Craig A. Eckert

Petroleum Geologist (Ret.)

155 Bradford Road Bradfordwoods, PA 15015

atgeo57@gmail.com

SUMMARY

Proven exploration geologist with 38 years of seismic interpretation, basin analysis, and prospect generation experience in the petroleum industry. Highly skilled in accurately mapping and understanding complex reservoirs. Known for persistence and accuracy in producing outstanding results. Expert in using GeoGraphix; highly computer literate.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EQT PRODUCTION COMPANY 2000-2017

Geoscience Advisor, Pittsburgh, PA (2012-2017)

• Completed numerous Appalachian basin seismic studies, e.g., Rome Trough Study, Rough Creek Graben Study, Floyd Graben Study, Decollement Domain Study, and Detailed Structural and Fault Timing analyses on key 3D areas of plateau province, Basement Mag Study

• Interpreted all new 3D seismic surveys, collaborating with operations teams and PhD geoscientist demonstrating fault timing, style and history as related to basement fault reactivations, and early gravity sliding episodes in Silurian section

• Interpreted and tied in all new 3D seismic surveys to existing existing 2D lines and Onondaga wells resulting in a depth converted, detailed structure map for Pennsylvania

• Re-interpreted and tied in all new lines to original EXP09 Deep Basin Study, creating an updated and more accurate lead list for deep targets in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania

• Extensively re-worked well and seismic data in the Rome Trough, partnering with Denver E&P company to drill three Cambrian test wells in eastern Kentucky following the remapping and reinterpretation of newly acquired 2D seismic data, focusing on the Cambrian Rogersville shale

• Completed numerous exhaustive Outside of Basin (OOB)–US studies as part of team with three other geoscientists, e.g., Permian Basin Study, Michigan Basin Study, Alliance Basin Cyclothem Study, Anadarko Basin Woodford and Mississippian Lime Study

• Conducted several OOB Transformational Plays Studies as part of team with two other geoscientists, e.g., Great Basin Shales study, Rio Grande Rift study and analysis with recommendations for entry into Great Basin targeting Mississippian Chainman shale

• Completed several OOB–Worldwide studies as part of team with two other geoscientists, e.g., China Shale Basins and World Source Beds, overseeing the creation of GGX projects for major shale basins around the world, incorporating data sets such as IHS, EGI, GeoMark, EIA/ARI, USGS, as well as technical papers from web sources (e.g., Datapages, Researchgate)

• For all studies, finals deliverables typically included analysis, x-sections, maps and presentation in graph/chart/histogram form to include: clay content, TOC averages and ranges, OIP/GIP, TRR, basin type, thermal maturity, pressure gradient, Sh max, paleotectonic setting, basin type, prospective area, thickness of organic shale, average depth, environment of deposition, production, activity level.

• Evaluated over 40 potential offerings in most of the US Shale Basins in collaboration with new ventures and business development teams, recommending numerous play entries to senior management including one successful acquisition in the Permian basin

• Trained and mentored geoscience and geotechnical staff with frequent user group meetings and training sessions in order to increase use and understanding of (primarily) GGX IsoMap and SeisVision, emphasizing project creation, maintenance, interpretation and general workflow

• Coordinated annual intern and new hire college visits and intern program for EQT geosciences group, annually mentoring a primary intern for one or more ongoing projects

District Geologist-Weston District, Pittsburgh, PA (2010-2012)

• Conducted multi-year Upper Devonian Study for north central WV and western PA as part of team in collaboration with one other geoscientist and several interns, proving up new horizontal trends, leads and prospects for West Virginia and Pennsylvania

• Completed an assessment of the shallow Pennsylvania and West Virginia oil fields in collaboration with one other geoscientist, compiled a series of maps defining areas of interest for the purpose of acquiring assets for the eventual drilling of test wells in an old oil field.

• Extensively worked up in collaboration with other geologist, a prospect for Jacksonburg-Stringtown oil field with recommendation to launch a secondary recovery program, but was turned down by senior management

• Coordinated and scheduled annual college visits as Geoscience intern coordinator

Geologist-Exploration, Pittsburgh, PA (2008-2010)

• Completed and published in-house EXP09 Appalachian Basin Deep Mapping Project, including roughly 6000 miles of 2D, loading all lines into GeoGraphix SeisVision, tying wells to seismic, balancing lines, and picking, correlating and interpreting all key horizons and faults.

o Mapped all major horizons (TULLY, ONON, SALN, ORDV, KNOX, TRNT, CPRG, CNSG, ROME, PREC) and intervening isopachs for entire Appalachian basin derived from x-s correlations including depths from additional data points in between x-s network and depth converted subsea values from seismic network, with the intent to define play concepts and to outline structural and other elements of each play.

o Each mapped horizon included structure and major tectonic elements, MD to top, data/shows, paleogeographic map (if not an unconformity), subcrop map (if an unconformity) play map for horizon or unit contains within (where appropriate), all leads identified, and recommended areas for further investigation for possible 3Ds.

• Compiled Appalachian Basin Geologic Play Chart for all play types identified from the Appalachian Basin seismic, cross sections and mapping projects

• Presented final maps, X-sections and all findings and recommendations to EQT president, resulting in entrance to Marcellus and Utica plays

• Proposed and planned two Utica tests in Pennsylvania based on play mapping. Greene county Hopkins #1 well was drilled proving up Point Pleasant reservoir for later highly successful horizontal dry-PTPL/Utica activity in this area

District Geologist-Big Stone Gap District, Pittsburgh, PA (2000-2008)

• Recommended and drilled more than 1500 CBM and Conventional wells in Nora and Roaring Fork fields in Equitable’s Big Stone Gap District, southwest Virginia, escalating production from that district to over 100 MMcf/d

• Proved up multiple new areas around Nora and Roaring Fork fields leading to the further development of conventional and CBM reservoirs that consistently met or exceeded expectations

• As Development Team Leader, led Virginia Development team in drilling their largest and most successful ever CBM programs, resulting in production increase from 30 to 64 MMcf/d

• Drilled first horizontal well in Virginia, staying in coal for over 90% of the total 13,000 lateral feet penetrating the 40” thick P-6 coal (also first ever EQT horizontal well)

• Identified over 5000 PUDs, 5000 Probable and 5000 Possible drilling locations totaling over 500 BCF in booked and unbooked undeveloped reserves ‘Big Ugly’

• Drilled and developed the seismically defined Keokee oil pool in Roaring Fork field proving up over100 MBO (Big Lime and Weir)

• Identified and catalogued over 10,000 feet of behind pipe coals (‘Size of the Prize’) and began recompleting coals in prolific Nora CBM Field

• Reviewed and evaluated numerous acquisition candidates in key play areas near or adjacent to Big Stone Gap District

STRATEGIC ENERGY CORPORATION 1997-2000

Senior Exploration Geologist, Houston, TX; Pittsburgh, PA (1997-2000)

• Recommended and drilled six wells, of projected 20 well program for 2000, to test multiple play concepts for lacustrine Albert sands in Moncton Sub-basin, New Brunswick, Canada

• Led exploration phase of G&G data acquisition, which included aeromagnetics, seismic, iodine geochemistry, core work, and spore dating in Carboniferous Rift Basins

• Interpreted over 500 km of 1970s vintage seismic data in New Brunswick, Canada’s Moncton and Cocagne Sub-basins resulting in elevated understanding of basin configuration and hydrocarbon potential

• Greatly embellished large GeoGraphix databases for Appalachian Basin and New Brunswick, Canada’s Maritimes Basin, incorporating well data, seismic data, maps, and published maps.

• Identified and mapped seismic attribute coincident with truncation of Oswego Sand beneath regional unconformity proving up potential 100+ well development drilling program in central New York

• Remapped several counties in central New York integrating seismic and well control resulting in the drilling of a successful four well, multi-pay exploratory program.

• Integrated high-resolution aeromagnetics, seismic and well control using GeoGraphix to identify and map fracture systems responsible for anomalously high Silurian production rates for central New York.

ASHLAND EXPLORATION, INC. 1991-1997

Exploration Advisor (International), Houston, TX (1996-1997)

• Revitalized a declining interest in Izombe Field, company's largest Nigerian oil field (100 MMBO) by conducting an extensive reinterpretation study.

• Converted hard copy data on Izombe Field to digital format, created large Access databases and Excel spreadsheets, and built GeoGraphix projects to remap and restudy entire field.

• Added over 25 MMBO and 500 BCFG of remaining recoverable reserves through new mapping of old fields.

• Identified more than 80 rework and new drilling opportunities based on overlooked pays and structure.

• Developed and recommended 19 high-graded rework and horizontal drilling projects to operations staff during planning meetings in Lagos, Nigeria.

• Interpreted new 3D seismic data, onshore Nigeria, using GeoQuest IESX resulting in numerous upgrades from lead to prospect status.

Senior Geologist (Acquisition/New Ventures), Ashland, KY; Houston, TX (1991-1996)

• Created 20 plus GeoGraphix projects from four central Appalachian states integrating over 100,000 wells and 3000 miles of seismic data from both proprietary and non-proprietary sources.

• Recommended exploratory and development drilling locations in Eastern KY based on required economic parameters and detailed mapping of shallow reservoirs for annual drilling program.

• Reviewed six major potential acquisitions as part of an evaluation team to determine net value based on remaining reserves and future drill-sites.

• Performed geological studies of Silurian, Devonian Shale, and Cambrian Rome.

• Integrated detailed stratigraphic and seismic/structural mapping, magnetics interpretation, and lineament analysis using GeoGraphix.

• Established regional understanding of hydrocarbon production resulting in over 100,000 acres of recommended lease checks and a three million-acre Silurian AMI, resulting in Tuscarora Ss discovery.

• Interpreted and mapped over 1300 miles of 2D seismic data as part of regional Rome Trough study, resulting in JV proposal for what has become the most successful Rome Trough play to date.

MERIDIAN EXPLORATION CORPORATION 1990-1991

Staff Geologist - Pittsburgh, PA

• Conducted regional Mississippian reservoir study in southern WV through facies biased mapping resulting in the identification of over 50 new leads and prospects.

• Remapped several areas surrounding company leasehold, which allowed for the identification, recommendation, and drilling of successful additional development prospects.

CNG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 1983-1990

Exploration Geologist - Pittsburgh, PA

• Added significant value to company through major Oriskany discoveries such as Bowden Field, which came on line at a rate of 9 MMCF/D, and Circleville mountain front discovery well, which tested at 100 MMCF/D.

• Seismically identified over 40 quality prospects of which seven were drilled in the WV Devonian Oriskany and Silurian Tuscarora plays.

• Mapped seismic time-structure over entire WV eastern high plateau, mountain front, and valley and ridge provinces.

• Pioneered Appalachian sub-salt play for Tuscarora sandstone where deep prospective structures were unable to be resolved using seismic due to the presence of the Silurian salt.

• As lead WV Geologist in Appalachian Basin Oriskany study, identified best reservoir areas for highgrading exploration efforts in a six-state region; shot and interpreted seismic data over prospects.

• Completed other studies including WV Tuscarora, WV Weir-Berea, and PA Elk.

• Utilizing MIRA software identified Devonian Elk sand prospects, central PA, through attribute analysis and seismic modeling.

CONSOLIDATED GAS SUPPLY CORPORATION 1979-1983

Geologist - Clarksburg, WV (1980-1983)

• Recommended development drillsites in WV as a result of posting new wells onto maps, correlating well logs, and geologic mapping.

• Evaluated and recommended appropriate disposition of expiring leasehold.

Well Scout - Luthersburg, PA (1979-1980)

• Maintained log and data trades with outside operators. Scouted out important wildcat wells being drilled in eastern overthrust to determine drilling progress and gas shows.

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BS, Geology, West Virginia University, 1979

Graduate Studies, WVU, 1984-1985

Computer Skills: MS-Office: Excel, PowerPoint;

GeoGraphix Discovery, SMT Kingdom

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Eastern Section AAPG President, 2015-2016

Pittsburgh Association of Petroleum Geologists

Pittsburgh Geological Society, President 1990-1991

Geophysical Society of Pittsburgh, President 2012-2013

American Association of Petroleum Geologists 1977-present

North American Coalbed Methane Forum, Board of Directors 2003-present

Appalachian Geological Society, Southern Vice President 1995-1996

American Institute of Professional Geologists 1992-present

Society of Exploration Geophysicists 2009-present

Geological Society of America 2013-present

AAPG Advisory Council 2016-2019

CERTIFICATIONS

AAPG Certified Petroleum Geologist CPG #6268

AIPG Certified Professional Geologist CPG # 3664

AWARDS

Ralph L. Miller Best Paper Award, ES-AAPG, 2003

Distinguished Service Award, ES-AAPG, 2016

Presidential Award, ES-AAPG, 2018

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Invited Presentations by C.A. Eckert:

Eckert, C.A., 2018, Geology and Reservoir Properties of Coalbed Methane: North American Coalbed Methane Forum, Pittsburgh, PA

Eckert, C.A., Jacobi, R.D., 2016, New Evidence for the Reactivation of Basement Faults in the Development of Alleghany Plateau Folds in the Central Appalachians: Geological Society of Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, PA

Eckert, C.A., 2015, Working as a Geoscientist in the Appalachian Basin in 2016: Eastern Section AAPG 2016 Imperial Barrel Award Finals, Pittsburgh, PA

Eckert, C.A., Jacobi, R.D., 2015, New Evidence for the Reactivation of Basement Faults in the Development of Alleghany Plateau Folds in the Central Appalachians: Fall 2015 - Colloquium Series, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Eckert, C.A., 2014, The Role of Basement Influence on Changing Structural Styles in Appalachian Plateau Province: Pittsburgh Geological Society, Pittsburgh, PA

Eckert, C.A., 2014, Geology and Occurrence of Major CBM Resources in US Coal Basins: NACBM Forum, Pittsburgh, PA

Eckert, C.A., 2014, Geology and Occurrence of Major CBM Resources in US Coal Basins: Shale Media Group, Monroeville, PA

Eckert, C.A., 2013, Seismic and Stratigraphic Evidence for Recurrent Movement along Precambrian Age Fault Systems throughout Middle to Late Paleozoic in Central Appalachians: Harrisburg Area Geological Society, Harrisburg, PA

Eckert, C.A., 2013, Seismic and Stratigraphic Evidence for Recurrent Movement along Precambrian Age Fault Systems throughout Middle to Late Paleozoic in Central Appalachians: Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists, Monroeville, PA

Eckert, C.A., 2013, Seismic and Stratigraphic Evidence for Recurrent Movement along Precambrian Age Fault Systems throughout Middle to Late Paleozoic in Central Appalachians: Pittsburgh Association of Petroleum Geologists, Carnegie, PA

Eckert, C.A., 2012, Geology of Coal in US Coal Basins: North American Coalbed Methane Forum, Pittsburgh, PA

Eckert, C.A., and Kovarik, M.J., 2004, Drilling for Coal Bed Methane in Nora CBM Field Dickenson, Russell, Wise and Buchanan Counties, Virginia: American Association of Petroleum Landmen, Abington, VA

Eckert, C.A., and Kovarik, M.J., 2004, Nora CBM Field Update: Geology, Drilling and Production in Dickenson, Russell, Wise and Buchanan Counties, Virginia: North American Coalbed Methane Forum, Morgantown, WV

Eckert, C.A., and Kovarik, M.J., 2004, Geology and Production Characteristics of Nora CBM Field: Dickenson, Russell, Wise and Buchanan Counties, Virginia: Pittsburgh Association of Petroleum Geologists/Society of Petroleum Engineers, Pittsburgh, PA

Invited Presentations including C.A. Eckert:

Ober, E.G. and Eckert, C.A., 2014, Identification of Future Oil Potential From Upper Devonian Venango Sandstones in the Central Appalachians: Pittsburgh Association of Petroleum Geologists, Carnegie, PA

Schanken, L., Kovarik, M.J., Vactor, T. and Eckert, C.A., 2008, Recent Improvements in Production Methods in Nora Coalbed Methane Field, Southwestern Virginia: Annual Meeting of Eastern Section American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Pittsburgh, PA

Journal Articles:

Jacobi, R.D., Starr, J.G., Eckert, C.A., Leaver, A., Loewenstein, S. and Mitchell, C., 2021, Relay Ramps and Rhombochasms: Examples and Implications of Fault Stepovers in the Marcellus and Utica of the Northern Appalachian Basin: American Association of Petroleum Geologists Journal

Published Abstracts:

Jacobi, R.D., Eckert, C.A., Starr, J. and Mathur, R., 2019, Anticlines We Have Admired: A Review of Styles and Implications for Anticlines Observed in Seismic Reflection Data of the northern Appalachian Basin: Annual Meeting of Eastern Section American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Columbus, OH

Jacobi, R.D., Mathur, R., Douds, A.S.B., Star, J.G., Schweigel, T., Warner, T., Willan, C. and Eckert, C.A., 2019, U-Pb Calcite Ages and the Case for Acadian Structural Development in the Appalachian Basin: Annual Meeting of Northeast Geological Society of America, Portland ME

Jacobi, R.D., Mathur, R., Douds, A.S.B., Warner, T., Star, J.G., Willan, C. and Eckert, C.A., 2019, U-Pb Calcite Ages and the Case for Acadian Structural Development in the Appalachian Basin: Implications for Oil and Gas Migration: Annual Meeting of Eastern Section American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Pittsburgh, PA

Jacobi, R.D., Eckert, C.A., Schweigel, T., Starr, J.G., Hrywnak, A.E., O'Hara, A., Fountain, J.C. and Agle, P., 2018, ADVANCES IN FAULT SYSTEM RECOGNITION IN THE APPALACHIAN BASIN: OROGEN-PARALLEL STRIKE-SLIP TRANSPORT IN NEW YORK STATE, PENNSYLVANIA AND WEST VIRGINIA: Annual Meeting of Northeast Geological Society of America, Burlington, VT

Willan, C.G., Eckert, C.A. and O’Hara, A.P., 2016, Maturation Patterns of the Cambrian Rogersville Shale in the Rome Trough of Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia: Annual Meeting of Eastern Section American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Lexington, KY

Jacobi, R.D., Starr, J.G., Eckert, C.A., Schweigel, T. Hrywnak, A.E., Mitchell, C. and O’Hara, A., 2015, RELAY RAMPS AND RHOMBOCHASMS: EXTENSION, STRIKE SLIP MOTION, AND THE NATURE OF THE PA SALIENT/OROCLINE IN THE MARCELLUS AND UTICA OF THE NORTHERN APPALACHIAN BASIN: Annual Meeting of Geological Society of America, Baltimore, MD

Jacobi, R.D., Starr, J.G. and Eckert, C.A., 2015, Relay Ramps and Rhombochasms: Step Overs in the Marcellus and Utica of the Northern Appalachian Basin: Annual Meeting of American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Denver, CO

Jacobi, R.D., Starr, J.G. and Eckert, C.A., Mitchell, C., Schweigel, T. and Hyrwnak, A. E., 2015, Relay Ramps and Rhombochasms: Step Overs and Cross-Strike Discontinuities in the Marcellus and Utica of the Northern Appalachian Basin: Annual Meeting of Geological Society of America, Breton Woods, NH

Morris, L.J. and Eckert, C.A., 2015, EQT Geosciences Overview and Summer Internship and Employment opportunities: Eastern Section American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Indianapolis, IN

Jacobi, R.D., Starr, J.G. and Eckert, C.A., and Warner, T., 2014, Fault Geometries and Origins in Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia: AAPG Geotechnical Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA

Ober, E.G. and Eckert, C.A., 2014, Identification of Future Oil Potential From Upper Devonian Venango Sandstones in the Central Appalachians: Meeting of American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Denver, CO

Eckert, C.A., Ober, E.G. and McCallum, S., 2013, Sequence Stratigraphic Framework Approach for the Identification and Mapping of Upper Devonian Siltstones in Northern West Virginia, Appalachian Basin: Annual Meeting of American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Denver, CO

Jacobi, R.D., Starr, J.G., Jackson, D., Warner, T. and Eckert, C.A., 2013, Acadian Sliding: Anatomy of Styles for Gravitational Fault Development and Hydrocarbon Migration in the Western Appalachian Foreland Basin of Pennsylvania and West Virginia: ES-AAPG Mudrocks Symposium, Morgantown, WV

Jacobi, R.D., Starr, J.G., Jackson, D., Warner, T. and Eckert, C.A., 2013, Acadian Sliding: Anatomy of Styles for Gravitational Fault Development and Hydrocarbon Migration in the Western Appalachian Foreland Basin of Pennsylvania and West Virginia: Meeting of American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Denver, CO

Robert Jacobi, Joel Starr, David Jackson, Travis Warner, Craig Eckert, 2013, ANATOMY OF STYLES FOR ACADIAN GRAVITATIONAL FAULT DEVELOPMENT AND HYDROCARBON MIGRATION IN THE WESTERN APPALACHIAN FORELAND BASIN OF PENNSYLVANIA AND WEST VIRGINIA: Annual Meeting of Northeast Section of Geological Society of America, Breton Woods, NH

Eckert, C.A., 2012, Seismic and Stratigraphic Evidence for Recurrent Movement along Precambrian Age Fault Systems throughout Middle to Late Paleozoic in Central Appalachians: Annual Meeting of Eastern Section American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Cleveland, OH

Jacobi, R.D., Starr, J.G., Jackson, D., Warner, T. and Eckert, C.A., 2012, Acadian Sliding and Gliding: Anatomy of Styles for Gravitational Fault Development and Hydrocarbon Migration in the Western Appalachian Foreland Basin of Pennsylvania and West Virginia: Annual Meeting of Geological Society of America, Charlotte, NC

Eckert, C.A., and Kovarik, M.J., 2003, Geology and Production Characteristics of Nora CBM Field: Dickenson, Russell, Wise and Buchanan Counties, Virginia: Annual Meeting of Eastern Section American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Pittsburgh, PA