Gregory Neal | Completion Advisor | Deepwater & Land Expertise | $1.25B+ Project Delivery
19+ years delivering complex completions and interventions for Shell, ENI, and major operators across the Gulf of Mexico and shale plays. Published in Oil & Gas Journal, with a proven track record in cost optimization, technical innovation, and capital program delivery.
Led 5 deepwater & injector wells (30,000 ft MD, 4,000 ft water depth) delivering Best-in-Class, Top Quartile performance.
Executed 4 high-complexity subsea interventions while advancing hydrate prevention technology.
Managed $2MM technology investment program fostering global R&D collaboration between Shell Brazil and Shell Houston.
Delivered multiple deepwater completions (Perdido, Cardamom, Stones) ahead of schedule and under budget.
Provided technical oversight and strategic guidance across deepwater projects for major operator.
Directed high-volume horizontal completion operations in Fayetteville Shale play.
Petroleum Engineering - Drilling Specialty
Texas A&M University
Computer Engineering
University of Houston
Magna Cum Laude | National Merit Scholar
This technical foundation complements 19 years of hands-on completion engineering — enabling a depth of analysis and problem-solving that goes beyond traditional consulting.
May 2024
Technical paper documenting industry-first piston-jettison barrier valve application for dual-function stacked/comingled deepwater completions.
Read Full ArticleVito Phase 2 innovations recognized as Shell completion best practice for deepwater applications.
ENI cost optimization work recognized by operator's global headquarters and regional leadership.
After 19 years delivering elite results for Shell, ENI, and major operators, I founded Corevigil to offer independent engineering consulting with the same caliber of expertise — minus the corporate overhead.
No corporate hierarchy. Work directly with the engineer who delivers the work.
$1.25B capital delivered, published in Oil & Gas Journal, Shell/ENI credibility, recent $2-5MM cost avoidance.
Computer Engineering degree plus 19 years of hands-on operations. When the work calls for it, I build the tools that support my recommendations.
Contact me directly to explore how my expertise can benefit your operations.