James E. Smith & Associates, Inc.
Petroleum Engineers and Geologists
Tyler, Texas
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James E. Smith & Associates, Inc. (JES)
is a multi-disciplined engineering firm that offers a total package of services
to the Oil & Gas Industry in East Texas and other areas in the southwestern
United States. James E. Smith, P.E., Founder and
President of James E. Smith & Associates, Inc., is a Registered
Professional Engineer with over 40 years of experience in the oil and gas
industry. A graduate of Texas A&M University, James worked 18 years for the
Texas Railroad Commission serving as Field Operations Director, Hearing
Examiner, Special Project Engineer in Austin, and as the District Director of
both the Kilgore and Abilene District Offices. As Field Operations Director for
the Texas Railroad Commission, he developed Texas' "Rule 36" dealing
with H2S sour gas in production, drilling and completion operations. Prior to
forming JES, James was President of Smith & Harmon Engineering Company,
Inc. and managed Petro-Management, Inc. James has extensive experience in
economic and reservoir evaluation for acquisitions, producing properties and
undeveloped prospects. JES is a recognized petroleum engineering firm with an
established reputation and considers it a privilege to have the opportunity to
provide the Oil & Gas Industry with the same quality of services it has
provided its clientele for the past 20 years.
Mission
The mission of JES is to provide a comprehensive package of services to
the Oil & Gas Industry. JES has successfully done so by assembling a
multi-disciplined team of capable and experienced professionals. The JES
approach includes the blending of the professional staff's many years of
experience with support from a technical group that utilizes state-of-the-art
computer work stations, an extensive software library and a database
information system. This approach maximizes the experience and skills of the
professional staff to produce a product that accomplishes the project's
objective within pre-established cost limits. The services are available on a
specific-item basis in order to allow the client to pick the services needed.
JES can provide both in-house and out-source professional services.
Experience
As active
engineers and petroleum consultants, the JES staff has been involved in
drilling, completing and operating over 1000 wells in the depth range of 3,000'
to 20,000'. These wells include Cotton Valley Lime, Smackover, Travis Peak, Pettit, Rodessa and Woodbine and, more recently, the Cotton
Valley Pinnacle Reef wells of East Texas. Experience includes all the major
producing areas of Texas and its neighboring states of New Mexico, Oklahoma and
Louisiana. JES has also been involved in other well operations throughout the
United States.
Services Available
Engineering
Services:
Well Planning and Authority for Expenditures
Complete written well plans and AFEs for drilling, completing and operating oil
and gas wells.
Reserves and Evaluation
Complete reserve and evaluation services using the ARIES Economic software.
Forecasting based on decline curve analysis, history matching, reservoir simulation and material balance methods. Studies
based on both deterministic and probabilistic methods. Reserves classification
based on the Society of Petroleum Engineers guideline. SEC and financial
institution studies available.
Reservoir Study
Capability to perform simple to complex reservoir studies using a mix of
recognized engineering methods. Studies are conducted using state-of-the-art
engineering software including industry recognized programs. Software library
includes the PC Boast Black Oil simulator by Petroware,
Boast 4D by Fanchi, Well Test by Fekete,
Promat by Holditch, OilWat and GasWat Material
Balance by Dwight's, Perform by Dwight's, Toolbox by Technical, and Toolkit by
Boone.
Installation Design
Complete design and engineering specifications for oil and gas facilities,
pipelines and wellsite systems.
Pipeline Design and Installation
Capability and experience in the development of specifications, bid soliciting,
bid review and installation supervision.
Bossier Sand Programs
The JES Bossier Support Team is led by Mr. John M.
Garvey, Petroleum Engineer, who has recently had extensive experience from
actual well-site supervision to involvement in all facets of the current
Bossier activity. Mr. Garvey has assembled a team of experienced technical and
site-specific professionals with actual hands-on experience in the current
Bossier activity. The objective of this support team is to supply the current
operators with a personalized program, tailored for the specific needs of each
individual company. JES Bossier Sand
Experience
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Operations
Complete study and design capabilities for all aspects of H2S operations.
www.Hydrogen-Sulfide.com
Forensic Engineer Studies
Capability and experience to conduct forensic audits, incident reconstruction
and failure analysis.
Property Acquisitions
Complete Geologic and Engineering studies on potential purchase or sale of
properties.
Legal Services
Expert Geological and Engineering Professional Witness Service to the Legal
Fraternity.
Wellsite Services:
Engineering Supervision of Well Operations
Daily engineering supervision of
drilling, completing and operating oil and gas wells.
Wellsite Supervision
Wellsite supervision of drilling and completing oil
& gas wells by experienced Wellsite foremen.
Daily reports using the CAPE, DIMS and CC Mail format.
Installation Supervision
Wellsite supervision of production facilities.
Production Foreman Services
Field supervision of well
operations by experienced production foremen.
Environmental Services
Complete environmental oriented
services in the oil & gas industry.
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure
Planning
Consultation, advisement, and
supervision for companies in executing the necessary measures to comply with
SPCC regulations.
Production Services
Daily production service for
operation of oil and gas wells.
Support
Services:
Research
and Data Collection
Complete compliment of on-line
and CD ROM data-based services using PI, Dwight's, Laser, Railroad Commission,
Oil & Gas Journal, and Internet Sources. Extensive in-house database developed
with over 25 years of continuous consulting service.
Gas
Allocation and Distribution Services
Complete service to allocate
gas, balance adjustment audits, and market service.
Joint
Operation Agreements (JOA)
Capability and experience in the
review and advisement on terms of the JOA agreement between parties. Experience in the analysis and settlement of disputes.
Gas Contracts
Capability and experience to
assist in negotiating new gas contracts.
Oil
& Gas Accounting Services
Complete full service package
including revenue, distribution and JIB billing using the Avatar Software
Accounting Package.
Regulatory Services
Complete RRC, NGPA, Regulatory
Support, Completion Filing, Hearings, New Field Discovery, NGPA Classification
Determination, Special Filings and Representation.
Graphical
Presentation
Capability and experience in
developing graphical presentation and brochures, including jury and
presentation aids using latest state-of-the-art software.
Safety
Studies
Complete review of safety and
insurance audits for oil & gas operations.
Due
Diligence and Joint Interest Audits
Capability and experience in due
diligence and joint interest audit projects.
Geological
Services:
Geological
Analysis
Complete geological service,
including prospect evaluation, log analysis, and geological support to
engineering group. Complete digitizing capability using Surfer Software,
AutoCAD 14 & 2002, and ArcInfo system.
Geophysics
Consulting service by a proven and established
Geophysics team using current state-of-the-art processing and interpretation
methods, and complete geophysics service using 2D/3Dpak by Micro technology.
Prospect Review
Capability and experience in the
complete Engineering and Geological review of prospects. Experience in the marketing
and presentation of prospects.
Property Acquisitions
Complete Geologic and
Engineering studies on potential purchase or sale of properties.
Hydrogen
Sulfide:
James E. Smith is recognized throughout the industry for his expertise
in Hydrogen Sulfide Operations. He was the principal author of the Texas RRC
Rule 36 which has become the international standard for Hydrogen Sulfide
regulations.
Special Activities of James E. Smith,
P.E. in the Field of H2S Operations
Forensic Services:
As expert witnesses in the field of Petroleum Engineering and Oil &
Gas Operations, the JES staff is recognized by both the legal fraternity and
the Oil & Gas Operating Industry. With this experience, the JES staff
provides the industry with experts that work for both plaintiffs and
defendants. The JES staff effectiveness as expert witnesses is enhanced by the
fact that the staff is continuously involved in current operations. Special Qualifications of James E.
Smith, P.E. for Forensic Services
©2013 James E. Smith &
Associates, Inc. (800) 587-9660, 310 S. Vine, Tyler, Texas 75702
Fax (903) 593-5527, email: smithjames@jes-engineer.com