Prateek Patel Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

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Bringing external technologies, practices, and business models to ExxonMobil

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Responsible for maturing subsurface science and engineering for safe and secure CO2 storage at scale- Characterizing and managing subsurface risk- Maximizing storage rate and volume- Unlocking new storage typesDuring tenure:- Transitioned research team to multifunctional technology portfolio with a clear and material value proposition- Strengthened internal and external partnerships by investing "sweat equity" and aligning on common interests- Led adoption of new technology maturation process, including valuation, Technology Readiness Levels, and stage gate decision making

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Responsible for technology/data programs supporting Reservoir Management and Production Optimization capabilities, with overall effort ~50 full-time staff and expected business impact at the multi billion dollar scale- Positioned Production Optimization technology program for step-up in value generation by improving alignment with key Business Units and supporting teamwork and collaboration across functions and locations- Led Reservoir Management data / knowledge modernization imperatives through identification of business workflows, planning & delivery of data projects, and engagement with OSDU and associated ecosystem - Championed engagement and partnerships with external technology providers

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Ensured long-term deliverability of more than 50% of offshore gas production for the world’s largest LNG producer, in terms of acquiring and analyzing performance data, optimizing production based on near-term and long-term objectives, and managing overall health of the largest known natural gas reservoir.- Drove process improvements in the areas of integration and collaboration across subsurface functions, characterization of reservoir health, optimization of production over short and long time scale, and adoption of data-driven and digital solutions- Managed subsurface issues/complexity with Barzan project start-up- Proactively developed diverse engineering team through coaching and training, consistent with the JV’s Nationalization objectives

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Responsible for ExxonMobil (EM) interests in non-operated Upper Zakum concession, inclusive of developing and executing plans for Key Focus Areas, stewarding technical activities, and managing applicable EM processes• Identified and drove improvements in Production Optimization, including capacity estimation, surveillance practices, and measurement / data acquisition• Participated in characterization of Zakum synergies, identification of key principles, and alignment on near-term actions, across multiple organizations• Led diverse portfolio of technical studies to improve concession performance through application of EM expertise and solutions• Quickly adapted to local work environment and developed effective working relationships with Operating Company staff/management and partners/suppliers

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Responsible for research, development, and application of rock and fluid characterization technology, including Special Core Analysis, fluid properties, Enhanced Oil Recovery, and reservoir souring. Managed as many as ~15 researchers (PhD graduates), ~10 lab technicians, and ~20 laboratory systems. Actively involved in hiring, staff development, knowledge transfer, and multiple reorganizations. • Championed translation of section capabilities into business value, including quantifiable contributions of ~$1G in capex/opex savings from cancellation of water salination facility and +$1G increase in project revenue from +1 TCF (20%) increase in original gas in place • Led multiple projects including physical move of laboratories, strategy studies, company-wide internal audit, and process upgrade for risk management in labs• Served as corporate representative for IEA’s Greenhouse Gas program and led upstream activities on carbon capture & storage

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Responsible for early project planning, including business case development for exploration pursuits and select stage activities such as profitability analysis, multidisciplinary work plans, and concept selection. Portfolio consisted of established technologies (e.g., shallow water, onshore, EOR) and LNG projects, across North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia, with high visibility to EM executives. Responsible for project economics in support of capital funding commitments. Managed multidisciplinary and virtual teams, frequently through influence versus authority. • Introduced phased option during concept selection for offshore gas-injection project, thereby satisfying contractual commitment while improving risk profile• Led select stage activities for two large-scale LNG projects – one greenfield project including site selection and one plateau maintenance project for an existing facility

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Responsible for full scope of reservoir engineering activities for West Texas asset, including reserves, volumes forecasting, profitability analysis, opportunity generation / maturation, and technical studies. Effectively managed diverse team and also stewarded North Texas oil fields and LaBarge gas field for portion of assignment. Championed uptake of new technology and longer-term depletion planning.• Progressed Means field project to expand CO2 flood into the residual oil zone from study to start-up, inclusive of all capital project gates and full funding• Established plans to double oil production from West Texas asset and assumed leadership role in transfer of assets across EM affiliates

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Led creation and application of proprietary software platform for collaboration across subsurface disciplines. Initiated new iterative development process through close collaboration with software developers and end-users. Progressed EOR screening and model-based predictions for Malay Basin fields, with active participation by EM affiliate and PETRONAS (colocation). Conducted multiple gas-injection studies for world-class fields, inclusive of Middle East region.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering

General Leadership Program (2012) / Advanced Leadership Program (2015)

Enterprise Leadership Program (2009)

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