Completion Engineering Consulting
With a Proven Track Record
19 years at Shell. $1.25B in capital delivered. Published in Oil & Gas Journal. Direct access to the engineer who does the work — no corporate hierarchy, no layers.
Track Record
Proven results across deepwater and land operations
Why Corevigil
Direct access to elite completion engineering expertise — no corporate hierarchy, no account managers, just the engineer who delivers the work.
Direct Access
Work directly with Gregory Neal—no corporate layers, no account managers, just the engineer who delivers the work.
Shell Vito Phase 2 Completion Execution Lead, currently advising major operators.
Proven Track Record
$1.25B in capital delivered across Shell, ENI, and major operators. Published in Oil & Gas Journal.
Recent $2-5MM cost avoidance recognized by global headquarters.
Technical Depth
Computer Engineering degree combined with 19 years of hands-on completion engineering.
When the work calls for it, I build the tools that support my recommendations — not just reports.
Services
Engineering consulting with a unique technical edge
Engineering Consulting
Elite consulting services for oil & gas operators seeking proven deepwater and land completion expertise.
- Engineering Advisory & Due Diligence
- Completion Engineering (Deepwater & Land)
- Materials Selection & Evaluation (metallics & non-metallics)
- Cost Estimation & Value Engineering
- Joint Venture Technical Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance
I also build purpose-built software tools when the work calls for it — equipment trackers, compliance workflows, operational dashboards.
Recent Success
Mission-critical results for major operators
Shell Vito Phase 2 & 3
Led 5 deepwater producer-injector wells (30,000 ft MD, 4,000 ft water depth) achieving Best-in-Class, Top Quartile performance under stringent cost and schedule constraints.
Key Achievements
- Pioneered industry-first piston-jettison barrier valve application
- Published in Oil & Gas Journal (May 2024)
- Recognized as Shell best practice for deepwater completions
- Capital cost reduction through innovative dual-function design
- Delivered under budget, on schedule despite complex technical challenges
Major Deepwater Operator - Cost Optimization
Delivered $2-5MM cost avoidance through regulatory problem-solving on time-compressed deepwater project already in drilling phase.
Results
- Comprehensive chemical analysis prevented unnecessary capital spend
- Regulatory compliance achieved without modifications
- Recognized by operator's global headquarters
- Commended by regional GM of Technical Services
- Project proceeded on schedule and within budget
Ready to Discuss Your Challenge?
Contact Corevigil to discuss how proven completion engineering expertise can benefit your operations.