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Petroleum geologist with expertise in multiple Texas basins and the Midcontinent.
Worked as a managing geological and operating advisor at Ames Energy Advisors. Interned as a geotech at a San Antonio-based oil and gas investment company while earning a BA in geosciences from Trinity University. "I got hooked on drilling and producing oil and gas wells. I can't think of a better industry to be in." Currently finishing up his MS in Energy and Earth Resources from University of Texas at Austin. Active in the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies and the South Texas Geological Society.About unconventional versus conventional activity, says the upstream industry is separating into two segments, primarily due to the capital intensity of unconventional and resource play development. “We’re conventional players. Having this separation actually gives us great opportunities. We’re going into cold, bypassed areas to rein- vigorate or kick off new plays.”
Accomplishments: Launched Ames Acock Oil & Gas, a new exploration company, as a partner.
“I think our expertise in upstream E&P is hard to compete with. I have confidence that we’re going to be very successful, because we have a track record of finding oil and gas.” Generated a number of successful drilling prospects and has several more that will be drilled soon.Overcoming competition in the industry: “It’s important to find your niche and make yourself stand out. You must be an outside-of-the-box thinker. Staying motivated is crucial because you will fail at certain things.”
Goals: "To be directly involved in a discovery that ignites a new play or proves up a new frontier basin."
Recently spoke about natural resources at a local school where his wife teaches. Hopes to further develop his involvement in sparking children’s interest in math and science. “I think it’s essential to motivate kids to be curious and ask questions. I want to help children challenge themselves in the realm of math and science.”Recommended Reading
ONGC’s M Field Starts Production in Bay of Bengal
2024-01-09 - ONGC’s M Field represents the second phase of the larger 98/2 Block development project which is expected to reach peak production of 45,000 bbl/d and 10 MMcm/d.
Beach Town Corpus Christi Grows into America’s Top Energy Port
2024-01-16 - The Port of Corpus Christi is the U.S.’ largest energy export gateway and in terms of total revenue tonnage as increased midstream investments have opened export markets for the prolific Permian Basin.
Trio Petroleum to Restart McCool Ranch Oilfield
2024-01-07 - California’s Trio Petroleum plans to restart oilfield production at McCool Ranch, where six wells that previously reached a production peak of 400 bbl/d.
Range Resources Expecting Production Increase in 4Q Production Results
2024-02-08 - Range Resources reports settlement gains from 2020 North Louisiana asset sale.
To Dawson: EOG, SM Energy, More Aim to Push Midland Heat Map North
2024-02-22 - SM Energy joined Birch Operations, EOG Resources and Callon Petroleum in applying the newest D&C intel to areas north of Midland and Martin counties.