William W. Todd

Principal Analyst, Production

During William W. Todd’s career, he has held positions of increasing responsibility both in management and as a technical expert, most recently with Chevron Oil Company, where he spent 35+ years. He is a recognized expert in reservoir management and simulation. His work in this area includes technical service projects for internal Chevron clients as well as Saudi Aramco.

He has conducted many reservoir simulation studies on carbonates and clastics both domestically and internationally. Notable experience internationally includes studies of Saudi Arabia’s Ghawar Arab-D, Shaybah, Safaniya, Zuluf and Marjan fields, Kuwait’s Burgan and Rudhatain fields, Papua Niugini’s Moran field, Venezuela’s LL652 field and Angola’s Takula field.

Education

B.S., Petroleum Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University
M.S., Petroleum Engineering, Louisiana State University
M.S., Engineering Management, University of Missouri--Rolla

Expertise

Reservoir Simulation

Key Awards & Accomplishments

Principal developer and instructor for Chevron’s in-house Reservoir Simulation training

Work Experience

Over 35 years of industry experience
Former Management/Technical Expert positions, Chevron