Worldwide Petroleum Consulting

Steven D. McIninch
Steven D. McIninch joined DeGolyer and MacNaughton in 1993 after working as a seismic interpreter and processor at Shell Oil Company for 13 years.
McIninch graduated with a bachelor’s degree in geophysics from the University of Oklahoma in 1978. He was elected a Vice President at D&M in 1995.
Geographical Experience
- Algeria
- Angola
- Argentina
- Australia
- Brazil
- China
- Colombia
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ghana
- Gulf of Mexico
- India
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Middle East
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Nigeria
- North Sea
- Oman
- Peru
- Philippines
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
Topical Areas of Expertise
- 2–D and 3–D seismic interpretation
- Stratigraphic interpretation
- Geologic modeling
- AVO analysis
- Reserves classification and estimation
- Depth conversion and velocity modeling
- Project coordination and supervision
- Interpretation of seismic inversion data
- Seismic processing evaluation
- Equity studies
- Maturation studies
- Prospect evaluation and identification of areas of upside exploration opportunities
- Regional mapping
- Petrel mapping
Major Projects
- Seismic interpretation for reserves study of the Tanguuh field in Indonesia.
- Seismic interpretation and supervision of interpretation of several large fields in Algeria.
- Seismic interpretation of numerous deepwater fields on both the east and west coasts of Africa.
- Seismic interpretation of numerous pre-salt fields in deepwater Brazil.
- Seismic interpretation of several deepwater fields in the KG Basin in India.
- Geophysical interpretation for dozens of reserves studies throughout the world.
- Coordinated geologic and geophysical effort that evaluated over 200 prospects and generated over 100 new leads for a national oil ministry in preparation for a major lease sale.
- Provided geophysical consultation that helped resolve a longstanding dispute between the operator of a major field in China and the gas purchaser.
- Developed geologic and geophysical techniques for implementation of a maturation study for a major offshore turbidite field in East Africa.
- Evaluation of exploration areas for bid rounds in Mexico, including regional seismic interpretation, prospect mapping, risk analysis, and identification of exploration opportunities and upside.