Oil and Gas Expert Witnesses in Texas

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Oil and gas expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including petroleum engineering, geology, drilling operations, pipeline management, and energy economics. Some of the most common oil and gas expert witness specialties also include reservoir engineering, offshore drilling, hydraulic fracturing, natural gas processing, and oilfield safety. They can opine on the effects of environmental impact, drilling accidents, oil spills, property rights disputes, and regulatory compliance.

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This expert has over 35 years of advisory and energy industry experience for both domestic and international projects. As Director of Forensics and Dispute Services for Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, he consulted with a Moroccan oil and gas company in an international fraud dispute involving an oil service technology company, while he provided expert testimony and analysis for a separate multimillion dollar lawsuit involving oil and gas fraud. He also provided debtor assistance and testimony in bankruptcy proceedings involving a $200 million offshore oil and gas company. As a Managing Director with Econ One Research, he prepared a rebuttal report and testified in an international arbitration involving a dispute between a government and a developer of a major heavy oil project A member of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, he has been published in the "Journal of the American Chemical Society" and has testified in The Hague concerning the value of oil and gas reserves in an International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes proceeding. Currently, this expert is a Managing Director at an international consulting firm, where he continues to advise on oil, natural gas, and related energy issues.

Director, International Consulting Firm

Master of Management (MM), Northwestern University

Houston,

Texas

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr

This expert has been working in the petroleum industry for over 40 years. He has worked for numerous petroleum and energy firms in a variety of capacities, from production and drilling accountant and oil and gas accountant to senior internal auditor, control analyst, audit manager, and senior staff auditor. Awarded the honor of Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners, he holds a number of certifications for auditing, fraud examination, and consulting, while he has held membership in the Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies for over 40 years. Currently, this expert runs his own petroleum consulting firm, where he provides services in the areas of auditing, negotiation, reviews, due diligence, fraud, litigation support, and joint interest and contract compliance. His clients have included Amoco, Chevron, Exxon, and Texaco, among many others, and his audits have returned exceptions of up to $60 million. This expert is an author and widely published.

Owner and Principal, Petroleum Consulting Firm

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Eastern New Mexico University

Houston,

Texas

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Review Fee $215/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This expert is a certified OSHA outreach instructor , teaches OSHA compliance, and has spent many years focusing on the safety direction for construction, oil and gas companies. He earned his Masters Degree in Occupational Safety & Health from Columbia Southern University and has held numerous safety management positions. In addition to his leadership roles in the oil and gas space, he is a licensed paramedic. Currently, this expert is the Owner and Operator of an industrial safety school, and the Corporate Safety Director of an oil and gas company. He is completing his Law degree at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas.

President, An EMS Education Service in TX

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Columbia Southern University

Pleasanton,

Texas

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Review Fee $245/hr
Deposition Fee $295/hr
Court Fee $295/hr

This expert has more than 35 years of experience in the maritime and offshore oil & gas industries including an active seagoing career as a deck officer on tankers and bulk carriers; terminal controller in a container terminal responsible for the loading and discharging of ocean-going container vessels; master/offshore installation manager of semi-submersible drilling rigs; and marine surveying involved with all types of surveys in the offshore industry. He is a Master Mariner Unlimited and is currently an independent maritime and onshore/offshore drilling consultant.

Independent Maritime and Onshore/Offshore Drilling Consultant, null

Graduate, London University Sir John Cass College and South Shield Marine and Technical College

Tomball,

Texas

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Review Fee $425/hr
Deposition Fee $475/hr
Court Fee $475/hr

This qualified expert of Fracking Tools & Applications obtained his BS in Chemistry from Oklahoma State University and is a member of multiple Chemistry and Petroleum Professional Societies. This expert has more than forty five years of experience in both research, development, and field use of acidizing and fracturing fluids. He has worldwide experience in fracturing and acidizing stimulation, completion, well control operations, and knowledge of equipment and tools utilized in completion techniques unique to the oil field industry. He has published 70 Articles on Petroleum and Fracking and is currently the President of an Oil and Fracking Consulting Firm.

President & Senior Partner, An oil & fracking consultancy in TX

Bachelor of Science (BS), Oklahoma State University

Houston,

Texas

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Review Fee $535/hr
Deposition Fee $535/hr
Court Fee $535/hr

This qualified expert is a professional engineer who earned his BS from Texas A&M University and his MBA from the University of Houston. He is an advisory board member of GasPro Americas and the Gas to Liquid Technology Forum. Formerly, this expert has served various roles in the gas industry such as an Energy Consultant for Purvin & Gertz, a Gas Plants Manager for Hess Corporation, a VP at NextEra Energy Resources, and a Gas Processing Instructor at John M. Campbell & Co. Currently, he is a Director and Managing Partner for an energy consulting firm.

Director and Managing Partner, An energy consulting firm

Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Houston

Houston,

Texas

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Review Fee $325/hr
Deposition Fee $325/hr
Court Fee $325/hr

This expert on Oil and Gas Engineering has been in the industry for 30+ years. He has experience with engineering, engineering management, and forensic engineering investigations. He possesses a thorough understanding of design, construction, and operational needs. He obtained his BS in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University and his MS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston. He is a certified Professional Engineer in TX and is currently a Senior Consultant at a private engineering consultant firm.

Senior Consultant, A Private Engineering Consulting Firm

Master of Science (MS), University of Houston

Houston,

Texas

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert earned his PhD in law at the University of Naples Parthenope and his masters degree in comparative law at the University of Miami. He has formerly worked as the director of the India-U.S. Chamber of Commerce of Florida and the chairman and CEO of the United States Association of the Club of Rome. He is currently the president and CEO of a company that organizes speaking engagements for energy companies from around the world.

President and CEO, A Nonprofit Energy Professionals Company

Master of Laws (LLM), University of Miami

The Woodlands,

Texas

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Review Fee $225/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This expert has nearly 30 years of experience consulting on matters involving energy and utilities, oil and natural gas, refining, renewable energy, petrochemicals, and project management. He earned a BS in engineering from Bangalore University in India, and served as a project manager at an engineering consultancy in India for two years before attending graduate school in Texas. While earning a MS in engineering at Texas Tech University, this expert served as a research assistant with the civil engineering department. He went on to serve as a senior consultant at Green & Associates, an engineering and management consultancy. Currently, this expert serves as a contract consultant at an engineering firm in Texas, as well as a consultant at an independent engineering consultancy.

Consultant, An independent engineering consultancy in TX

Master of Science (MS), Texas Tech University

Richardson,

Texas

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This highly-qualified expert is an MIT-trained engineer specialized in mechanical engineering, process engineering, oil and gas, flow assurance, and thermal-hydraulics with 40 years of experience in his field. After graduating from the industrial engineer program at the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Venezuela, he went on to study at MIT, earning an MSc, an ME, and a PhD. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas and is a Bechtel-certified engineering supervisor and project engineering manager, as well as a Bechtel distinguished engineer. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. He worked as an engineer for several firms in Venezuela for over 25 years before moving to the United States to serve as BP America's process engineering team coordinator. He then went on to serve as a process engineering manager for Jacobs Engineering and a flow assurance manager for both Technip and Bechtel Engineering. He has received several honors and awards for his work, including being the first Hispanic recipient of the Madam Curie Research Grant. Currently, this expert serves as the president of a mechanical, process, and flow assurance engineering consulting firm in Texas.

President, A Mechanical and Flow Assurance Engineering Consulting Firm in TX

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Katy,

Texas

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FAQs for Oil and Gas Expert Witnesses

What is the role of an oil and gas expert witness in a legal case?

An oil and gas expert witness provides specialized knowledge about the industry, including drilling operations, pipeline management, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance. They can offer crucial insights to support or challenge evidence in a case.

What types of cases might require an oil and gas expert witness?

Cases involving land rights disputes, environmental damage claims, industrial accidents, contract disputes between oil companies, or allegations of regulatory non-compliance often require an oil and gas expert witness.

Are there subspecialties within the field of oil and gas that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas such as petroleum engineering, geology, environmental impact assessment, offshore drilling operations, or energy economics.

How can an oil and gas expert witness assist in cases related to environmental damage?

These experts can assess the extent of environmental harm caused by oil spills or leaks, evaluate cleanup efforts, and provide testimony on industry standards for preventing such incidents.

Why would I need an expert witness with a background in petroleum engineering for my case?

A petroleum engineer can provide detailed insights into drilling operations, reservoir management, production methods, and equipment safety standards. This expertise can be critical in cases involving technical disputes or accidents.

How does Expert Institute select its Oil and Gas expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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