Resume for William J. Jansa
Work Experience:
2002 - Present
Consultant
2005 - Present Knowledge - Reservoir LP Houston, TX
Contracted to Knowledge - Reservoir LLC
* Performed a study of subsea processing technologies. Processes included separation, pumping, injection, and compression.
* Performed deterministic & probabilistic reserve/resource reviews for offshore Brazilian
Oil & Gas Fields.
* Performed a 3P reserve review for an offshore Nigerian Oil Field.
* Built economic spreadsheet models (tax-royalty & PSC), and performed economic evaluations in support of asset acquisition opportunities (Continental Shelf of the Gulf of Mexico, the United Arab Emirates).
* Performed Monte Carlo probabilistic oil and gas recovery estimates for deep-water Gulf of Mexico prospects and discoveries (East Breaks, Alaminos Canyon, Keathley Canyon, Walker Ridge, and Mississippi Canyon protraction areas).
* Directed production optimization activities for an onshore Mexico project.
* Performed a Brazil exploration scoping study, correlating reservoir and production parameters to stratigraphic sequences.
* Performed a scoping study to identify upside potential in a mature Argentina oil field.
* Performed field studies, reserve estimates, and economic evaluations for several Trinidad oil fields.
* Performed probabilistic recovery estimates, economic evaluations (using PEEP), and decision tree expected value analysis for a 20,000' Anadarko Basin tight gas exploration prospect.
2002 - 2005 El Paso International E & P Houston, TX
Contracted to El Paso International E&P and New Ventures (through Collarini Associates).
* Performed economic evaluations & exploration risk analyses in support of new venture opportunities in Brazil and Trinidad.
* Prepared Plans of Development for Brazilian offshore oil & gas discoveries.
Worked with several oil & gas consulting firms, bidding for contract work:
* Director of Producing Operations in Star-Insight Energy Consulting Services’ bid for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ contract to repair & restore Iraq’s oil infrastructure.
* Production / Reservoir Engineer in Collarini Associates' bid for Dominion E&P’s A.W.P. (Olmos) Field Study.
* Auditor / Expert Witness in SI-International’s bid for Crimson Resources’ joint interest operating cost audit.
2002 - 2004 Southern Oaks Oil & Gas, LLC Houston, TX
Owner
Pursued acquiring oil & gas assets.
1999-2001 
Texaco Business Development Houston, TX
Texaco Business Development Houston, TXSenior Coordinator New Business
Producing Operations Representative for Texaco's International Business Development Group. Identified and pursued acquisition opportunities in support of Texaco's strategic objectives. Evaluated assets in the Far East, Middle East, Australasia, Africa, India, South America, and Eurasia. Participated in corporate acquisition and divestiture activities.
* Provided detailed analysis and direction in the Joint Operating Agreement negotiations for the $1.1 B Malampaya acquisition (Philippines). Received Texaco's. Outstanding Individual Contributor Award for this effort.
* Coordinated the $115 MM sale of Texaco's Trinmar assets (Trinidad). Activities included economic and financial valuations, SHE audits, and the preparation of the Information Memorandum and Purchase & Sale Agreement. Received Texaco's Outstanding Individual Contributor Award for this effort.
* Evaluated regional assets of 2-International Integrated E&P Companies and 4-Large Independent E&P Companies as part of corporate acquisition efforts. These companies we valued from $8 B to $13 B.
* Evaluated and prepared formal proposals for several asset and smaller company acquisition opportunities valued from $200 MM to $3.0 B ( $7.4 B Total).
* Led Texaco's evaluation of Repsol YPF’s Indonesia Asset offering. Evaluated assets, developed economic model, and recommended a “no-bid” stance to management ($700 MM).
1997-1999 Texaco International Ltd PNZ, Kuwait
Texaco International Ltd PNZ, KuwaitGeneral Superintendent Operations
Managed the producing operations in the Partitioned Neutral Zone (420 wells, 300 MBOPD), including the direct supervision of 4 - Division Superintendents responsible for reservoir engineering, production engineering, well & facility maintenance, and crude oil processing operations. Total Operations Department consisted of 300 personnel.
* Established a Department Performance Management System with performance measurement tracking, aligning employee goals with Division, Department, and Shareholder goals.
* Managed annual CAPEX & OPEX of $ 10 MM and $32 MM, respectively.
* Increased production by 63 MBOPD through workovers, pump optimization, and equipment downtime reduction.
* Implemented Safety Awareness Programs including regularly scheduled Safety Meetings and H2S Awareness Training.
1996-1997 Texaco International Ltd PNZ, Kuwait
Texaco International Ltd PNZ, KuwaitSuperintendent Petroleum Engineering
Managed the production engineering operations in the Partitioned Neutral Zone. Activities include the proposal & implementation of workovers, artificial lift design & installation, corrosion control, the operation of a petroleum laboratory, and the preparation of budget forecasts & AFE's for these activities. Supervised a staff of 40 personnel.
* Implemented 44 workovers at a cost of $4.2 MM, resulting in production gains of 24 MBOPD.
* Initiated a comprehensive down-hole pump optimization program which identified all pump optimization opportunities, prioritized opportunies according to production gains and costs, scheduled project implementation, and monitored project results.
* Implemented 63 pump optimization projects at a cost of $1.9 MM, resulting in production gains of 25 MBOPD.
1995-1996 Texaco Exploration & Technology. Dept. Houston, TX
Texaco Exploration & Technology. Dept. Houston, TXResearch Consultant
Provided operational guidance to technology professionals at Texaco's Technology Center
* Evaluated Texaco business unit assets in Indonesia, Trinidad, and USA, and developed recommendations for production enhancements.
* Estimated and certified reserves for the Natuna Block B Fields in Indonesia
(399 MMBO, 34 BCF).
* Served as Project Manager for a joint Caltex/Pertamina EOR Project Management Training Program.
1995 Caltex Pacific Indonesia Sumatra, Indonesia
Caltex Pacific Indonesia Sumatra, IndonesiaManager Bangko Asset Management Team
Led the asset development activities in 16 fields, including performing field reviews, estimating oil and gas reserves, identifying well & facility productivity improvement opportunities, developing short and long term depletion/business plans, and implementing development drilling, workover, waterflood, and producing facility optimization projects. Asset area consisted of 16 fields producing 48 MBOPD, and having 35 MMBOE Proved Reserves, 47 MMBOE Probable Reserves, and 86 MMBOE Possible Reserves. Supervised 5-Petroleum Engineers, 1-Design & Construction Engineer, 3-Geologists, 2-Technical Assistants, and 1-Administration Assistant. Results included under previous position of Head Reservoir Engineer.
1991-1995 Caltex Pacific Indonesia Sumatra, Indonesia
Caltex Pacific Indonesia Sumatra, IndonesiaHead Reservoir Engineer
Led the reservoir management activities in 89 fields, producing 165 MBOPD & 90 MMCFPD. These fields had booked reserves of 533 MMBO & 241 BCF (Proved), 283 MMBO & 137 BCF(Probable), and 186 MMBO & 53 BCF (Possible). Activities included performing field reviews, estimating oil and gas reserves, identifying well productivity improvement opportunities, developing depletion/business plans, and implementing development drilling, workover, and waterflood projects. Supervised 4-Senior Reservoir Engineers, 7-Reservoir Engineers, and 3-Engineer Assistants.
* Generated Development Well Proposals for 153 wells ($91 MM investment, 86 MMBO reserves, 55 MBOPD IP, & $88 MM NPV).
* Generated 161 formal workover recommendations for production increase of 36 MBOPD.
* Led a team of geophysicists and geologists in the evaluation of gas reserves and deliverability of several fields located in South Sumatra (2.0 TCF).
* Led a team responsible for reorganizing CPI's functional organizations into cross-functional asset teams.
1979 - 1991 Texaco USA Texas & Louisiana
Texaco USA Texas & LouisianaOther Assignments:
Portfolio Supervisor (A&D, Reserve Estimation & Certification) - TX & LA Gulf Coast, E. TX
Property Sales Engineer - TX & LA Gulf Coast, E. Texas
Drilling Engineer - TX Gulf Coast
Operations Engineer (Workovers) - TX Gulf Coast, E. Texas
Reservoir Engineer - TX Gulf Coast
Field Engineer - TX Gulf Coast
Education:
B.S. Ocean / Civil Engineering, 1979 Texas A&M University
Business Valuation, 1999 Mergers & Acquisitions, 1999 Rice University Executive Education, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management
License: Registered Professional Engineer in Texas (Petroleum Engineering)
Affiliations:
Member - Society Petroleum Engineers
Member - Coastal Conservation Association Member - Surfrider Foundation
Member - Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University
References: Provided Upon Request
William J. Jansa, P.E.
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