Mr. Ballew is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor Degree in Petroleum Engineering. He has over 10 years of experience in the Underground Storage Industry that include roles as a consultant and an operator. Mr. Ballew has managed numerous projects in the industry throughout the United States and specializes in well maintenance, remediation, and testing. His technical expertise includes the maintenance and operation of Class II and III wells located in bedded and domal salt formations and reservoirs.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Engineering Intern; Louisiana Stage Engineering and Land Surveying Board
Industry Experience
Underground Storage; Salt and Reservoir
Solution Mining
Technical Experience
Well Interventions
Workovers
Wireline & Slickline
Coiled Tubing
Snubbing
Stimulation
P&A
Project Management
Wellhead Design & Remediation
Salt Cavern; Storage & Solution Mining Operations
Reservoir; Storage & Salt Water Injection Operations
Regulatory Compliance of Underground Storage Assets
Risk Analysis of Underground Storage Assets
Natural Gas Inventory Analysis; Salt & Reservoir Storage
Preliminary Feasibility Studies for Natural Gas Storage
Class II & Class III Permit Applications
Log Interpretation
Geological Interpretation & Mapping