Ryder Scott Company is a trusted provider of independent validations, certifications, and audits in the oil and gas sector. They excel in delivering reliable assessments of low-carbon and energy transition initiatives, along with independent verifications of greenhouse gases (GHG) disclosures. Ryder Scott offers two key services:

1. Greenhouse Gas Management (RSC-GHGM):

• Sets industry standards for GHG validations and verifications.
• Assures GHG assertions by meticulously reviewing facility data and GHG Assertion reports.
• Adheres to various standards, including ISO, API, UNFCCC, and more.
• Provides recommendations for compliance and emission reduction targets, including CCUS projects and monetization opportunities.

2. Clean Renewable Energy Consulting (RSC-CREC):

• Conducts feasibility studies, transaction due diligence, and risk assessments.
• Offers project life cycle assessments and valuation services.
• Evaluates technical feasibility, cost structures, and economic viability.
• Adheres to international guidelines, such as UNFC.

Ryder Scott’s expertise in the energy industry makes them the preferred consultant for companies seeking sustainable energy solutions. Their combined RSC-GHGM and RSC-CREC services assist clients in achieving low-carbon and sustainable energy goals.

Managing Senior Vice President – Group Leader | Ryder Scott Co. LP

• Reservoir engineering, with a focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS). Proven track record of successfully evaluating the feasibility of CCS projects, estimating static and dynamic storage potential, and defining areas of review accord to the U.S. EPA standards.
• Expertise in injection scenarios, storage efficiencies, and risk assesment.
• Experience in applying and using the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Carbon Dioxide Storage Resources Management System (SRMS) to classify and categorize C02 storage.
• Experience in verifying and validating the permanence of retiring or shutting in oil and gas reserves before the issuance of carbon credits to ensure that they represent real and permanent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
• Led international reserves evaluations for exploration and production companies, adhering to SEC and SPE guidelines.
• Assessed reserves in various global locations and conducted reservoir performance analysis.
• Applied traditional reservoir engineering techniques, including decline curve analysis, material balance, and volumetric calculations.
• Evaluated future income under diverse fiscal terms and model contracts, including production sharing, joint venture, risk-sharing, and service agreements.

Past Experience

ConocoPhillips | Senior Reservoir Engineer

2007 – 2009

Occidental Oil & Gas | Reservoir Engineer 

2005 – 2007

Occidental Oil & Gas / Oxy Middle East | Internship

2004

Texas A&M University | Teaching Assistant

2004

Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) | Reservoir Engineer

1998 – 2003

MS degree, petroleum engineering, Texas A&M University, 2005

BS degree, petroleum engineering, Universidad de Oriente, 1998