Donald L. Bailey

Education:

M.B.A. California State University, Bakersfield, June 1996 B.S., Geology Millsaps College, May 1978 Completed M.S. Coursework, Geology University of Southwestern Louisiana, May 1980

Work Experience:
1996 - Present
William M. Cobb & Associates, Inc.
Senior Vice President

• Responsible for field mapping studies, stratigraphic interpretation, petrophysical analysis, and development planning support

• Responsible for coordinating and performing 3D geostatistical earth models, field mapping studies, stratigraphic interpretation, petrophysical analysis, and development planning support

• Specializes in reservoir characterization through integrated interpretation of log and core analysis data, subsurface and seismic mapping, and cross section studies

• Expertise: geostatistics, 3D earth modeling, clastic and carbonate reservoir formation evaluation/log analysis; shaly sand evaluation using PETCOM software; waterflood evaluation and management; enhanced recovery; fractured reservoir analysis; 2D and 3D seismic interpretation; mapping in a variety of structural regimes; regional stratigraphic studies; sequence stratigraphy applications; computer mapping using Petrel, GeoGraphix, ZMap, CPS, and Terrasciences; siliceous shale oil recovery; equity disputes/arbitration/expert testimony; exploration economic evaluation; and decision analysis

1990 - 1996
Chevron USA
Senior Geologist/Senior Business Planning Specialist - Bakersfield

• Responsible for petrophysical analysis, net pay determination, structural interpretation, and geologic model support for reservoir simulation of Elk Hills reservoirs as part of equity redetermination

• Responsible for assessing the reservoir potential of the siliceous shale deposits through coring, logging, observation wells, and technology implementation

• Source for geologic interpretation of offshore California exploration prospects

1986 - 1990
ARAMCO
Staff Geologist - Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

• Developed geologic models of Ghawar and Abqaiq field carbonate reservoirs. Responsible for geologic support of reservoir simulation and waterflood management of those zones

1980 - 1986
Gulf Oil/Chevron USA
Senior Geologist - Houston

• Project coordinator responsible for South Texas district, including field development studies, mapping efforts, and application of new technology

• Development geologist for Black Warrior Basin, South Louisiana, East Texas, Houston Salt Dome province, and the Gulf Coast. Evaluated CO₂ implementation, waterflood implementation, and gas storage potential of various properties

1979 - 1980
Dresser Atlas
Data Transmission Operator - Lafayette

• Transmission of offshore logging information, offshore sales

TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

• American Association of Petroleum Geologists
• Dallas Geological Society
• San Joaquin Geological Society
• Dhahran Geological Society (Saudi Arabia)
• Houston Geological Society
• Society of Petroleum Engineers

REGISTRATION:

• Licensed Professional Geologist, State of Texas

PUBLICATIONS:

• Bailey, Donald L.: Indirect Fracture Delineation in a Carbonate Reservoir: The Upper Jurassic Hanifa of Abqaiq Field, Saudi Arabia and A Depositional Model in the Arabian Intrashelf Basin: The Upper Jurassic Hanifa of Abqaiq Field, Saudi Arabia - AAPG Bulletin, Vol. 75, No. 3 (March 1991), p. 536.
   

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