Schlumberger technology advisor described the myths, realities and technical challenges facing the oil and gas industry

November 10, 2008 by (permalink)   

As demand for both oil and gas remain robust--propelled by energy needs in both the developed and the developing world, we wonder if production capacity has become much thinner, and is proving elusive to replace. On November 6th, François Auzerais *89, Houston-based Technology Advisor for Schlumberger presented the company's perspective on the current challenges of adding new oil and gas production capacity while maintaining that from existing fields. During his talk, he showed how the combination of better technology and smarter knowledge can ensure that sufficient reserves of oil and gas exist until substitute sources of energy become available.

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François Auzerais *89 joined Schlumberger in 1982 as a field engineer with several postings in South America. He later worked at Schlumberger-Doll Research in Ridgefield, Connecticut, as a research scientist before becoming Vice President Research for Schlumberger Oilfield Services. In his 26 years with Schlumberger, Francois covered all the aspect of the oilfield services and held jobs not only in operation and research but also in Engineering as VP product development for the Well Completion and Productivity Segment. François received a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University.