John Thompson
About John Thompson
John Thompson President
John Thompson holds the title of President. In his role, he oversees the strategic direction and operations of his organization, leveraging his extensive expertise in reservoir engineering and Rate Transient Analysis. His leadership is defined by a deep understanding of unconventional reservoirs and a commitment to advancing the field through research and practical application.
Expert Reservoir Engineer Specializing in Rate Transient Analysis
John Thompson is a seasoned reservoir engineer and recognized subject-matter expert in Rate Transient Analysis, with a specific focus on unconventional reservoirs. He has a wealth of experience, having analyzed thousands of hydraulically fractured wells across major shale plays in the U.S., Canada, and Argentina. His work has been pivotal in providing critical insights into production forecasting, reserves estimation, well spacing and completions optimization, stimulation effectiveness evaluation, refrac candidate identification, and risk assessment.
Authorship and Contributions to Well Performance Literature
John Thompson has made significant contributions to the literature on well performance by authoring or co-authoring nineteen papers. His publications cover various aspects of reservoir engineering, particularly focusing on the performance and optimization of unconventional wells. His work is widely cited and respected within the industry, underscoring his role as a thought leader in reservoir engineering.
Program Committee Member for SPE Conferences on Unconventional Resources
John Thompson regularly serves as a program committee member for Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) conferences on unconventional resources. His involvement in these conferences underscores his commitment to advancing the field and sharing his expertise with peers. His participation helps shape the agenda and the focus of these important industry gatherings.
Leadership in Professional Societies
From 2017 to 2019, John Thompson served as the Chair of the SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Production Optimization Special Interest Group in Calgary. During his tenure, he led efforts to enhance knowledge sharing and best practices within the field. In recognition of his contributions, he received the SPE Calgary Section Service Award and the Canadian Regional Service Award in 2019.