Narayan Nair
About Narayan Nair
Narayan Nair is a Chief Reservoir Engineer at Coterra Energy, based in Houston, Texas. He has extensive experience in reservoir engineering, having previously held positions at LINN Energy, Cimarex Energy, and Object Reservoir, and holds a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.
Current Role at Coterra Energy
Narayan Nair serves as the Chief Reservoir Engineer at Coterra Energy, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the performance of unconventional reservoirs. His responsibilities include applying advanced reservoir engineering techniques to optimize resource extraction and improve capital allocation strategies. Based in Houston, Texas, he contributes significantly to the energy sector through his expertise.
Previous Experience at LINN Energy
Narayan Nair worked at LINN Energy, LLC from 2012 to 2017, where he held two positions. Initially, he served as a Reservoir Engineer, Sr. Staff from 2012 to 2015, and later advanced to Team Lead Reservoir Engineering from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure, he was based in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area, where he contributed to various reservoir engineering projects.
Experience at Cimarex Energy
Nair was employed at Cimarex Energy as a Reservoir Engineer from 2018 to 2021. This role lasted for three years and took place in the Tulsa, Oklahoma Area. His work involved the application of reservoir engineering principles to support the company's operational goals in resource development.
Academic Background in Petroleum Engineering
Narayan Nair earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, completing his studies from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in the same field from the same institution, studying from 2002 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in reservoir engineering.
Early Education in Mechanical Engineering
Before specializing in petroleum engineering, Narayan Nair studied Mechanical Engineering at SPCE, where he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from 1998 to 2002. This early education contributed to his technical skills and understanding of engineering principles, which he later applied in the field of reservoir engineering.