Engineering 'mindset' doesn't include politics Apr 3, 2008
"In people usually study engineering simply because they think it offers them a better future," said Sahimi, who is also the National Iranian Oil Co. chair in petroleum engineering at USC.. Page 2. (EETimes)
Pemberton Energy Ltd. - Update on drilling progress Mar 10, 2008
CALGARY, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - (TSX.V:PBT, FSE:P5W) Pemberton Energy Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has received a report on the progress of drilling on the exploratory well Pemberton Gage 10-15-82-3 W6M from Chapman Petroleum Engineering Ltd. On Friday, March 7, 2008, the drill depth was at 1220 m. within the Triassic Montney Formation five days after spud on target to reach an estimated total depth of 2337 m. in the Precambrian basement and thus fully evaluate the entire... (PR Newswire)
Viewpoint: Here are our 2008 primary endorsements - now go vote! Feb 19, 2008
Henry is a UT petroleum engineering alum who has worked for more than four decades in research and development for major U.S. drilling and oil field service companies, and has done private contract work for the commission, plugging and filling abandoned wells (which is high on the list of environmental defense measures). In fact, he says the commission's premier focus should be on safeguarding the environment from water, soil and air pollution associated with the industry, and he's well-versed... (The Daily Texan, TX)
Henry hopes third time’s the charm in latest bid for Railroad Commission Feb 15, 2008
Henry has a petroleum engineering degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and has worked in various areas of the oil industry for over forty years, most recently as a private contractor for the railroad commission plugging abandoned oil wells. He has also worked as a county commissioner, city manager and has served on the board of the Lower Colorado Regional Planning Commission. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Peyto Energy Trust announces improved reserve replacement efficiency with 2007 year end reserve report Feb 14, 2008
- For 2007, Peyto invested $122 million, less than 45% of its cash flow, to replace over 125% of its annual production with new Proved Producing reserves at a Finding, Development and Acquisition ("FD cost of $12.68/boe. As a result, the value (BT NPV(5), debt adjusted) of the remaining Proved Producing reserve assets was maintained at $19.53/unit. - Peyto replaced 175% of production with new Total Proved reserves at a FD of $9.42/boe and 117% of production with new Proved plus Probable... (PR Newswire)
Oil money cultivates a Mideast Ivy League Feb 11, 2008
Texas A&M, the largest of the Education City schools, teaches engineering, with petroleum engineering its largest program. Georgetown's foreign service school is the latest arrival. (International Herald Tribune)
Does Big Oil’ deserve our scorn? Feb 8, 2008
He received a bachelor s degree in petroleum engineering from Montana Tech in 1982, a master s degree in engineering management from the University of Alaska in 1987 and is a licensed/registered professional petroleum engineer who has worked on oil and gas developments around the globe. Retiring in 2005, he returned with his family to Opportunity and formed a consulting business. (Montana Standard, MT)
Show support for the Lady Miners, the Miners and our military Feb 8, 2008
-Warren Carroll, a 1959 petroleum engineering graduate of the Rolla campus who portrayed St. Pat in 1957. -Stevie Kearse, executive director of the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Lucas Energy Announces Record Third Fiscal Quarter 2008 Financial Results Feb 7, 2008
Reported the results of an independent study of the Company's oil and gas reserves performed by Forrest A. Garb and Associates, Inc., an independent licensed petroleum engineering firm based in Dallas. The report estimates the undiscounted future net revenue (FNR) from these reserves at $92,674,580, or a discounted PV-10 of $54,555,200, which is commonly known as the SEC PV-10 figure. (Primezone Releases)
Hanover Gold Announces Appointment of Executive Officers and Directors Jan 22, 2008
Tom Elliott earned his professional petroleum engineering degree from the Colorado School of Mines and has been an independent business consultant since 2004. From 2001 to 2004 he acted as a senior management adviser on a consultant-basis to Texas Independent Exploration. (Primezone Releases)
Independent Report Estimates Lucas Energy's Proved Reserves At $54.5 Million Jan 15, 2008
HOUSTON, Jan. 15, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Lucas Energy, Inc. (OTC BB: - ), a U.S. based independent oil and gas company, today announced the results of an independent study of the Company's oil and gas reserves performed by Forrest A. Garb and Associates, Inc., an independent licensed petroleum engineering firm based in Dallas. The report estimates the undiscounted future net revenue (FNR) from these reserves at $92,674,580, or a discounted PV-10 of $54,555,200, which is commonly known as the... (Primezone Releases)
Pemberton receives two additional oil drill recommendations from Chapman Petroleum Engineering Ltd. ON 15-82-3W6M. Jan 10, 2008
CALGARY, Jan. 10 /CNW/ - (TSXV: PBT, FSE: P5W) Pemberton Energy Ltd. (Pemberton) is pleased to announce that it has received a report from Chapman Petroleum Engineering Ltd. which details final drilling recommendations on section 15-82-3W6M on the Company's Peace River Arch property. The geophysical interpretation of the deeper Paleozoic interval has been refined on section 15-82-3W6M utilizing the 3D seismic program acquired by Pemberton Energy Ltd. last year as well as the seismic inversion of... (Canada Newswire)
Sonoran Energy Announces Promotion of Ralph Watkins and Andrew Williams Dec 6, 2007
Mr. Watkins holds a degree in petroleum engineering from Texas Aersity. Mr. Williams has 30 years of oil and gas finance and accounting experience. (PR Newswire)
Portable electricity, life-like prosthetics on the way Nov 17, 2007
It also offers specialized programs in aerospace, materials, petroleum engineering and telecommunications. For more information about UH, visit the universitys Newsroom at. (EurekAlert!)
Billings state Sen. Roy Brown stumps for governor seat in Havre Nov 8, 2007
He received a Bachelor of Science in petroleum engineering in 1974. He worked in petroleum-related jobs until 1986, when he formed his own business, which he sold in 1994 and is now semi-retired, he said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Montello Clarifies Acquisition of Additional Interest in Sarcee Project Nov 3, 2007
After conducting a detailed analysis of the 12-13 Well logs as well as logs from other wells in the area Chapman Petroleum Engineering Ltd. ("Chapman"), an independent petroleum engineering firm, prepared a Reserve and Economic Evaluation Report dated as of January 1, 2007 and assigned 190. 3 feet of net pay to the 12-13 Well and 144 feet of net pay to the 7-23-23-04 W5M location ("7-23 Well Location") which is included in the Sale Lands. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Montello Acquires Additional Interest In Sarcee Project Nov 2, 2007
After conducting a detailed analysis of the 12-13 Well logs as well as logs from other wells in the area Chapman Petroleum Engineering Ltd. ("Chapman"), an independent petroleum engineering firm, prepared a Reserve and Economic Evaluation Report dated as of January 1, 2007 and assigned 190. 3 feet of net pay to the 12-13 Well and 144 feet of net pay to the 7-23-23-04 W5M location ("7-23 Test Well Location") which is included in the Sale Lands. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Defense rests without Kohring's testimony Nov 1, 2007
He worked eight hours a day, made $16 an hour, and used the money to help pay for his first year as a petroleum engineering student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and to cover some bills at home, he said. Then it was prosecutor Joe Bottini's turn to ask the questions. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chevron ordered to pay $5.5M in firing case Oct 31, 2007
D. in petroleum engineering from Stanford University, was fired by Chevron in late 2003 after 15 years with the company. After a three-week trial stemming from incidents that occurred between September 2000 and December 2003, the jury found that Chevron retaliated against Pande after she complained about discrimination and fired her for reasons that violated a public policy. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Natural gas nanotech Oct 31, 2007
According to Saeid Mokhatab and Brian Towler of the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, at the University of Wyoming, in Laramie, there are many opportunities for the industry to exploit nanotechnology. However, there is a traditional lack of innovation in the exploration and production sector, a perception of high costs, new risks, and a general lack of awareness of the benefits of nanotechnology. (EurekAlert!)
Billings senator enters Gov. race Oct 30, 2007
He received a bachelor s of science degree in petroleum engineering from Montana Tech in Butte in 1974. Advancing a four-point program, Brown said he will work for long-term, real property tax relief; elimination of the business equipment tax now frozen at 3 percent; a return to accountability and integrity in campaign finance and openness in government; and the enactment of responsible state spending. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Pemberton looks forward to economic growth Oct 25, 2007
CALGARY, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - (TSX.V:PBT, FSE:P5W) Pemberton Energy Ltd. (Pemberton) wishes to announce that as a result of the successful conclusion of technical work on the 3D seismic, Chapman Petroleum Engineering Ltd. has recommended three firm drilling locations to the Company at this time, targeting multi zone potentially gas bearing horizons in the Mesozoic subsurface section. The first two proposed location would test a seismic amplitude anomaly interpreted to be a Gething... (PR Newswire)
New group formed to oppose refinery Oct 14, 2007
B.E. wrote on Oct 13, 2007 11:56 PM:" It' intresting that no-one is aware of the efinery in Newcastle. I don't know how big it is and I wonder what big water source they use? I also wonder how many people in Union County are trained in Petroleum Engineering? Or for that mater a Business or Chemistry degree. All would help get a high paying job there...SDSM is probably all over it. 1,800 jobs sure does make it sound like a super size refinery. I wonder if jobs associated with a refinery are... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Warrior Technology establishes academic program Oct 4, 2007
"Today's petroleum engineering students are tomorrow's petroleum engineers," said Victor Guerrero, president of Warrior Technology. "Providing leading colleges and universities with our state-of-the-art, UnRiskIT software gives these students a competitive edge and is good for the future of our domestic oil and gas industry.". (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Sustainable spirit: REI chief says the challenge is to connect people with nature Oct 2, 2007
hat's our competition, said Jewell, who came to REI after stints in petroleum engineering and banking. hat's what we're up against. (Missoulian, MT)
Ranhill unit and consortium members get US$149m job Sep 28, 2007
The consortium members are China Petroleum Engineering ruction Corp and Sudans Petroneeds Services International (PSI). In filing to Bursa Malaysia yesterday, Ranhill said the consortium would undertake expansion and upgrade works at the Melut Basin Oil Development Project Phase Two, Al-Jabalyn Central Processing Facility and Palouge Field Processing Facility. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Reno G. Biesele Sep 23, 2007
He graduated from UT Austin in Petroleum Engineering and retired from The Superior Oil Company after more than 40 years. Some of his hobbies were tennis, bowling, and photography. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Venoco, Inc. Hires Vice President For Texas, Promotes Vice President - Investor Relations Sep 18, 2007
Mr. McConaty is a graduate of Colorado School of Mines in Petroleum Engineering. The company also announced that Michael G. Edwards has been promoted to Vice President - Investor Relations and has relocated to the corporate office in Denver. (PR Newswire)
McPherson adds to Athletic Hall of Fame Oct. 12 Sep 8, 2007
Following her graduation from McPherson College with a B.A. in biology, she went on to earn a B.S. in petroleum engineering from Colorado School of Mines in 1982. Monahan currently resides in Denver, Colo. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Abraxas hires new manager to evaluate mergers and acquisitions Sep 6, 2007
Bommer received a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1978 and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas. Abraxas Petroleum (AMEX: ABP) is a San Antonio-based crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company with operations in Texas and Wyoming. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Gran Tierra Energy Increases Proved, Probable and Possible Oil Reserves 361% with 2007 Exploration Drilling Campaign Aug 13, 2007
GCA's statement of Probable and Possible reserves have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted petroleum engineering principles provided for in the document entitled Standards Pertaining to the Estimating and Auditing of Oil and Gas Reserves Information, promulgated by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Reserve definitions utilized are those approved by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, World Petroleum Council, American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Society of... (Canada Newswire)
Higher ed has 'teachable moment' Aug 5, 2007
It would make no sense for all the four-year schools to offer a petroleum engineering degree program, for instance ... A petroleum engineering laboratory is planned to meet some of the needs of the oil exploration and production industry. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The Firing Line Aug 2, 2007
Nicolas P. Roussel Petroleum engineering graduate student ... Michael H. Weatherl Petroleum engineering junior. (The Daily Texan, TX)
UND leaders learn by listening on bus tour Jul 24, 2007
LOADING Jul 24, 2007 - 04:03:49 CDT GRAND FORKS (AP) - University of North Dakota administrators say a bus tour to western North Dakota last fall has led to plans for a petroleum engineering laboratory, nursing programs and a new education center ... The UND School of Engineering and Mines is planning a petroleum engineering laboratory to train engineers for western oil fields ... Will Gosnold, the chairman of UND geology and geological engineering departments, said the petroleum engineering lab... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
CARBO Ceramics Inc. Names James B. Jennings and Randy L. Limbacher to the Board of Directors Jul 18, 2007
Mr. Limbacher earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University. William C. Morris, Chairman of the Board of CARBO Ceramics said, "We are pleased to further strengthen our Board with the appointment of two independent directors who have extensive expertise in the worldwide oil and gas industry. We are confident that Mr. Jennings and Mr. Limbacher will be valuable assets to CARBO's future growth and development." About CARBO Ceramics Inc. CARBO Ceramics... (PR Newswire)
Chevron Launches 'Dirty War' on Ecuador Court, Amazon Watch Warns Jul 5, 2007
Cabrera, 54, is a tenured professor at one of Ecuador's leading technical schools, where he teaches petroleum engineering, environmental science, mining, and geology. Ponce called the ads part of a "smear campaign" to cast doubt on the expert's work, set to begin today. (PR Newswire)
Tetra Technologies to spin-off master limited partnership Jun 29, 2007
The company, which has a petroleum engineering facility in Houston, manufactures production enhancement solutions for marginal and low pressure oil and gas wells. Related Industry stories. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
BMB Munai, Inc. Announces Increased Oil Reserves and 2007 Year End Results Jun 15, 2007
ALMATY, Kazakhstan, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BMB Munai, Inc. (Amex: ) announced today a summary of its annual evaluation of reserves prepared by reservoir consultant, Chapman Petroleum Engineering (Canada). The Chapman report discloses reserve increases over its prior annual report in P1 (Proven), 2P (Proven plus Probable) and 3P (Proven plus Probable plus Possible) of 11%, 24% and 18% respectively. (PR Newswire)
Train the young, Asian oil companies told Jun 13, 2007
Schlumberger Business Consulting global managing director of Schlumberger Ltd, France, Antoine Rostand, said another issue was the lack of graduates in geosciences and petroleum engineering as demand for such skilled personnel had now exceeded supply. The only way to train the young generation in Asia is to contract expertise, he told the audience when presenting his paper on Surviving the Skills Shortage. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Former Montana Tech player’s death an apparent suicidePosted on June 8 Jun 10, 2007
He studied petroleum engineering and had one semester left before graduation, school officials said. Tech football coach Bob Green said Jensen, who also played on special teams, had Tech career totals of 18 carries for 103 yards, four receptions for 68 yards, nine unassisted tackles and 12 assists. (Missoulian, MT)
Gunshot wound cause of death Jun 8, 2007
He studied petroleum engineering and had one semester remaining before graduation, school officials said. He had transferred to the Butte school from Montana State after his freshman year of college football. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana student found dead near Medora Jun 8, 2007
He studied petroleum engineering and had one semester remaining before graduation, school officials said. Tech football coach Bob Green said Jensen "touched everyone in our operation with his caring for his teammates and devotion to the team." > Montana student found dead near Medora. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Former Tech football player found dead in N.D. Jun 8, 2007
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Government cuts wounded Alaska soldier's aid Jun 4, 2007
He has thought about a broad range of majors, from petroleum engineering to psychology, but he wants to be sure it's feasible first, considering his disabilities. Says Hall: "I don't want to jump into something that any handicap I have will make me, like, 50 percent less effective.". (Anchorage Daily News)
The follies of Bush's Iran policy May 31, 2007
Muhammad Sahimi is professor of chemical and petroleum engineering at the University of Southern California. This article was distributed by Tribune Media Services. (International Herald Tribune)
Stratic Energy Announces Board and Management Changes May 30, 2007
He has a BSc degree in Geology and a PhD in Petroleum Engineering ... Mr. Sganzerla has a first degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering and resides in Milan. (Canada Newswire)
Energy XXI Announces New Vice Presidents May 11, 2007
O'Donnell is a 1986 graduate of Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. (Primezone Releases)
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. Reports 2007 Second Quarter Financial Results, Production and Reserve Increase May 9, 2007
Proved reserves at March 31, 2007 calculated by Pinnacle Energy Services, LLC, the Company's petroleum engineering consulting firm totaled 37. 4 bcfe an increase of 9% over year end September 30, 2006 proved reserves of 34. (PR Newswire)
Pemberton Energy Ltd. - Corporate Update May 7, 2007
CALGARY, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - (TSX.V:PBT, FSE:P5W) Pemberton Energy Ltd. wishes to announce that it has engaged the services of Chapman Petroleum Engineering Ltd. to provide engineering, geological and geophysical services on an in-depth ongoing basis, assisting with the Company's exploration, development and production activities ... In view of the new duties and services, Chapman Petroleum Engineering Ltd. relinquishes its role as the Company's independent reserve evaluation firm ...... (PR Newswire)
FairWest Energy Corporation Announces Proposed Property Disposition at Garrington, Alberta Apr 24, 2007
The sale price was negotiated by the parties and was based on an independent engineering evaluation prepared by Chapman Petroleum Engineering Ltd. with reference to the net present value, using escalated pricing and discounted at 10. The purchaser is a limited partnership of which the general partner is a company controlled by a director of FairWest and in which the director, directly or indirectly, may make an investment. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Caribou Resources Corp. 2006 Financial and Operating Results Apr 12, 2007
The Company retains McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd., an independent petroleum engineering firm, to evaluate the Company's proved plus probable oil and gas reserves. The estimation of reserves is subjective. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Exxon MobilCorp UK Regulatory Announcement: Mark Albers Elected Senior VP of Exxon Mobil Corp. Apr 3, 2007
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and raised in Texas, Mr. Albers holds a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A & M University. Mr. Albers is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the Institution of Engineers Australia, the CEO Forum, and serves on the Texas A & M Engineering Advisory Council. (BusinessWire)
More US College Students Studying Clean Energy Mar 29, 2007
At Stanford University in Silicon Valley, the Petroleum Engineering Department has renamed itself the Energy Resources Engineering Department. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has offered courses in green architecture and sustainable development. (Planet Ark, United States)
Venoco, Inc. Hires Sr. Vice President Mar 28, 2007
Mr. O'Donnell has a BS in Petroleum Engineering from Montana Tech, an MS in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He has been a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers as well as the American Petroleum Institute. (PR Newswire)
Noble donates $500K Mar 21, 2007
made a $500,000 gift to the in Golden to help build the campus's new petroleum engineering building, to be called Marquez Hall ... The 75,000-square-foot facility will accommodate the Petroleum Engineering Department's growing enrollment and expanding research initiatives ... Mines' Petroleum Engineering Department is one of the largest in the country, with more than 380 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in its degree programs. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Plane crash victim had just turned 50 Mar 21, 2007
Blanchard, who worked with his wife, Jan, in Arlington, Texas, was a graduate of Ryan High School and earned a petroleum engineering degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1981. Theresa Blanchard described her son as quick-witted and savvy. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
New Maps May Unlock Giant "Heavy Oil" Reserves, Expert Says Mar 20, 2007
"This could be the next phase of petroleum engineering," Schmitt said. "Instead of simply making guesses, we should be able to track where the fluids are coming from.". (National Geographic)
Ensign Energy Services Announces Record 2006 Financial Results Mar 19, 2007
Mr. Whitham holds a BS in Petroleum Engineering and a MS in Economics. Risks and Uncertainties This document contains forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties. (Canada Newswire)
Real Resources announces 2006 financial and operating results and reserves Mar 15, 2007
(b) Oil and natural gas reserves Approximately 86% of the Company's proved oil and gas reserves are evaluated and reported by an independent petroleum engineering consultant. The remaining 14% are internally evaluated by the company and then reviewed for reasonableness by the same independent petroleum engineering consultant. (Canada Newswire)
Check out the top picks Mar 5, 2007
Guide-Magazines-The Economic Times. BIG BUCKS: INV. GUIDE. (India Times)
Obama's only appearance in Texas stirs up crowd of about 20,000 Feb 28, 2007
Albert Christian, UT petroleum engineering junior, an exchange student from France who volunteered at the event, said Obama has become very popular in Europe. "He has become a real pillar in U.S. and world politics," Christian said. (U-Wire.com)
Tulsa couple makes $15 million donation Feb 23, 2007
Charles Stephenson is a 1959 OU petroleum engineering graduate who co-founded Vintage Petroleum. Peggy Stephenson is executive director of the Stephenson Family Foundation, which provides support for various community programs. (FOX23.com, OK)
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Marble, who has 32 years experience in the oil and gas industry and a B.S in petroleum engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, said the big news was the 5 million pipeline Hallwood is preparing to build across White County. We have already surveyed the right-of-way, and are building a facility north of Beebe, Marble said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
DeWitt moving on to BIGGER, badder foes Feb 17, 2007
"Right now, DeWitt weighs 173. "That's just easy weight on an average day," he said.His weight has gone up each year, and his record as well. This is DeWitt's seventh straight year on the mats. As a sophomore, he placed fourth in the region, DeWitt said.ScholarshipsAll those honors could put DeWitt in line for a wrestling scholarship, but it's not his only path. DeWitt is keeping his options open for college. He said he plans to go to college, with either a football, wrestling or rodeo... (Nogales International, AZ)
Core Lab Posts Q4 2006 EPS of $0.98; Year-Over-Year Quarterly EPS Up 78%; Sequential Quarterly EPS Up 18%; Company Raises Q1 and Full-Year 2007 Guidance Feb 15, 2007
Because declining Middle East fields are not exempt from the laws of physics and prudent petroleum engineering practices, the region presents significant opportunities for Core's technological expertise and future growth. Segment Highlights Core Laboratories reports results under three segments: Reservoir Description, Production Enhancement, and Reservoir Management. (PR Newswire)
