Ignacio Torres, Petroleum Eng.
Senior Specialist in Integrated Asset Management, Strategy Design / Field Development / Field Optimization and Operation, Merge and Acquisitions Technical Analysis with 40 years of international experience in the E&P value chain.
Highly experienced Oil & Gas executive offering 42 years of extensive international experience across de world. Very effective in leading oil and gas business through strategic growth while improving capital efficiency and introducing technologies to boost production, reduce lifting costs and fresh reserves. Proven track record of conducting and leading production, reservoir, drilling, technology planning, and technical studies along with asset management and merger & acquisition technical evaluation.
Expertise:
Given my ability and experience coordinating cross-functional efforts in multiple projects, I am confident that I can deliver excellent results in the following tasks:
- Strategic planning through the Stage Gate Process for the execution of exploration, development, and technology projects demanding creativity and needs for technology.
- Leading oil and gas development projects on time and budget by planning and execution of operational activities required to achieve production targets, reserve replacement and targeted economics values.
- Effective mentoring and inspiring people into actionable initiatives for lifting cost reduction Effective Asset Management, Field Operations, interdisciplinary cross functional team leadership, engage in innovative solutions to achieve the efficiency targets by using Value Assurance Reviews, Stage-Gate Process and efficiency budget cycle management.
Background & track records:
- Petroleum Engineer, 1977, Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela.
- Training and Production Technologist for heavy and medium heavy oil fields in N.A.M (Shell Dutch Company) in Schoonebek Field, Holland.
- Production Asset Management Diploma, Robert Gordon University, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Substantial Personal Development Training Program in various known institutions as The Warthon School Pennsylvania, School of Business of Michigan University,
- Main work experience:
- From Jan 1977 to Sep 1988 different technical position in Maraven S.A, Venezuela
- From Oct 1988 Dec 2002, leading Assets and Projects Development by effective asset management and multidisciplinary leadership
- From Jul 2003 to Sep 2005 Energy consultant for CBM in Mexico
- From Oct 2005 to Dec 2016 various positions as manager and subdirector of new acquisitions projects evaluation
- From Sep 2017 to Jan 2019, Operation Director for Galem Energy Group in Mexico.
- Languages: Spanish (native), English
