Business Details
31 Years
experience
Petroleum Engineering Services in Austin, TX
PGH Engineers was founded in 1995 by Wayman Gore following a distinguished career in oil and gas operations. As a subsidiary of GAI Consultants since 2022, our team combines over 400 years of collective experience in petroleum engineering, geology, and regulatory compliance. We specialize in oil and gas reserve evaluations, economic analyses, and litigation support for producers, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies. Our staff of licensed engineers and geoscientists delivers practical solutions for field development, regulatory filings, and environmental consulting. With expertise spanning conventional and unconventional reservoirs, we provide tailored services for acquisition analysis, unitization projects, and expert witness testimony.Our commitment to client satisfaction is rooted in technical excellence and adherence to industry standards. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we serve clients across the United States and collaborate with GAI's multidisciplinary team for comprehensive project solutions. Our proven track record includes representation before state and federal regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. We maintain memberships in leading industry organizations such as the Society of Petroleum Engineers and Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers. Through continuous innovation and client-focused approaches, we deliver real value for complex petroleum and environmental challenges.
Services
Reserve Evaluations
Regulatory Compliance
Litigation Support
Reservoir Simulation
Environmental Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Our team combines 400+ years of collective experience in petroleum engineering and geology.
- We provide expert witness testimony in oil and gas litigation matters.
- We offer regulatory compliance services for state and federal agencies.
- Our staff includes licensed engineers and geoscientists with multidisciplinary expertise.
- We deliver tailored solutions for reserve evaluations and field development plans.
Services
Reserve Evaluations
Our reserve evaluations assess oil and gas properties' economic viability through detailed technical and market analysis. Licensed engineers analyze production data, geological factors, and regulatory requirements to determine fair market value. These evaluations support financial institutions, producers, and regulatory agencies in acquisition decisions and compliance filings.
Regulatory Compliance
We ensure adherence to state and federal oil and gas regulations through comprehensive compliance audits and filings. Our experts navigate permitting processes, environmental standards, and operational requirements for state agencies like the Railroad Commission of Texas. Services include preparation of technical documentation and field inspections to maintain operational compliance.
Litigation Support
PGH provides expert witness services for oil and gas litigation matters involving drainage, royalty disputes, and regulatory violations. Our engineers deliver technical analysis and courtroom testimony for plaintiffs and defendants. We address complex issues like production in paying quantities, joint operating agreements, and reservoir damage claims.
Reservoir Simulation
Our reservoir simulation services optimize field development through numerical modeling and pressure transient analysis. Engineers use advanced software tools to predict reservoir performance and recommend completion strategies. This service supports secondary recovery projects and unconventional resource development in major basins like the Permian and Williston.
Environmental Consulting
We offer environmental consulting for oil and gas operations, focusing on compliance with air quality and waste management regulations. Services include emissions testing, spill reporting, and permitting for injection wells. Our team assists clients in maintaining environmental standards while addressing remediation and regulatory requirements.
People
Wayman T. Gore, Jr.
President
Wayman Gore co-founded PGH in 1995 and specializes in petroleum engineering consulting. He has testified before regulatory agencies and courts on oil and gas matters. He holds a BS in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas.
Frank J. Muser
Staff Engineer
Frank Muser provides petroleum and environmental engineering services with expertise in reserve evaluations and regulatory compliance. He is a licensed engineer in Texas and Kansas with experience in air quality and hazardous waste regulations.
Doug Hess
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Doug Hess specializes in reservoir engineering with experience in acquisitions and thermal projects. He has worked for Chevron and Mobil Oil, focusing on heavy oil development and unconventional resources across multiple basins.
Randy Maxwell
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Randy Maxwell leads reservoir simulation projects with expertise in rate transient analysis. He previously managed regulatory engineering teams and developed field rules for unconventional resources in the Haynesville and STACK plays.
Brandy Holland
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Brandy Holland specializes in reservoir engineering and reserve studies. She holds a Master's degree from the University of Technology at Delft and has managed field development projects for Occidental Oil & Gas in California and Texas.
Questions
What services does PGH Petroleum & Environmental Engineers offer?
We provide petroleum engineering services including reserve evaluations, regulatory compliance audits, litigation support, reservoir simulation, and environmental consulting for oil and gas clients.
How long has PGH been in business?
PGH was founded in 1995 by Wayman Gore and became part of GAI Consultants in 2022, maintaining over 25 years of industry experience.
Do you provide expert witness services for litigation?
Yes, our engineers offer expert testimony in oil and gas litigation matters involving royalty disputes, regulatory violations, and reservoir damage claims.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, with clients across the United States in major oil and gas producing regions.
Are your engineers licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes licensed Professional Engineers and Geoscientists with expertise in petroleum engineering and environmental compliance.
