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10 oil and gas consultants

These ten oil and gas consultants currently work as independent consultants or through consulting firms serving the oil and gas industry. A reader can learn how an experienced oil and gas consultant evaluates assets and projects, structures commercial deals and advises operators on development, midstream and operations decisions.

10 professionals9 companiesData retrieved September 29, 2026

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  1. Deepak Agrawal

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    Experience: Global Consultant Oil Gas LNG Hydrogen Renewables Digital Transformation · Independent Consultant

    Independent Global Consultant Oil Gas LNG Hydrogen Renewables Digital Transformation since 2017; the profile lists asset optimization, project management, executive advisory and business development work for E&P, EPC and management consulting clients in India, Australia and the US. Former Director Technical & Member Executive Committee at Cairn India Ltd (2015–2017) and Vice President, Projects, India at bp (2011–2015).

  2. James Arnold

    LinkedIn

    Experience: President · JAA Energy Advisors

    President of JAA Energy Advisors since 2018; the profile says the firm consults with upstream, midstream and E&P companies, providing guidance on natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, water disposal and CO₂ sequestration. Former Chief Commercial Officer at Elevate Midstream Partners LLC (2017–2018) and Head of Transportation Management- Atlantic Basin Crude, Gas and Ngls at BHP (2016–2017).

  3. Keith G. Sprague, P.G.

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Oil & Gas Consultant & Owner · Summit View E&P Consulting

    Oil & Gas Consultant & Owner at Summit View E&P Consulting since 2015. The profile describes a professional geoscientist with lower 48 E&P experience covering exploration, development and operations in the Permian Basin, East Texas and North Louisiana. Former Permian Basin (Midland & Delaware) - Field Dev & Geoscience Operations Supervisor at BHP (2012–2015) and Senior Geologist and North Louisiana Team Leader (Haynesville shale) at J-W Energy Company (2007–2012).

  4. Mark Veit

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Operations Consultant for the Oil & Gas Industry Pipelines & Facilities · Natural Resources Consulting – Mark Veit (Owner/Manager)

    Operations Consultant for the Oil & Gas Industry Pipelines & Facilities at Natural Resources Consulting since 2014. Former Project Operations Consultant Project Manager Operations Rep at Chevron Corporation (2006–2014) and Project Operations Advisor Project Manager Operations & Maintenance Supervisor at Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (1986–2006). The profile cites international assignments in 10 countries and oversight of project management, operations and health, environment and safety.

  5. Peter Smith

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Independent Oil & Gas Consultant · Smith Joint Ventures

    Independent Oil & Gas Consultant at Smith Joint Ventures since 2013 and former Principal Commercial Manager at BG Group (2000–2013). The profile describes commercial lead work across upstream oil and gas business development, including exploration, M&A, major capital projects, unitisation and contracting, in over 20 countries including the Middle East, South America, the North Sea and Europe.

  6. Scott Clark

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Petroleum Engineering Executive 40 Years Reservoir, Development & Capital Strategy · Independent Consultant

    Independent consultant since 2020 under the title Petroleum Engineering Executive 40 Years Reservoir, Development & Capital Strategy. The profile says Clark works with operators and investors to identify and execute upstream opportunities with a focus on capital efficiency, scalable development and risk-adjusted returns. Former Senior Vice President at Exaro Energy (2012–2022) and President of Odyssey Exploration, Inc. (1991–2021).

  7. Srini Prasad

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Managing Partner · Srini Prasad Consulting LLC

    Managing Partner at Srini Prasad Consulting LLC since 2021, Independent Advisor at Bain & Company since 2021 and Advisor at Promethean Energy since 2022. The profile describes an upstream oil and gas industry consultant with reservoir engineering and field development expertise. Former Chief Reservoir Engineer at Hess Corporation (2014–2020).

  8. Steve Reese

    LinkedIn

    Experience: CEO · Reese Energy Consulting and Reese Energy Training

    CEO of Reese Energy Consulting and Reese Energy Training since 1994. The profile says Reese founded Reese Energy Consulting in 1994 to provide a broad range of oil, natural gas, NGL and LNG services for producers, midstream firms and end-users. Former Senior Gas Supply Midstream Manager at Texaco (1985–1993).

  9. Wilfred Michael

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Independent consultant · Independent oil & gas consultant

    Independent consultant (Independent oil & gas consultant) since 2015; the profile describes independent advisory and consulting services to the upstream petroleum industry. At Shell the profile lists Independent Upstream Oil and Gas Consultant (2010–2011), Surface Team Lead - Colorado Oil Shale Pilot (2007–2010) and Surface Facilities Lead - FPSO Flumenense - Brazil (2005–2007).

  10. Zulay Tourney

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    Experience: Principal Consultant - Independent Contractor · Gaffney, Cline & Associates

    Principal Consultant - Independent Contractor at Gaffney, Cline & Associates since 2014 and Independent Consultant at ZVH Consulting since 2010. The profile describes a global oil, gas and NGL midstream and downstream adviser working on strategy for the processing, transport, commercialization and trading of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. Former Director Midstream Oil and NGL at IHS Markit (2018–2019).

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Questions to take into the conversation

  1. 01How do you evaluate an upstream asset or development plan before an operator or investor commits capital?
  2. 02Which commercial terms matter most when negotiating gathering, processing or transportation agreements?
  3. 03How do you scope a consulting engagement so the operator's own team can carry the work forward afterward?

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