PetroTel
Ryan Verbanaz is a Senior Geologist at PetroTel since May 2013, specializing in petroleum exploration and the geology of the Arabian Peninsula. Responsibilities include identifying and prioritizing prospects based on petroleum systems. Prior to this role, Ryan served as a Research Assistant at Southern Illinois University, where research focused on reconstructing oceanic and glacial history using benthic foraminifera. Ryan's experience also includes work as a Surface Data Logger at Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd., developing lithology logs and detailed reports on sedimentary structures, as well as an internship at the U.S. Geological Survey, where Ryan utilized ArcGIS and MATLAB to develop a seismic velocity model. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Geological and Earth Sciences from Southern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
PetroTel
PetroTel is recognized worldwide as an industry leader in enhanced oil recovery, reservoir characterization and simulation, coalbed methane, production, and exploration technologies. We provide professional consulting and advisory services along with integrated project management support to domestic and international petroleum companies. Our activities span the entire spectrum of technical, project, and commercial functions along with all facets of the hydrocarbon exploitation cycle. We are an integrated team consisting of a number of highly qualified, versatile, and experienced experts and professionals that represent a diverse set of disciplines: reservoir engineering, reservoir simulation, reservoir characterization, enhanced oil recovery technologies, development geology and geophysics, exploration geology and geophysics, and petrophysics. We also have experts in economics and integrated project management and planning, including production, drilling, and facility engineering support. Together, we represent over 1100 years of combined experience and have broad experience in serving clients throughout the world. Our experience includes working with major oil companies in North and South America, South Asia, Russia, the Far East, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.