Dan Wells

Education

M.S., Geology,1990, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

B.S., Geology,1982, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

Industry Education

S.A. Holditch & Associates - Advanced Decline Curve Analysis (1989)

AAPG Training Seminar - Log Analysis of Carbonate Reservoirs (1988)

Matt Vavro - Supervising Drilling and Completion Operations (2002)

Executrain - Microsoft Access 2000 Introduction-Intermediate-Advanced (2002)

Geographix - Advanced Mapping Course (2007)

ArcGIS – Tools and Functionality Course (2009)

PetroSkills – Seismic Interpretation Course (2009)

Professional Experience

February 1992 to Present  

Wells Consulting, Inc.

Lexington, Kentucky

Principal.  I have successfully operated a geological consulting business specializing in gas and oil exploration and reserve reporting in the Appalachian basin. Areas of expertise include exploration mapping/prospect generation, seismic interpretation, reservoir geology, geophysical log interpretation, production rate decline curve/economic analysis, and oil and gas property appraisal. I have extensive experience in regional exploration mapping and prospect generation for various clastic and carbonate reservoirs in the Appalachian basin which has resulted in several hydrocarbon discoveries. My geological experience also includes mapping and analysis of Devonian Shale reservoirs in eastern Kentucky and West Virginia, 2d seismic interpretation exploring for Ordovician and Cambrian reservoirs in eastern Kentucky, reservoir characterization of a carbonate gas reservoir for conversion to gas storage, evaluation of various oil and gas prospects, evaluation of oil and gas company assets for acquisition bid, reservoir analysis for enhanced oil recovery, well site geology, evaluation of potential CBM prospects, and coal reserve appraisals.  I have prepared numerous oil and gas reserve reports for acquisitions, divestitures, bank financing, and estate appraisals. 

October 1981 to February 1992

Phil M. Miles and Associates

 Lexington, Kentucky

Geologist. Managed a regional exploration mapping program of eastern Kentucky. Concentrated primarily on the Mississippian Newman “Big Lime” reservoirs. Worked as well site geologist and performed gas well testing services for various clients. Generated gas, oil, and coal reserve estimates and reserve appraisals for various public and private companies. 

Professional Organizations

American Association of Petroleum Geologists - Member # 665927

Kentucky Oil and Gas Association

Society of Petroleum Engineers – Member #3199317

Certifications

1993, Kentucky Registered Professional Geologist

KPG #858

2009, Tennessee Registered Professional Geologist

TPG #5638

2009, AAPG-DPA Certified Petroleum Geologist

CPG #6017