Donald P. Muth

 Plano, TX ·  donaldpmuth@yahoo.com  ·  Cell 972-768-3112

Innovative Prospecting    ·    Geologic Risk Evaluation    ·    Conceptual Marketing

Core Competencies

• Certified Petroleum Geologist and Certified Earth Scientist with extensive experience in oil and gas exploration and development (Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Montana, North Dakota, Utah)
• Conventional and unconventional play development tailored to geological opportunities and budgetary constraints, promoting value-add results
• Savvy planner adept at optimizing data and resources, creating opportunities and partnering effectively with stakeholders

Areas of Expertise

Mapping / Analysis / Interpretation to Determine a Property’s Economic Value

• Carbonate & clastic rock systems to forecast potential performance
• Cross-section construction to highlight economic opportunity while minimizing risk
• SCAL (Special Core Analysis) & geochemical data to promote successful outcomes
• Petra software applications to enhance professional productivity and print documentation
• Multiple basin geological evaluations to optimize potential for successful outcomes

Prospect Generation & Play Development to Create Successful Economic Outcomes

• Seismic interpretation to minimize the potential for unproductive wells
• Reservoir performance to maximize well productivity
• Reserve determination to accurately assess current and future well potential
• Economic evaluation to yield the best possible economic return

Marketing / Business Deals / Reporting to Promote End-to-End Risk Mitigation

• Promotions / presentations to existing and potential investors
• Deal structuring to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
• Contract / lease negotiations to ensure compliance with mineral and surface interests
• Well permits to ensure compliance with regulatory statutes
• Regulatory unitization to achieve economic viability and equity

Relevant Experience

Senior Geologist, Denbury Resources Inc., Plano, Texas
Consultant, Oakmont Minerals, Inc., Plano, Texas
Petroleum Geologist, Atwater, DeLeon Exploration, New Orleans, Louisiana
Staff Geophysicist, Texaco, New Orleans, Louisiana

Education

M.B.A., Finance. University of New Orleans. New Orleans, Louisiana.
B.S., Geology. Auburn University. Auburn, Alabama.