Prime Upstream
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19/05/2023
39 years of upstream oil and gas exploration and production experience. 33 years with Shell; both onshore US and offshore GOM. Registered Professional Engineer (Mechanical-Louisiana)(Retired). Specializing in Managerial and Technical aspects of topsides (offshore) and surface (onshore) projects, construction, and operations.
Exploration Venture Manager of subsurface Geoscientists during the discovery and development of 4 significant offshore projects: Alex (HPHT), Einset, North Marlin and Crosby.
Our expertise
Concept Selection and Design:
Experience dealing with concept selection and design for offshore, onshore, onshore arctic, island based arctic and offshore arctic exploration prospects.
Technical Consultancy:
Technical consultant to a midstream operator to identify and scope out brownfield and greenfield oil and gas projects to enhance and grow the business.
Onshore Plays:
Provided existing facilities due diligence assessments, field wide development plans and cost estimates for 6 world-class onshore plays
Business Venture Evaluation:
Worked with exploration by providing surface engineering expertise in evaluating new business ventures
Countries where we can support you
- United States
Our Technical Experts


Ivan Puckett
Founder/Principal
Expertise in Upstream Oil and Gas Exploration and Production at Prime Upstream