Bertrand Groulx
Software Executive & Advisor (Independent)
Alberta, Canada
Bertrand began working in the upstream O&G sector in the late 90s. Over seven years with SLB, he worked in 16 countries to implement risk and uncertainty best practices for NOCs. In 2005, he founded Verdazo Analytics, creating visual analytics software for development planning, drilling, completions, and operations. He received the 2016 SPE Canada Production & Operations Award for his contributions to type-well curve understanding & best practices. After Verdazo's acquisition in 2017, he continues his work in risk and uncertainty in Upstream O&G and other sectors.
Skills
Analyzing parallel coordinate distribution (PCD) for insights
Identifying optimal completion parameters
Applying PCD to subsurface data for geologic insights
Uncertainty management for development planning
Completion design using distributions and regression
Interpretation of production data for forecasting
Idealized type-well curve development
Analogy selection for type-well curves
Handling uncertainty and interpreting percentile trends
Methane Emission Detection Technologies
Methane Emission Data Models
Methane Emission Control Measures
Marginal Abatement Cost Curves
Emission Management Planning
Methane Emissions Regulations
Reporting Methane EMissions
Integrated upstream planning for better decision-making
Field development plan for effective asset management
Understanding of oil and gas industry planning
Emission Measurement Technologies
Emission Reconciliation Techniques
Identifying Sources Of Methane Emissions
Estimating Emission Volumes
Methane Emission Management
Methane Emission Abatement Methods
Properties of Methane
Methane's Impact On Climate