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The course emphasizes the importance of decline curve analysis, despite more advanced techniques being available. It serves as the cornerstone for various investment analyses, including acquisitions and drilling programs. However, its simplicity can lead to costly errors when misunderstood. This course delves into the science and application of decline curve analysis while also covering other aspects of cash flows. Its goal is to provide a framework that promotes high-quality engineering and dependable decision-making. The course is suitable for experienced engineers and can be adapted for those seeking an introductory understanding of the complexities affecting the oil and gas industry.
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.
Throughout his career, Dwayne Purvis has accumulated a wealth of experience and expertise. Here are some of his notable accomplishments:
Dwayne has led or participated in hundreds of studies for a diverse range of clients, including individual mineral owners, investors, private companies, private equity-backed companies, mid-sized oil companies both in the United States and abroad, international oil companies (IOCs), government agencies (both in the US and abroad), as well as a few service and midstream companies.
Dwayne has evaluated acquisitions ranging from tens of thousands to billions of dollars, providing valuable insights and analysis to guide investment decisions.
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.
Dwayne has played a key role in more than four private equity capital raises, helping companies secure the necessary funding for their growth and development.
He has made direct investments in various development projects, including producing royalties, shale drilling, new field wildcat drilling, and software development.
Dwayne has provided written or oral testimony, deposition support, and other litigation support in various legal settings, including district court, federal court, bankruptcy court, and international arbitrations. He has also assisted regulatory agencies in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
D. Purvis has developed curricula and taught industry or graduate-level courses for four organizations, sharing his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of professionals.
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.
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He is an active member of professional societies, including:
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE)
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists (SIPES)
Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG).
Purvis Energy Advisors specializes in thorough and circumpsect project-based reservoir engineering. We’ll support your operation with detailed reserve reports, field studies, and prospect evaluation.
Purvis Energy Advisors supports business development projects and engineering projects on a contract basis. We assist with fundraising, day-to-day engineering, field studies, and executive decisions.
Our team can also assist your project or company as part of your organization’s team, functioning as a fractional CFO or contract engineering department. We’re flexible and willing to work within your work parameters and project requirements.
Acquisition Analyses
Development Plans
Prospect Analyses
Field Studies for Simple and Complex Reservoirs | Featuring One-Day Field Studies
Project Supervision & Mentoring
Independent Expert
Fractional Executive Management
Portfolio Review and Strategy Consulting
