Purvis Energy Advisors draws upon decades of experience in oil and gas and formal education in sustainable energy to offer expert insights on petroleum engineering, sustainable energy, and how companies can successfully navigate the transition.

Dwayne Purvis is a seasoned professional with over 27 years of experience in reservoir engineering and geology. He has dedicated his career to tackling complex challenges in the oil and gas industry, focusing on valuations, reservoir development, reservoir management, and strategic decision-making. Dwayne is a registered professional engineer and has held key roles as a consultant, business owner, and leader in multiple oil and gas production companies. Here are some core values:

1. Valuations and Acquisitions:

Dwayne has evaluated acquisitions ranging from tens of thousands to billions of dollars, providing valuable insights and analysis to guide investment decisions.

2. Reserve Reporting:

He has performed reserve reports for companies with valuations spanning from low millions to hundreds of millions of dollars, ensuring accurate assessments of their oil and gas assets.

3. Professional Speaking Engagements

Dwayne Purvis is a sought-after speaker and has delivered presentations to industry groups on technical, ethical, and strategic topics.

He is a veteran PHDwin Week presenter and also hosts the highly anticipated and innovative CarbonExpo.

4. PHDwin Week

Dwayne Purvis, P.E. has participated in PHDwin Week every year since the conference began. He has been an ethics presenter, commentator, and panel moderator.

Dwayne returns this year to provide his expertise and insight in a variety of panels and surprise engagements.

Purvis Energy Advisors is a Silver Partner for PHDwin Week 2024.

 Purvis Energy Advisors | Founder and Managing Partner

Past Experience

Master of Arts – MA, Sustainable Energy , Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 

August 2021 – 2023

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University

1990 – 1994

Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies:

• Outstanding Achievement Award, College of Engineering (May 1994)
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• Pi Epsilon Tau petroleum engineering honor society
• Awarded the Walter W. Lechner Fellowship and departmental scholarships
• Numerous student leadership positions and columnist for The Battalion