Lauren Badger, Ei
About Lauren Badger, Ei
Lauren Badger is a Permian Exploration Reservoir Engineer at Coterra Energy, where she has worked since 2019. She manages the asset portfolio for the Culberson and Eddy County team, focusing on optimizing long-term development planning.
Work at Coterra Energy
Lauren Badger has been employed at Coterra Energy as a Permian Exploration Reservoir Engineer since 2019. In this role, she manages the asset portfolio for the Culberson and Eddy County team. Her responsibilities include economically optimizing long-term development planning, leading development planning on a multidisciplinary team, and conducting analyses to optimize well spacing, frac designs, and development strategies. She works on various projects from conception to early production stages, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of operations in the Permian Basin.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Badger earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, studying from 2015 to 2019. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in reservoir engineering principles. During her time at the Colorado School of Mines, she served as a Teaching Assistant for the PEGN 308 Reservoir Rock Properties course and was a Peer Educator, enhancing her expertise in the field and her ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
Background
Lauren Badger completed her secondary education at Incarnate Word Academy, attending from 2011 to 2015. Following her graduation, she pursued a degree in Petroleum Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Her early career included multiple internships at QEP Resources and Cimarex Energy, where she gained practical experience in reservoir and production engineering. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the oil and gas industry.
Internship Experience
Lauren Badger has accumulated significant internship experience prior to her current role. She worked as a Reservoir/Production Engineering Intern at QEP Resources in 2018 for three months in Denver, CO. Additionally, she held multiple internships at QEP Resources in 2016 and 2017, focusing on operations engineering in Midland, Texas, and Vernal, Utah. She also interned at Cimarex Energy in 2019, further enhancing her skills in reservoir engineering.
Collaborative Projects
Lauren Badger is part of a Joint Technical Team working on a Joint Development Agreement with Chevron in Culberson County, Texas. This collaboration involves multidisciplinary efforts to enhance development strategies and optimize operations within the region. Her involvement in such projects highlights her ability to work effectively in team settings and contribute to significant industry partnerships.