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Expert Profile: David Traugott

Expertise: I can answer questions related to the technical issues associated with the drilling and completing of oil and gas wells; very familiar with the cementing process and LWD tools. Limited knowledge of mineral rights and/or royalties.

Experience in the area
Twelve years working as an engineer in the industry both in the field and in the office. Field locations include offshore, land, and overseas. Office locations include Lafayette, LA and Houston, TX.

Organizations
SPE, AADE, IADC, API, IEEE

Publications
SPE Drilling and Completion Magazine

Education/Credentials
-Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1995 -Currently working on MBA, 2010 (anticipated)

Past/Present Clients
Major and Independent Oil and Gas Companies.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 3260
Knowledge	9.83 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.83 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions Today (GMT time)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (Per Day, in GMT time)		4
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		411

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	06/11/09
10	10	10	10	06/06/09
10	10	10	10	05/27/09
10	10	10	10	05/21/09
10	10	10	10	05/15/09

User Comments

Thanks your for your time & information.
(Graham on 05/27/09)

Thank you very much. I contacted the Commonwealth of PA. Dept. of Environmental Prot. Oil & Gas Management Program and they advised it is also 200 ft
(Glenda on 05/21/09)

Very knowledgeable and alot of good answered my questions thank you very much this help me alot
(Allen on 05/15/09)

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Recent Answers from David Traugott

2009-06-04 gas well fraced: Only time will tell; there are many procedures available to try to increase the well's production rate (in addition to fracturing). They may try a few more procedures or they may decide to abandon the...

2009-05-31 Engineers are Crazy: I think oil and gas wells are very complex in nature; hopefully the engineering team has evaluated all of the options available to them and chosen the completion system that will create the highest flow-rate...

2009-05-27 TOP LEASE FOR GAS/OIL: This depends on how much negotiating power you have and it is directly related to the size of your land and the activity level in your area (among other things). It is also related to the success rate...

2009-05-27 Mineral Rights N.D: If only one dry hole has been encountered then this is not necessarily true; sometimes you can move over only a short distance and make a well. However, if multiple dry holes are drilled in an area, then...

2009-05-15 water well: Question #1: The idea sounds good, but this procedure would have to be included in the well permit, and oil companies are not interested in making water wells, so it is very unlikely that they would include...