Dr. Robert M. Toronyi

Chief Operations Officer

Dr. Robert M. Toronyi worked for Chevron for over 30 years for every one of its upstream companies and affiliates, gaining both a wealth and breadth of knowledge of modern international oil company technology activities. He was Chevron’s Reservoir Management premier technical expert for both its domestic and international companies. He headed Chevron’s international technology activities, which spans all corners of the globe and, in particular, its business development opportunities in Kuwait.

Dr. Toronyi was a member of Chevron’s Reserves Advisory Committee and its Reservoir Management Assurance team for major capital projects. He was part of a team which is revamping Chevron’s reservoir management efforts to improve its production performance and reserves replacement. As project manager for Chevron’s Kuwait business development, Dr. Toronyi worked closely with senior oil officials to improve the long-term production performance of the Burgan oilfield, the second largest oilfield in the world.

Education

Ph.D., Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
M.Sc., Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
B.Sc., Petroleum Engineering and Mathematics, Marietta College

Expertise

Reservoir Management

Key Awards & Accomplishments

Officer and Chairman of Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) chapters
Chairman of the SPE Reservoir Engineering Committee
Chairman of the SPE Fluids Mechanics Committee
Author of Chevron’s Reservoir Simulation Guide

Work Experience

30+ Years Industry Experience
Former Premier Technical Expert in Reservoir Management, Chevron