Chris Bell
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Credentials
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Unconventional Reservoir Production (Rate Transient) Analysis
Society of Petroleum EngineersOct, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
PIPESIM Gas Field Operations
NEXT: A Schlumberger CompanyJul, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
OFM Forecast Analysis & Mapping Applications
NEXT: A Schlumberger CompanyApr, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
OFM Fundamentals Using Gas Operations Examples
NEXT: A Schlumberger CompanyApr, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Enersight WellSpring Training Course
EnersightJan, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Log Analysis
P.E.I.C.E.Aug, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Software Training in Fekete Harmony F.A.S.T. DeclinePlus
Fekete AssociatesFeb, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Unconventional Rate Transient Analysis in F.A.S.T. RTA
Fekete AssociatesFeb, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Evaluating and Developing Shale Resources
PetroSkillsOct, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Providence Energy Corporation
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Engineer
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Jan 2022 - Present
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EXCO Resources, Inc.
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Oil and Gas
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200 - 300 Employee
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Reservoir Engineer
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Feb 2014 - Jan 2022
Lead engineer for Haynesville and Bossier shale assets, while also assisting on the Eagle Ford asset. Responsible for managing the reserves of over 450 operated and 250 non-op wells, providing quarterly reports and maintaining compliance in the Aries databases. Additionally, provide detailed well reviews of performance and cost, work with third party auditors, prepare and propose AFE’s for op and non-op new drills and workovers, and analyzed A&D opportunities. Lead engineer for Haynesville and Bossier shale assets, while also assisting on the Eagle Ford asset. Responsible for managing the reserves of over 450 operated and 250 non-op wells, providing quarterly reports and maintaining compliance in the Aries databases. Additionally, provide detailed well reviews of performance and cost, work with third party auditors, prepare and propose AFE’s for op and non-op new drills and workovers, and analyzed A&D opportunities.
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Seneca Resources Company, LLC
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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200 - 300 Employee
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Reservoir Planning Engineer
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Apr 2013 - Feb 2014
Responsible for creating and implementing planning model for development of assets. Utilizing Enersight software to create development scenarios and sensitivities to determine production and economic impacts of adjustments on drilling and frac schedules, both near and long term. Using OFM to create operational gas & water forecasts and compression optimization to maximize asset value. Aid in planning and determination of pipeline and compression requirements for field development, as well as water sampling and pressure testing projects.
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EXCO Resources, Inc.
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Oil and Gas
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200 - 300 Employee
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Development & Delivery Team Engineer
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Aug 2011 - Apr 2013
Reservoir / production engineer responsible for evaluation of economic viability of company leases and potential reservoir areas. Implement type curves, known production data, and reservoir characteristics for estimations of possible production and delivery throughout the Marcellus play. Evaluated well performance, workover procedures, and impacts on productivity.
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Reservoir Characterization Engineer
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
Created and maintained well stock and set of characteristics including completions design, geological data, and reservoir properties. Utilized Prosper and Fekete Harmony suite to implement those characteristics in evaluations of reservoir. Gained nodal analysis and RTA experience.
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West Virginia University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2009 - Aug 2011
Worked alongside tenured faculty aiding in the research of permeability's effects in coalbed methane reservoirs. Specifically, working toward the development of type curves pertaining to CBM production. Also taught Natural Gas Laboratory course in addition. Worked alongside tenured faculty aiding in the research of permeability's effects in coalbed methane reservoirs. Specifically, working toward the development of type curves pertaining to CBM production. Also taught Natural Gas Laboratory course in addition.
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Education
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West Virginia University
Master of Science (M.S.), Petroleum Engineering -
Texas A&M University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Concentration in Data Analytics -
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering -
Enersight Training
Field Planning & Optimization -
Fekete Harmony Suite
RTA & DCA