Oil & Gas Geoscience Advisory
Our oil and gas geoscience advisory team specializes in delivering advanced solutions in petroleum hydrodynamics, integrated geosciences, M&A, and water sourcing and disposal. With a deep understanding of subsurface fluid behavior, we provide critical insights to optimize reservoir management and operational efficiency. Together, our team combines technical excellence with strategic foresight to address the evolving needs of the energy industry.
Kaush received his bachelor’s degree from U of Waterloo and master’s from U of A, after which he started Rakhit Petroleum Consulting. Rakhit and now CDL developed into a unique worldwide consultancy in basin hydrogeology, fluid chemistry and geothermics. A consummate entrepreneur, Kaush has been the co-founder and director of numerous companies, including Matrix Solutions, Kinwest Resources, Seven Generations Energy and Kiwetinohk Energy. Having recently handed over the CEO baton, Kaush is going back to his hydro roots and supporting CDL’s pivot into CCS, Critical Minerals and Geothermal.
Paul is a petroleum geologist with over 40 years of exploration experience throughout western Canada. His career included stints at Norcen Energy Resources, Grad and Walker Energy, Paramount Resources, Flowing Energy, Magnus Energy, Rondo Petroleum, Coda Petroleum and Canadian Discovery Ltd. During this span he has worked on exploration and development projects through Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and the territories, prospecting in formations from Lower Paleozoic to Pleistocene. He has worked at established companies as well as new start-up ventures. At Coda Petroleum he and co-author Graham Davies evaluated the Jean Marie light oil potential in Zama Alberta and presented key findings at the 2014 CSPG Core Conference. In 2017, Mr. Poscente joined Canadian Discovery Ltd to spearhead the East Shale Basin Duvernay study. Mr. Poscente presented key findings at the SPE Duvernay Workshop in March 2019. He went on to manage the Clearwater study in 2020 and the Basal Banff study in 2022. He is currently drawing on this extensive subsurface experience as he works on new opportunities in CCS and geothermal exploration.
Allison is a registered professional Geologist with over 20 years of experience in the western Canadian oil and gas sector. She has a held variety of roles over her career including Hydrogeologist, Development Geologist focused on Enhanced Oil Recovery, Geomodeler in a reservoir simulation group, and her current role as Senior Hydrodynamicist focused on carbon storage. She holds an Adult Educator certificate and enjoys sharing her extensive experience working with reservoir pressure data, fluid chemistry data and geomodels through course development and training.
Natalie is a seasoned Petroleum Geologist renowned for her expertise in conventional plays across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. As a Project Manager/Senior Geologist at Canadian Discovery Ltd, she leads initiatives in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), mapping deep reservoirs and integrating geological analyses for Carbon Sequestration viability. Natalie's impactful roles at both large and small companies showcase her proficiency in asset evaluation and prospect mapping, particularly in carbonate formations. Natalie has a Master's in Earth Sciences from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor's in Geological Science from Queen’s University; she is also an APEGA and CEGA member and volunteer, reflecting her commitment to professional growth.
Sheldon is an experienced Groundwater Scientist with a B.Sc. in Geology and M.A.Sc. in Environmental Engineering. With over 20 years of experience, Sheldon began his career at the well site running open-hole logging instruments for formation evaluation. Since then, Sheldon has focused on groundwater and hydrogeological studies and has held various positions with consultants, oil and gas producers, and academia to characterize aquifers in both shallow and deep groundwater systems. Sheldon has direct work experience in hydrodynamics, aquifer evaluation, water source and disposal strategy, and regulatory compliance.
Meridee joined Canadian Discovery in 2005 working with both CDL's Intelligence and Expertise groups as well as with data management and GIS personnel to streamline geological mapping techniques. Meridee plays a key role in Intelligence projects and products, including developing, editing and managing content for the CDL Digest and various multi-client and consulting projects. She has worked with Amoco in Calgary, Houston and London, gaining experience in Canadian and international exploration and development. Meridee holds a B.Sc. (Geological Engineering) from the University of Saskatchewan and an Applied Bachelor of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Tessa has worked at CDL since 2018 as geologist. She graduated from the University of Alberta with honours in geology in 2015 followed by a Master’s degree at the University of British Columbia. Her thesis research focused the Devonian-aged organic-rich reservoirs in Northeastern BC – specifically geochemical analyses and petroleum systems modeling. Since starting at CDL, Tessa has worked on several hydrodynamics projects from the Montney Formation in Western Canada to sub-Andean basins in South America. More recently, Tessa is focused on Clean Technology projects including geothermal, carbon capture and storage and lithium/critical minerals.
Chris has been a geologist at CDL since 2017 working as an Exploration Analyst. He has written and researched over 100 articles for the CDL Digest on a wide variety of plays and areas within the WCSB, with a current focus on the Montney, Clearwater, and Cardium. Other industry interests include lithium development potential in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Chris' previous experience includes stints as a petroleum geologist for Mapan Energy and Encana, geomechanical consulting with Advanced Geotechnology (AGI), gold exploration and resource delineation near Rankin Inlet, NU and a term as a shipper/receiver for Co-op Home Health Care in the mid-2010s. He obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Geological Engineering from Queen's University in 1997.
John is an Evaluations Engineer and has been with CDL for over 10 years. John graduated from the University of Calgary in 2014 and is passionate about database development and data analytics. During John’s time at CDL, he served as one of the project leads for the Well Completions & Frac Database, headed the development of Play Metrics Analysis in partnership with Sproule, and has been an integral part of the Canadian Discovery Fluid Dynamics Database development team. In 2020, John was the project manager for the Carbon Sequestration and Storage Atlas in partnership with TGS and will be co-managing the development of CDL’s upcoming CCUS Atlas of Alberta.
Steve is a professional Geologist (P.Geol.) with 25 years of experience and is currently a Senior Geologist with Canadian Discovery. Here he writes articles for the CDL Digest publication with a recent emphasis on low carbon opportunities and clean technology. Steve earned his Ph.D. and B.Sc. Honours degrees in Geology from Western University in London, Ontario.
Simon brings over 20 years of industry experience as a Geologist in conventional and unconventional oil and gas plays, with tenures at Suncor, Paramount, Enerplus, Legacy, Openfield and Green Helium. Throughout his career he has explored and developed multiple formations in the WCSB in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Simon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Queen’s University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Manitoba.
