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Director, dCarbon Ventures / Subsurface Integration & CCS Advisor
Energy executive at BKV Corporation who originated Class VI CO2 sequestration projects and advanced CCS venture development.
United StatesDirector, dCarbon Ventures / Subsurface Integration & CCS Advisor at BKV Corporation/X3 Acquisitions
Built BKV's CCS venture from concept into a formal business unit, directing cross-functional teams across subsurface, facilities, commercial, land, regulatory, and partner development. Originated two Class VI CO2 sequestration projects and structured the divestiture of the Whites Bayou CCS project to ExxonMobil.
Carbon Capture and StorageClass VI PermittingCCS Venture DevelopmentProject OriginationCross functional Leadership45QRegulatory Strategy
Served as client-facing technical leader and subject matter expert for an AI and machine learning software company, managing ~50% of the client portfolio and contributing $3MM of the company's $5MM in annual SaaS revenue. Led machine learning driven development planning engagements with ~30 E&P companies, including ExxonMobil, Pioneer, Chesapeake, and Shell.
AIMachine LearningClient ManagementSaaS RevenueDevelopment PlanningTechnical Validation
Established Noble Energy's first data analytics function, applying AI and machine learning to stimulation design, well placement, and reservoir simulation. Delivered $100MM+ in annual incremental development value and generated $20MM in inaugural year project value through a Community of Practice.
Data AnalysisAIMachine LearningPythonpredictive modelingMultivariate analysisCommunity of Practice
Directed a 15-person multidisciplinary team in development planning, reserves booking, and land optimization across 330,000+ acres. Added 80 MMBOE of proven undeveloped reserves annually and secured approval for two of Colorado's first Comprehensive Drilling Plans.
Reservoir ManagementDevelopment PlanningReservationsLand OptimizationSpacingPermittingNPV Optimization
Led integrated development planning across the Wells Ranch acreage, managing a $3M annual budget to support a 2-3 rig operation. Increased average internal rate of return by 10% to more than 30% by developing 20 strategic plans across 25,000 acres.
Development PlanningStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementEconomic AnalysisNPV10 Analysis
Directed well engineering and integrated development planning for the Mustang area, doubling annual well completions to 91. Generated $180MM to $450MM in total development value by deploying plug and perforate techniques and high-intensity fracture designs.
Well EngineerDevelopment PlanningCompletionsPlug and PerforateFracture DesignNPV10 Analysis
Scaled new-well production activity from ~10 to 100+ wells annually, managed appraisal wells validating the East Pony area, and led the Niobrara Cost Reduction Task Force. Improved estimated ultimate recovery per well by 20–40% and reduced capital costs by 20–40%.
Production EngineeringWell EvaluationCost ReductionEUR ImprovementCapital Management
Managed production engineering for a ~30,000-barrel-per-day oil operation, leading a $30MM workover program that delivered 5,000 boe/d in net production benefit. Awarded BP's Global Helios Award for contributions.
Production EngineeringWorkoverWell OptimizationProject ManagementHelios Award
Directed the start-up and optimization of 30 oil, 4 gas injection, and 6 water injection wells on BP's Azeri platforms in the Caspian Sea, achieving a combined output of 500,000 bopd and 800 MMscf/d. Developed and mentored national staff subsequently deployed across global operations.
Well Start UpWell OptimizationOil ProductionGas InjectionWater InjectionMentorship
Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado.
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