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EXECUTIVE
PROFILE: JOHN T. KULHA
EDUCATION BS in
Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh (Magna Cum Laude), MS in Petroleum
Engineering, University of Houston (Magna Cum Laude). KEY QUALIFICATIONS Over 28
years experience in petrophysical and petroleum engineering studies related to
exploration, development, reserve determination and property acquisition. Specialties include multi-well exploration,
evaluation and development studies in complex lithologies and in shaly sands, log-seismic
interrelationships, and the integration of rock data, production performance and log
interpretation. Mr. Kulha is a recognized
authority in the identification and evaluation of low resistivity, low contrast (LRLC) pay
zones and has presented seminars worldwide. John
has also provided expert witness testimony at the Texas Railroad Commission and for other
judicial boards. 1998 -
Present John T. Kulha, Petrophysical/Petroleum Engineering Consultant,
Houston, Texas. Petrophysical consulting support for development, exploration and acquisition projects
worldwide. 1980 -
1998 Loren
and Associates, Inc. Houston, Texas. Senior
consultant specializing in petrophysics, petroleum engineering and log/seismic calibration. 1973
– 1980 Shell
Oil Companies, Houston, Texas. Senior
Petrophysical Engineer with on-site engineering responsibility/authority, developed overpressure prediction methodology
related abnormal borehole stress field and coordinated the California operations
development program (100+ wells with eight rigs) with a staff of ten. Colombia,
Exploratory Field: Evaluation of initial four appraisal wells leading to major discovery. Ecuador,
Oriente Basin: Coordination of data acquisition and integration, evaluation and
log/seismic calibration on a 190-well project (eight producing fields with regional
wildcats) under a three-month time constraint. Provided
ongoing petrophysical support during exploration drilling. FSU,
Stavropol Region: Coordinated data acquisition and the integration of log, core and test
data for 46 wells to help client assess potential for field redevelopment joint venture. Expanded study to representative wells in five
adjacent fields. Presented project results to
potential partner. Ghana,
Offshore, North and South Tano Fields: Evaluation and audit of existing wells for
potential joint venture opportunity. Ivory
Coast, Offshore, Various Fields: Evaluations of several fields with ongoing petrophysical
support and evaluation of exploration wells. Jordan,
Rift Valley: Evaluation of bypassed pay in abandoned wells to develop major field
opportunity prospect in client’s 6950 km2 P.S.A. Presented results to world-wide investors. Korea,
Offshore: Evaluation of existing and exploratory offshore wells in conjunction with a
multi-discipline team study. Identified
bypassed pay opportunities that lead to subsequent discovery. Mexico,
Macuspana Basin: Evaluation of multiple wells for potential bypassed gas pays. Mexico,
Offshore: Evaluation of fractured carbonates for potential bypassed pay opportunities. Mexico,
Reynosa, Burgos Basin: Petrophysical mentor to PEMEX staff in the Burgos Basin, Reynosa
office. Evaluation of exploration wells,
prospect development and mentoring in petrophysical and petroleum engineering technical
concepts and methods. Teamed with four other
geoscience / engineering companies on the project. Mexico,
Tampico, Burgos Basin: Petrophysical mentor to PEMEX staff in the Burgos Basin, Tampico
office. Namibia,
Offshore, Kudu Field: Multi-well log/seismic calibration study to support 3D
interpretation and new well locations. Evaluation
of low resistivity reservoir. Nigeria,
Offshore: Multi-well log/seismic calibration study to support 3D new well locations. Republic
of South Africa, Offshore: Evaluation of
three exploration blocks to determine the potential for a joint venture opportunity. Project was
successfully completed. Switzerland,
Molasse Basin: Evaluation and log/seismic calibration through a team effort to review and
assess the hydrocarbon potential of the Molasse Basin.
Presented opportunity assessment to world-wide investors. Syria,
Various Fields: Evaluation of key wells in various underdeveloped fields for potential
exploitation. Thailand,
Onshore, Sirikit Extension: Evaluation of exploration discovery and appraisal wells Trinidad,
Offshore, Dolphin Field: Evaluation of appraisal wells and initial development wells. Conducted log/seismic calibration study to assist
3D interpretation. Turkey,
Exploratory Wells: Evaluation of various fractured carbonate reservoirs for reentry
candidates. USA,
California, Elk Hills: Petrophysical audit of field sales package for potential buyer of
multi-billon dollar asset. USA,
California, Tulare Lake Field: Petrophysical audit and expert witness testimony for
royalty owners claim in Federal Court. USA, Mid
Continent, Hugoton Field: Evaluation of 120 wells in multi-lithology, multi-reservoir gas
field. Incorporated routine and special core
analysis into a resistivity-independent evaluation model.
Coordinated mapping phase of project with results input into clients
volumetric and material-balance simulation model for infill feasibility analysis. USA,
Mississippi, Tallahalla Creek Field: Evaluation and reservoir characterization of 35 wells
for recompletion and extension opportunities tied to new 3D survey. USA,
Texas, Austin Chalk Trend: Petrophysical audit royalty interest valuation for royalty
owner claim. USA,
Texas, Encinitas and Kelsey Fields: Log seismic calibration and petrophysical evaluation
to support 3D new well locations. New
discoveries made in mature fields. USA,
Texas Gulf Coast: Evaluation and log/seismic calibration support for Tertiary exploration
potential in areas with three recent 3D surveys. USA,
Texas, Limes Field: Evaluation of all field wells for incorporation into complete
reservoir characterization, mapping and reserve report.
Expert witness presentation at Texas Railroad Commission hearing related to
field rules. USA,
Texas Offshore, Boomvang Field: Evaluation of exploration and appraisal well in deep-water
project for development. Prepared final
petrophysical evaluation and report for successful asset sale. USA,
Texas Offshore, High Island Block 339/340 Field, Block 563/644 Field: Evaluation as part
of a multi-discipline field study for recompletion and extension opportunities. USA,
Texas/Louisiana: Evaluation and integration of conventional and special core analysis for
key wells in regional (East Texas and Northern Louisiana) Cotton Valley study for major
service company. USA,
Texas/Louisiana: Consultant to Greenhill Petroleum from inception, through full staffing
to asset sale. Developed prospects, acquired
land positions, planned exploration and development programs and prepared reserve reports. USA,
Louisiana Offshore, East Cameron Block 334/335 Field: Evaluation as part of a
multi-discipline field study for recompletion and extension opportunities. USA,
Louisiana, Orange Grove and Humphreys Fields: Petrophysical evaluation and support for
field-extension drilling program incorporating new 3D survey. New discoveries made in mature fields. Venezuela,
Maracaibo, Lagullinas Eocene C Field: Evaluation as part of a multi-discipline field study
for recompletion and extension opportunities. Venezuela,
North Monogas: Reservoir characterization of the Los Jabillos reservoir (500 MMBO) in
conjunction with another consulting company to evaluate enhanced oil recovery
alternatives. Incorporated five cored wells
to provide a log/rock calibration for permeability prediction (tied to well performance)
and capillary pressure water saturation. Provided
training to PDVSA staff and liaison with in-country staff. Venezuela,
Orinico, Hamaca Bare Field: Evaluation and reservoir characterization for tertiary
stimulation pilot. Initiated core study to
develop empirical permeability relationship for heavy oil reservoir. Miscellaneous
Well/Field Evaluations: Bolivia, Cameroon, Canada (Nova Scotia), Egypt, Greece, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), New Zealand, Peru, Poland and USA (various states). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Petroleum Institute (API) American Association of Petroleum Geologists Houston
Geological Society Society
of Professional Well Log Analysts “Rejuvenating
a Mature Supergiant Field, VLC-363, Block III Field, Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela,” 1998
AAPG Annual Convention Poster Session, Salt Lake City, May 17-20, 1998. “Low
Resistivity/Low Contrast Pays and the Potential for Bypassed Pays,” 1997 AAPG Annual
Convention Poster Session, Dallas, Texas, April 6-9, 1997. “Impact
of Archie “m” on Evaluating Conventional and Low Resistivity Pay,” 1996
AAPG Annual Convention Poster Session, Houston, Texas, March 5-8, 1995. “Low
Resistivity, Low Contrast Pays, Part I, Concepts and Methodology for Identification and
Evaluation” AAPG International Conference and Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
August 21-24, 1994. “Low
Resistivity, Low Contrast Pays, Part II, Comparison of Examples from Southeast Asia and
the Gulf of Mexico,” AAPG International Conference and Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia, August 21-24, 1994. “Bibliography:
Productive Low Resistivity Well Logs of the Offshore Gulf of Mexico,” 1993 HGS and
NOGS Publication, Houston, Texas, pp c1-c20. “Reservoir
Properties Inferred from Seismic Response in Areas with Minimal Log Control,” Archie
Research Conference, Houston, Texas, October 22-25, 1990. “Exploration
Petrophysics and the Desktop Computer,” AAPG/HGS Conference on Microcomputer
Applications in Petroleum Geology, Houston, Texas, September 22-24, 1985. “Low
Resistivity, Low Contrast Pays,” Course Notes and Presentation, Thirty-Two Worldwide
Presentations, 1990-2000 |