Experience

United States
Alaska
California
Mississippi
New York
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Texas

International
Algeria
Brazil
Canada
China
Colombia
India
Indonesia
Kuwait
Mexico

Professional Associations

Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers

Publications

Palke, M. R., Palmer, B.A. and Rietz, D. C.: “ANovel Simulation Model Review Process”, SPE 159274-MS, 2012 SPE ATCE, San Antonio, TX, 8-10 October, 2012.

Coludrovich, E. J., McFadden, J.D., Palke, M.R., Roberts, W.R., Robson, L.J.: “The Boris Field Well Management Philosophy – The Application of Permanent Downhole Flowmeters to Pressure Transient Analysis: An Integrated Approach”, SPE 90316, 2004 SPE ATCE, Houston, TX, 26-29 September, 2004.

Rietz, D.C. and Palke, M.R.: History matching helps validate reservoir simulation models, Oil and Gas Journal, p. 47, December 24, 2001.

Palke, M.R. and Rietz, D.C.: “The Adaptation of Reservoir Simulation Methods for Use in Reserves Certification Under Regulatory Guidelines or Reserves Definitions”, SPE 71430, 2001 SPE ATCE, 30 September – 3 October, 2001.

Palke, M. R., and Horne, R. N.: “Determining the Value of Reservoir Data by Using Nonlinear Production Optimization Techniques”, SPE 38047, presented at the SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference, Kuala Lumpur, 14-17 April 1997.

Palke, M. R., and Horne, R. N.: “Nonlinear Optimization of Well Production Considering Gas Lift and Phase Behavior”, SPE 37428, 1997 SPE Production Operations Symposium, Oklahoma City, OK, 9-11 March 1997.

Nonlinear Optimization of Well Production Considering Gas Lift and Phase Behavior, Miles Palke, Masters Report, Stanford University, September 1996.

Education

BS degree, petroleum engineering, Oriente University, Venezuela, 2008

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Estimate reserves in accordance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and Society of Petroleum Engineers Petroleum Resources Management System (SPE-PRMS) guidelines.  Work includes reserves recovery evaluation, production scheduling and economic evaluations using decline-curve analysis and volumetric calculations.  Familiar with widely used economic programs to analyze future estimated reserves volumes and cash flows.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2013 to Present
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Evaluate petroleum reserves. field performance and economics applying various engineering techniques.  Emphasis on reserves estimation in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) and Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE-PRMS) reserves estimation guidelines.  Projects include performing detailed full-field analysis, annual regulatory SEC filings, property sales and acquisitions and project feasibility studies.

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2010 to 2013
Contract Petroleum Engineer
Conduct technical and economic evaluations of oil and gas reserves in accordance to U.S. SEC and SPE-PRMS guidelines.
Evaluated reserves for Pemex (Northeast Region) 2010 to Present
Evaluate 11 gas fields in Burgos area.
Evaluated reserves for Pemex (Poza Rica Area) 2010 to Present
Evaluate more than 40 oil fields in the Poza Rica area.
Evaluated reserves for Ecopetrol SA 2012
Evaluated various fields for the largest oil company in Colombia, and one of the five largest oil companies in Latin America.
Evaluated reserves for PDVSA SA 2011 – 2012
Independently certified reserves for PDVSA partnerships (Empresas mixtas), such as Petrolera Indovenezolana (San Cristobal area) and Petrolera Sinovenezolana (Intercampo Norte and Caracoles areas).
Evaluated gas reserves and resources for Trinidad and Tobago 2011
Independently certified gas reserves for several fields.

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves Evaluations
• Bilingual – Fluent in English and Spanish
• International Relations
• Project Coordinator

Education

BS degree, mechanical engineering, Texas A&M University, 1976
Honors: Pi Tau Sigma and Tau Beta Pi Honorary Fraternities, Magna Cum Laude Degree Basic and advanced reservoir engineering short courses, Texas A&M University
Industry sponsored short courses in well log evaluation, waterflooding, formation evaluation, pressure transient analysis, core analysis and reservoir simulation

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Over 40 years of diverse experience in evaluating oil and gas properties, more than 35 years with Ryder Scott. Served as group leader for over 20 years in Ryder Scott’s Houston Office, coordinating more than 50 major international projects composed of multidisciplinary team evaluation. Previously Executive Vice President, currently President and a member of the Board of Directors.

Economic Evaluations: Economic evaluation experience in various geographical areas world-wide. • Determination of oil, gas, condensate and plant product reserves (deterministic and probabilistic) including cost analysis studies and economic appraisal of properties

Reserve Certifications: Work with the SEC and SPE-PRMS reserve definitions on a daily basis and therefore developed a familiarity with the application of these definitions in the classification of reserves. Dealt with the reserve definitions set by other international exchange commissions. Interacted with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of Ryder Scott clients and have advised clients on approaches to their reserves reporting.

Thermal Recovery Reserves Studies: Performed extensive thermal recovery reserves studies of heavy oil reservoirs in the San Joaquin Basin, California (South Belridge, Midway Sunset, Kern Front, Kern River, Coalinga, West Coalinga Fee, Arroyo Grande, Lost Hills) and other parts of the world, including the Duri Field (largest steamflood operation) in Indonesia. Areas of investigation included the analysis of cyclic steam injection, design of steam injection projects with recommendations of well spacing, type of injection pattern, expected steam requirements over the life of the projects, estimated reserves, and cost analysis. Conducted extensive surveillance on existing mature projects to evaluate potential for infill drilling, alternate injection schemes, and steam injection rate modifications. The Duri field project required the estimation of the remaining reserves and steam requirements for the developed and undeveloped segments of the field in order to assess the economic viability of constructing a pipeline from central to north Sumatra (U.S. $500,000M) for the purpose of providing fuel gas for steam generation.

Development Plans: Extensive experience onshore and offshore, preparing drilling schedules and development plans to achieve optimum economics while adhering to market demands and complying with equipment and logistical limitations.

Advisor: Assisted clients in the negotiation of gas supply and gas sales contract terms to insure proper commitment of resources from seller to buyer, fair negotiation of gas pricing formulas, and ability of seller to meet contractual supply of gas.

Other Areas of Proficiency

Underground Gas Storage: Performed detailed feasibility study of converting the Fulshear Field into a gas storage property. Performed volumetric study of gas storage capacity, wellbore and field deliverability calculations, wellbore utilization study, drilling requirements and cost requirements. Field was ultimately converted into a successful gas storage project. Assisted in the evaluation of the West Clearlake Field Gas Storage Project. This field is characterized by a strong waterdrive and was converted into a successful gas storage project.

Material Balance Studies: Extensive use of Ryder Scott’s proprietary software Matbal to solve problems related to material balance for both oil and gas reservoirs under simple and complicated drive mechanisms.

Waterflood Design: Waterflood design and surveillance in numerous types of geological formations. Significant experience evaluating and designing waterfloods in various formations including the Caddo Limestone, San Andres and Clearfork formations of North-Central and West Texas, Gulf Coast Frio formations, Los Angeles Basin and Offshore California, San Joaquin Basin Diatomite Formation, Neuquen and San Jorge Basins of Argentina, and Offshore Greece.

Gas Deliverability Studies: Performed detailed gas deliverability studies for pipeline feasibility studies. Major projects include: (1) Corridor Block Gas Project in Indonesia, a study to evaluate the feasibility of supplying gas for a long term contract from the Corridor Block in South Sumatra to the Duri Field in Central Sumatra; (2) Central Dock Sud Project in Argentina, a project to supply gas for a long term contract from the Neuquen and Austral Basins in Argentina to the Central Dock Sud Plant in the Buenos Aires area; and (3) Yashlar Block in Central Turkmenistan, and the Western Desert Gas Project in Egypt. Studies involved constructing deliverability models using Ryder Scott’s proprietary software, GASDEL and PROCAST, constructing development plans and depletion plans for fields and integrating them with contract demand schedules for gas, determining requirements for compression and pipeline specifications, etc. Have performed gas deliverability studies for numerous other individual well and field projects for highly permeable and tight gas formations.

Expert Witness Testimony: Served as expert witness giving expert technical testimony in arbitration cases and legal proceedings.

Infill Drilling Studies: Performed numerous studies evaluating the effects and economic feasibility of infill drilling in simple and complex geological environments. Studies conducted for oil fields under primary and secondary recovery, and for gas fields with a high degree of reservoir stratification.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     1981 to Present
Chairman and CEO
Joined Ryder Scott Company in 1981 as a reservoir engineer. Advanced to Vice President in 1993 and Managing Senior Vice President in 2002. Elected to the Board of Directors in 2007, Executive Vice President in 2015, and currently resides as Chairman and CEO (2023). During this time at Ryder Scott, prepared evaluations of oil and gas properties including the determination of recoverable reserves and the economic value of the reserves. Coordinated major domestic and international projects (see attachment for notable international projects). Current role as Chairman and CEO involves oversight of business and engineering aspects of company operations, staffing and personnel assignments.

Natomas North America     1980 to 1981
Reservoir Engineer
Responsibilities including log analysis, recommendation of completion procedures, reserve evaluations for SEC filings, basic geology, material balance studies, improved recovery, development plans, preparation of budget forecasts, formation evaluation, etc. Responsible for the Southeast Division of the company including the Texas Gulf Coast, Louisiana and the Offshore Gulf Coast.

Sun Production Co.     1976 to 1979
Production and Reservoir Engineer
Responsible for numerous aspects of production and reservoir engineering for various fields operated by Sun to insure optimum performance from wells and field equipment. Specific assignments included: compressor studies; gathering system and injection system design and evaluation; artificial lift studies in rod pumping, gas lift and submersible pump life; workover, recompletion, and plug and abandonment procedures; corrosion studies; material balance studies. Conducted reservoir engineering studies in pressure maintenance; pressure transient analysis; development plans; log analysis and correlation; reserve evaluations; stimulation procedures (acidizing and fracturing); economic analysis; waterflood design and surveillance; and unitization studies. Performed numerous wellbore evaluations and reservoir studies recommending workover procedures for recompletion, stimulation, and injection. Recommended and designed several secondary recovery projects and monitored existing projects for optimization of production. Recommended the drilling of several delineation and infill wells.

Geographical Areas of Experience

United States
Gulf of Mexico – Onshore and Offshore
Permian Basin
Central and East Texas Rocky Mountain Region
Mid-Continent Region
California – Onshore and Offshore

International
Angola (Offshore)
Argentina – (All Basins)
Abu Dhabi
Australia
Bolivia
Cameroon
China
Colombia
Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
Gabon
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guatemala
Indonesia
Mexico
Nigeria
Peru
Qatar
Trinidad
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
United Kingdom
Venezuela
West Africa

Professional Associations

Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

Coordination of Major International Projects

Prinos Field – Offshore Greece
Purpose of this integrated study was to search for workover and drilling opportunities remaining from this mature multi-level waterflood in order to optimize its ultimate recovery and economic life. The field is a highly compartmentalized structure due to faulting. Performance evaluation was complicated by the complex geology multi-layers (approximately 18 different flow units), and intercommunication between some fault blocks. Analyzed tracer surveys, performance history, bottomhole pressure data, and well tests; integrated information with geological and geophysical (3D) data in order to evaluate future workovers, infill drilling, reserves and remaining economic life of the field.

Third Round Evaluation of Properties, Venezuela – 1997
Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams dedicated to the evaluation of various fields offered in the Venezuelan Third Round Offering. Teams consisted of Ryder Scott geoscientists, sub-contracted geoscientists of CAEX Exploration and Ryder Scott engineers. Work was performed for various clients. Studies required evaluation of 2D and 3D seismic data, review and re-mapping of numerous productive and potentially productive horizons, performance appraisals of historical data, construction of radial horizontal well model, construction of third round economic model, estimation of proved, probable, possible and potential (exploration) reserves, field development plans, production forecasts, and economic appraisals.

Bay of Campeche, Mexico – 1998
Integrated study of world class carbonate field located offshore, Mexico. Study was used as basis for evaluation of financing of > $U.S. 1.0 Billion dollar nitrogen injection plant. Study included geophysical evaluation of seismic data, geological interpretation, material balance and performance review of field using classical methods and numerical simulation model.

Pipeline Feasibility Study and Contract Advisor – Offshore Indonesia – 1998
Integrated study to determine economic feasibility of multi-billion dollar project to construct major pipeline to transport gas from numerous fields and three operators, from offshore Indonesia to Singapore. Study was prepared for consortium of end users and the major arranger, Sembgas. After estimating proved, probable and possible gas reserves, a detailed development plan and gas deliverability model for all fields and operators was constructed. Economic model of the project was prepared using estimated infrastructure and development costs. Also served as Gas Consultant Advisor to Sembgas and the end users in the negotiation of technical terms for the Gas Supply Agreement.

Acquisition Study of Operating Company, Offshore Peru – 1998
Evaluation of proved, probable, possible and exploration potential of several offshore fields in Peru owned by Petrotech. Objective of study was to advise client on appraised NPV of properties for Bid Presentation. Study involved several hundred wells and numerous platforms. Coordinated a team of geoscientists and engineers, as well as services of sub-contractor experts of facilities and platforms, Lowe Offshore.

Divestiture Project – Onshore Fields, Germany – 1999
Coordinated the evaluation of various onshore fields in Germany for divestiture purposes. Study was prepared for owner of properties. Properties were mature, high watercut fields having hundreds of producers and injectors. Using limited available data, Ryder Scott relied on statistical workover and drilling results and evaluation of historical performance to appraise non-producing reserves. Estimated proved, probable, and possible reserves, and made future production forecasts and economic projections. Advised client on data gathering and enhanced evaluation techniques in order to optimize value of properties.

Appraisal of Chaco Properties – Bolivia – 1999
Coordinated evaluation of Chaco’s oil and gas properties in Bolivia. Study included the review of existing geophysical, geological, and engineering data, and review of existing third party reports. A market analysis was performed in order to validate operators’ forecast of future market gas sales rates. Constructed economic model based on terms of Operating Agreement and evaluated NPV of properties based on Ryder Scott’s revised estimates of reserves and various potential gas market and pricing scenarios.

Appraisal of Major Gas Property – Neuquen Basin, Argentina – 1999
Evaluation of a major gas property and exploration acreage in the Neuquen Basin of Argentina. Study was prepared utilizing 3D seismic data, historical performance data, and various existing operator and third party reports. Study took advantage of substantial experience gained by Ryder Scott Company in most of the major offset fields in the area through prior studies also coordinated by Mr. Ramirez. In addition to extensive geophysical, petrophysical and geological analyses, Ryder Scott audited the results of a third party numerical model in order to derive its conclusions related to future expected field performance. Extensive material balance work was also performed. Study was performed for the purpose of assessing the NPV of the property for submittal of bid to purchase by client.

Evaluation of Cabimas Field, Maracaibo Basin, Venezuela – 1999
Coordination of multidisciplinary team in charge of appraisal of the Cabimas Field, Venezuela. Study included the appraisal of producing reserves for more than 400 wells. Assessment was made of the infill and delineation drilling potentials of the shallow Miocene formations, as well as the deeper Eocene sands. An extensive infill and delineation drilling program was recommended. The study was utilized by a major world financial institution for assessment of financing the development plan for one of the participants in the project. Economic evaluation was performed using the Venezuelan Third Round economic model.

Western Desert Gas Project – 2000
Lead engineer and coordinator of major gas reserves and deliverability study in the Western Desert, Egypt. Integrated team of geophysicists, geologists and engineers were used to conduct a detailed study of the volumetric gas reserves for seven multi-pay fields in the area. A gas deliverability model was constructed linking all fields and reservoirs to a gathering network and a production forecast for the total project was produced. Detail analysis of seismic data, petrophysical well log and core data, PVT data, RFT pressures, well test analysis, and gas deliverability were performed. A gas forecast to meet contract demands was generated which included timing for drilling undeveloped locations and recompleting wells. Recommendations for compression requirements and timing were included.

Determination of Fair Market Value of Exploration Resources – 2001
Coordinated a team of geophysicists, geologists and engineers in a study to assess the Fair Market Value of the exploration portfolio of two large independent companies. An extensive exploration portfolio was assessed with prospects in several offshore basins of Australia, Western Africa, Gulf of Mexico, U.K., Bolivia, and Trinidad. Exploration resources were determined probabilistically by prospect. Probabilistic models were constructed taking into consideration geologic risks, economic risks, political risks, marketing risks, and the fiscal terms of the variouspermits and contract areas. Ultimately a range of Fair Market Value for the combined portfolio of each company was assessed.

Audit of Reserves Committed to OCP Pipeline Project – Oriente Basin – Ecuador – 2001 Coordinated the review of reserves for six operating companies in the Oriente Basin, which committed oil reserves for the financing of the OCP Pipeline project in Ecuador. Conducted extensive review of the estimated proved, probable, and possible reserves and exploration resources for these companies using a team of geophysicists, geologists and engineers. Reviewed seismic data, geological data and interpretative work performed by the operators, historical performance data, numerical simulation models, etc. in order to verify or revise reserves according to our assessment. Prepared a report related to the overall results of the investigation as well as a general overview on the exploration potential of the Oriente Basin.

Advisor to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company – 2002 to 2003
Member of technical team evaluating bids presented to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for the purchase of certain interests in the Upper Zakum field, worlds’ largest offshore oil field. Responsible for reviewing the technical capabilities of six of the world’s major companies selected as bidders for the project and for advising ADNOC of the expertise owned by these companies.

Appraisal of Heavy Oil Project in Orinoco Belt – Venezuela – 2004
Evaluated the reserves and reviewed the field development plan for one of the major syncrude projects in the Orinoco Belt. Lead project engineer in the integrated team

Evaluation of Several Major Fields in Colombia – 2002 to 2004
Performed reserve studies in numerous major and minor fields in Colombia, South America for Ecopetrol and other producing companies. Studies performed in the Upper, Middle, and Lower Magdalena Valley Basins, Llanos Basin, Guajira Basin and other areas.

Participated in Major Company Audit Team – Colombia and Venezuela – 2004
Member of reserve audit teams of two major companies reviewing and advising companies of appropriate reserves bookings in Colombia and Venezuela, South America. Properties reviewed were in the Lake Maracaibo area, Venezuela and Eastern Llanos area, Colombia.

Evaluation of Reserves for Pemex’s Northern Region – 2005 to 2014
Coordinated the certification of reserves for the Northern Region of Mexico with offices in Reynosa, Poza Rica, Tampico and Veracruz. The subject evaluation includes approximately 30,000 wells and more than 300 fields.

Evaluation of Reserves and Future Exploitation Plans for foreign company contract areas – Venezuela – 2006
Team leader for evaluation of various contract areas operated by foreign companies in Venezuela for conversion of contracts to Expresas Mixtas.

Evaluation of Various Offshore Blocks in Angola, West Africa – 2007 to 2012
Technical advisor and engineering manager of large project related to the estimation of gas reserves attributable to various offshore blocks in Angola.

Review of Reserve Reports Submitted to the National Agency of Hydrocarbons of Colombia
Project coordinator of study requiring the appraisal of approximately 70 reserve reports submitted to the National Agency of Hydrocarbons (ANH) by as many companies. Among the primary objectives of the study was the review of the methodologies and procedures for reserve estimations in the subject reports and opine as to the appropriate and correct use of such procedures in relation to compliance with SPE-PRMS reserves definitions.

Evaluation of Oil and Gas Reserves and Review of Operator Development Plans for Bolivia 2010-2011
Project coordinator for the evaluation of the oil and gas reserves for the country of Bolivia. The project included the evaluation of geologically complex naturally fractured fields in southern Bolivia. Subsequent study pertained to the review of the development plans of two of Bolivia’s mega-fields and presentation of alternate development plans to assist in increasing production and optimizing field recovery.

Evaluation of the Situche Central Field in Peru – 2013
Project encompassed the geological and engineering study of subject field, with emphasis on recoverable reserves and development plans. Conducted economic sensitivity analysis to investigate various types of contractual models for the offering of the property for bid in search of an operating partner. Evaluated sensitivities based on license agreements and PSC contracts.

Review of Development Plans proposed by Pemex for 164 fields in the Northern Region – 2014 – CNH
Project coordinator for the review of Pemex’s technical and execution capacity to execute the development plans proposed by said company for 164 fields considered in Round 0. Evaluation conducted on behalf of Commission Nacional de Hidrocarburos (CNH) of Mexico.

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves and Economic Evaluations

Education

BS degree, petroleum engineering (minor in geology) Texas A&M University, 2007

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Over 10 years of diverse experience in classical reservoir engineering and petroleum reserves evaluation.

Reserves Evaluation and Certifications: Experience includes conducting reserves evaluations under the strict Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidelines and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and World Petroleum Congress (WPC) definitions. Expert in the evaluation of reserves and future income under a variety of fiscal terms and model contracts.

Acquisition and Divestiture Work: Experienced with reservoir evaluation studies for use in both acquisitions and divestitures of oil and gas properties for various Ryder Scott’s clients. Conducted multiple evaluations and due diligence studies for investment groups, private equity firms, pension funds, etc while adhering to data room procedures to deliver meaningful results on extremely tight deadlines.

Economic Evaluations: Economic evaluation experience in various geographical areas. Experience includes the preparation of sales packages for divestiture and fair market value (FMV) evaluations using the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE) and Ryder Scott Internal guidelines.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2008 to Present
Vice President – Engineering
Evaluate petroleum reserves, field performance and economics applying various engineering techniques – emphasis on reserves estimation in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission and Society of Petroleum Engineers reserves estimation guidelines. Projects include detailed full-field analysis, infill drilling studies, annual SEC filings, property sales and acquisitions and project feasibility studies. Economic studies range from traditional domestic evaluations to complex production sharing agreements.

Professional Associations

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas
Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves Evaluations
• Water Flooding
• Field Development Plans
• Chemical EOR

Education

BS degree, Petroleum Engineering, Universidad de América, Bogotá – Colombia, 1992
MS degree, Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2008
Minor, International Petroleum Management, Business School, Texas A&M University, 2008

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Reservoir and Production Engineering: Reserves and Resource Evaluation, classification and reporting. Integrated reservoir studies, ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary asset team or to work independently. Use of traditional reservoir engineering principles, including performance analysis, volumetric analysis, well-test analysis, material-balance calculations, PVT analysis, and other reservoir engineering applications. Effectively combine geological and engineering principles to achieve a solution to reservoir problems. Hands-on experience in well completion, well stimulation, field production operations, and well testing.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2015 to Present
Vice President
Evaluate petroleum reserves, field performance, and economics by applying various reservoir engineering techniques. Emphasis on reserves estimation in accordance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and the Society of Petroleum Engineers Petroleum Resources Management System (SPE-PRMS). Projects include reserves assessment process, field performance detailed, volumetric analyses, full field analyses for annual regulatory filings, and property sales and acquisitions. Also, conduct project feasibility studies, field development plans, and chemical-enhanced oil recovery evaluations.

Hocol SA     1996 to 2015
Technical Manager
Performed project and reservoir management, field development planning, and reserves evaluations. Corporate coordinator for the reserves/resources process audit with external auditors. Managed resources-to-reserves process maturation technically and economically. Filed corporate reserves with U.S. SEC for four years. Defined strategies for field/prospect assessment and technology deployment for IOR/EOR. Responsible for a Chemical EOR (ASP) field implemented pilot project. Involved in prefeasibility of heavy oil upgrading, screening of heavy oil technologies and decision to implement steam-assisted gravity drainage as the EOR method of choice. Identified upside potential to enhance company’s portfolio. Responsible for integrated reservoir studies. Involved in integrated formation-damage studies and rock mechanics, water-injection optimization and field operations, well tests in black-oil and gas-condensate reservoirs, artificial lift optimization, and stimulation design and operations.

Halliburton Latin America     1992 to 1996
Field Engineer – Completion, Cementing, and Stimulation
Implemented well completions and wireline operations, well cementing, and well stimulation in Colombia and Venezuela.

Geographical Areas of Experience

Africa and the Middle East
Abu Dhabi
Bahrain
D.R. of Congo
Egypt
Kuwait
Pakistan
Oman

Oceania
Australia

North America
Alaska
Gulf of Mexico
Texas

Central and South America
Colombia
Ecuador
México
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela

Central and Southeast Asia
China
Thailand
Turkmenistan

Europe and the Former Soviet Union
Italy
Kazakhstan
United Kingdom

Professional Associations

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Society of Petroleum Engineers

Publications

Suarez, A.F., Soto, D., Borja, H.D., Daudin, R.Y.: “Massive Optimization Technique Improves Production of Mature Fields: San Francisco, Colombia”, Colombia SPE 138979, 2010 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference, 1-3 December 2010.

Suarez, A.F., Gaviria, W., Pavas, J, Frorup, M.D.: “Beating the Marginal Well Performance in a Mature Field: Sand Francisco Field in Colombia”, Colombia SPE 94987-MS, 205 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference, 20-23 June 2005.

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Field development
• Production modelling
• Economic Modeling
• Commercial valuation
• Cost and Schedule Estimation
• Subsea design
• Energy Transition

Education

BS degree, ocean engineering, Texas A&M University, 2007
MS degree, technology commercialization, The University of Texas at Austin, 2017

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Project engineer and manager with 15 years of diverse experience beginning with a decade of engineering and project management in deepwater EPCI, subsea, and pipeline design. Thereafter, performed oil and gas production and economic modelling, development scenarios and commercial analysis of offshore fields. A recent focus on various aspects of energy transition such as carbon capture, greenhouse gas emissions verification and validation, and supply chain analysis for application to offshore renewables. Other areas of expertise include product management in energy research and commercial analytics.

Economic Evaluations: Commercial and economic evaluation for oil and gas assets in various geographical areas. Monitors various elements of the energy supply chain including supply, demand, costs and financial strength of suppliers. High understanding of cost and risk analysis for offshore and onshore development projects, delivering reliable budgets and schedules. Acted as senior analyst and product manager in top tier energy analytics firms.

Project Development: Extensive knowledge in deepwater technology, operations, cost estimation techniques and project management. Acted as a project engineer for offshore projects performing engineering design, analysis, cost and schedule estimation. Managed major projects for subsea equipment and pipeline installation for upstream and midstream operators. Extremely skilled with subsea design and acted as a project engineer while learning more and umbilical manufacturing aspects for the Aker Subsea in Alabama.

Other Areas of Proficiency

Field Operations: Highly qualified in operations with projects under budget and on time. Led engineering deliverables and field operations for fabrication, load out, transportation, and installation of rigid jumpers, subsea foundations, and structures located in the Noble and Tamar Field Developments in Israel. Led engineering analysis and field operations for jumper fabrication, transportation, and installation in the Gulf of Mexico.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2022 to Present
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Due diligence and evaluation of field development plans, production performance, project economics, commercial asset valuation and greenhouse gas emissions calculations, integrating various engineering and commercial aspects.

Rystad Energy     2021 to 2022
Lead Analyst, North America Energy Services
Monitored various elements of the energy supply chain including supply, demand, costs, and financial strength of suppliers across all sectors from seismic to decommissioning. Reviewed the energy transition to renewable sources like offshore wind and solar. Projects also included corporate portfolio benchmarking.

Welligence Energy Analytics     2019 to 2020
Vice President, US Gulf of Mexico
Led the expansion of Welligence into the US Gulf of Mexico and launched a product in a mere eight months for use in evaluating assets for portfolio benchmarking, merger and acquisitions, and new field developments. Built the upstream sector’s most sophisticated and user-friendly commercial analysis platform that included asset production profiles, costs, and markets for the Gulf of Mexico fields, backed by the most comprehensive and robust data set and powered by state-of-the-art machine learning models. Consulting work included midstream asset valuation and forecasting.

Wood Mackenzie     2017 to 2019
Senior Research Analyst, Upstream Gulf of Mexico
Started from bottom-up well-level analysis and field research, rolled that up to field level commercial analysis reports, then developed a macro view of the region and the broader sector. Brought a unique value to the team through my deep knowledge of deepwater technology, operations, cost estimation techniques, and project management – but also the ability to see the bigger picture and how the sector was affected by outside elements like US onshore and the energy transition. Used strong writing skills for authoring custom reports based on deep-dive analysis or industry events such as M&A transactions, always with a goal of bringing a unique value add for the readers. Made multiple presentations to clients and industry events on higher-level views. Consulting work included due diligence for a deepwater midstream asset transaction.

EMAS AMC     2007 to 2017
Deputy Project Manager
Managed major projects for subsea and pipelines for upstream and midstream operators. Managed financial and operational delivery of engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) of rigid jumpers. Joined the project midway through and led recovery efforts to get engineering deliverables, vessel readiness, mobilization, and offshore operations back on track for umbilical, jumpers, flying leads, and subsea structures. Recovered and executed on schedule to the satisfaction of the company and client. Managed full scope and budget for engineering deliverables and offshore operations for multiple fabrication and installation campaigns. Acted as a project engineer for offshore projects performing engineering design, analysis, cost, and schedule estimation.

Geographical Areas of Experience

Africa and Middle East
Angola
Ghana
Republic of Congo
South Africa
Israel
Saudi Arabia

Central and Southeast Asia
India
Indonesia 

Europe and Former Soviet Union
Italy
Norway
Spain

North America
California
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Texas
Mexico

Central and South America
Argentina
Barbados
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela

Publications

Turner III, William J., “Floating Production Systems: What’s Next?” OTC-30715-MS, Offshore Technology Conference, 4 May 2020.

Presentations

“M&A Drivers in the Gulf of Mexico”, Offshore Energy Law Conference, 22 May 2019.

“Are we getting ‘Bang for the Buck’ from Subsea Interventions?”, Subsea Well Intervention Symposium, 9 August 2018.

Key Attributes and Proficiencies

• Reserves Evaluations (SEC-Compliant and SPE-PRMS)
• Probabilistic Analysis
• Unconventional Analysis
• Shelf & Deepwater Gulf of Mexico
• Oil and Gas Price Modeling

Education

BS degree, chemical engineering, Texas A&M University, 2001

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Twenty years of industry experience with 14 years in reservoir engineering, reserve determinations, reservoir studies, and economic evaluations.  Extensive experience in conducting reserves evaluations under both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and Society of Petroleum Engineers Petroleum Resources Management System (SPE-PRMS) guidelines.  Work with a variety of widely used economic programs such as ARIES, PEEP, PHDWin, OGRE and ValNav.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2007 to Present
Vice President
Perform evaluations of reserves, field performance and economics (developing future net income) using deterministic and probabilistic methods. Emphasis to ensure reserves estimations are in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) and Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE-PRMS) reserves guidelines. Projects include performing detailed full field analyses, project feasibility studies, performing in-depth evaluation of fields for periodic SEC filings and bank reports, and supporting clients with borrowing base determinations, bankruptcies, and property acquisitions and divestitures. Perform evaluation of reserves using probabilistic methods – studies involve integration of independent geologic and engineering variable distributions to arrive at a combined probabilistic project outcome distribution.

ExxonMobil Development Co.     2001 to 2007
Project Cost Engineer / Project Controls Engineer
Project Controls Lead and Lead Estimator, Golden Pass Pipeline Project, Onshore Texas
Provide oversight and direction to ExxonMobil and Amec-Paragon project control teams. Present reports to executive management for activities across regulatory, engineering, construction, procurement and right-of-ways. Rollout monthly cost forecasts to assist in decisions on budgeting, labor and execution. Collect and analyze market intelligence to predict onsite construction costs for materials and labor.

Project Controls Lead and Lead Estimator, Qatar Gas-to-Liquids Project, Qatar
Coordinated costs surveys to Ras Laffan, Qatar, and Dubai, UAE, and gathered market intelligence from Middle East to create accurate estimates. Created pre-FEED offshore project cost estimates and managed all subsequent changes to the scope. Developed pre-FEED budget to monitor and forecast engineering costs and potential changes to the scope during project execution.

Project Cost Engineer / Project Controls Engineer
Extensive travels to Japan, S. Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Qatar and UAE in support of cost surveys for gathering intelligence to support field development concepts. Project controls lead auditor providing corporate level guidance to international projects. Participated in various bid reviews to qualify and check bid cost estimates submitted by contractors and ensured that those contractors understood scope of required work. Developed and trained in the use of onshore/offshore pipeline estimate tools used internationally across all projects.
Monitored and forecasted weekly cost activities during project execution (engineering, procurement and construction)
Developed general tools for project use, i.e., S-curves, cost and progress tables, labor loads, etc.

Geographical Areas of Experience

Africa and Middle East
Angola (offshore)
Nigeria

North America
California
Gulf of Mexico (Shelf and Deepwater)
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas

Central and Southeast Asia
China (offshore)

Professional Associations

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Society of Petroleum Engineers

Education

BA degree, mathematical science, Rice University, 1975
MS degree, petroleum engineering, University of Houston, 1981

Summary of Areas of Expertise

Diverse experience with both traditional and modern reservoir engineering analysis methods.

Integrated Reservoir Studies:  Extensive experience in providing both reservoir engineering and reservoir modeling expertise as a member in multiple integrated geoscience/engineering teams.  Subject studies involved the characterization and evaluation of multipay, deepwater Gulf of Mexico reservoirs for field exploitation/planning.  Developed full-field stochastic reservoir simulation models that captured the heterogeneous and compartmentalized nature of the prospective sands.  Models subsequently utilized as tool for flow assurance, field monitoring and surveillance.

Reservoir Simulation: Conducted numerous reservoir simulation studies of oil and gas fields throughout the world. Involved with all facets of simulation from initial model design/ conceptualization, model construction, history matching, and prediction to final project documentation. Simulation model types include full-field, sector, and single well studies. Example simulation studies include development of primary and secondary recovery models for field evaluation/development, gas storage field models for monitoring/leak detection/ quantification of losses, gas field models for deliverability estimation, and hazardous waste plume models for environmental regulation compliance.

Reservoir Engineering: Extensive experience in application of traditional engineering techniques such as decline curve analysis, material balance, volumetric analysis, PVT/rock properties analysis, nodal analysis, and well test evaluation.

Reserves and Economic Evaluations: Reserves/economic evaluation experience in various geographical areas using both deterministic and probabilistic methods.  Experience includes prospect screening, oil/gas reserves appraisal for corporate sales/acquisition, fair market value determination for reserves involved with litigation, and construction of customized software models for evaluation of foreign production-sharing contract economics.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP     2004 to Present
Senior Vice President – Group Coordinator
Responsible for reservoir engineering and modeling studies including integrated geoscience/engineering studies throughout the world.  Example of recent studies are: pressure buildup analysis from a dual porosity reservoir in Yemen; parameter sensitivity study for a prospective deepwater Gulf of Mexico field.

Knowledge Reservoir    2001 to 2004
Responsible for reservoir engineering and modeling portion of integrated geoscience/engineering studies for several Gulf of Mexico fields.  Subject studies included oil, retrograde, and dry gas reservoirs located in the Central GOM region.

Independent Petroleum Consultant    1981 to 2000
Engineering screening studies, reserve evaluation, fair market value determination, reservoir simulation.

Hubbell Consulting    1978 to 1980
Performed oil and gas property evaluations and reservoir simulation studies.

Scientific Software-Intercomp    1974 to 1977
Reservoir engineering and engineering economics.  Reservoir simulation.

Professional Associations

Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Registered Professional Engineer in Louisiana
Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers
Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts
Houston Geological Society
American Association of Petroleum Geologists