DATA POWERED
WELL RISK MANAGEMENT

Minimize risks, establish standards, and strategize cost effective and compliant solutions with data & AI.

MISSION

DWA leverages AI and data analytics for standardized, risk-managed evaluations of oil and gas Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) and potential wellbore repurposing.

Leverage DWA’s AI-enabled platform for seamless ingestion, aggregation, normalization, and analysis of disparate well data. DWA’s patented AI system processes data from individual well assessments based on key attributes regionally, by basin, and globally. 

Assess individual wells or entire fields by integrating regional and global data metrics, insights, and standards to generate tailored strategies and solutions for each scenario. DWA’s AI will establish robust risk prediction models and deliver increasingly accurate analysis and solution strategies.

Enable a consistent Regulatory framework for the industry with data-backed procedures, methods, and technology. DWA’s AI models generate quantified risk profiles, prioritization and planning, and assessments for wellbore end-of-life or repurposing. Standardization and consistent regulation support outcome-based solutions with data-driven evaluations, optimizing resources and delivering answers.

Enable the Asset, Operations, Technology, and Finance teams to use a common standard in assessing liabilities; provide Regulators with a more reliable method of evaluating technical and operational programs; and provide an auditable process to quantify financial and operational risk in wellbore abandonment or repurposing.

David MacNeill

FOUNDER

With 35 years of expertise, David MacNeill leads DWA Consultants in advancing data management and analytic methodologies for well decommissioning. His focus lies in integrating analytics to achieve regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Specializes in analytics for well integrity assessment, financial risk evaluation related to well abandonment, and real-time data management for decommissioning projects. 

Founder and CEO DWA Consultants.

Advocated for the adoption of analytics in risk assessment and regulatory compliance across various industry sectors.

Founder of Wellbore Integrity Solutions.

Leadership in operational excellence and management of complex global businesses related to well abandonment and well integrity.

CEO of Logan International Inc.

Global public (TSX) company manufacturing well intervention and completion equipment.

DWA Consultants.

Developed data management protocols specific to well decommissioning.

Conducted data-driven financial analysis for decommissioning.

Designed analytic methods for AROs.

Wellbore Integrity Solutions.

Completed a 25 country carve out of 3 businesses from SLB while maintaining the highest HSE and service quality standards.

Logan International Inc.

Number 1 market share of manufacture of well intervention fishing equipment.

SUMMARY

David MacNeill’s career is marked by a diverse range of roles, from C-level positions to Board Memberships, each contributing to his comprehensive understanding of operational excellence, strategic alignment, and leadership in the energy sector.

Nigel Lakey

FOUNDER

As an experienced director, executive, and key advisor/ thought partner in the energy industry and private equity, Nigel is a board-level strategist who transforms organizations to overcome operational and strategic challenges. He has experience in founding, developing, and merging several companies establishing him as an industry leader and visionary.

With over 40 years of Industry experience, and more than 15 years of that in global executive and director positions, Nigel has accumulated diverse business and technical leadership acumen in both public and private companies. His strength lies in his ability to strategically establish goals and concepts and lead teams to successful execution. 

President & CEO of Reservoir Drilling Solutions.

For more than 9 years Nigel led the drilling, completions, and production technology development of Reservoir Drilling Solutions, Inc. Through his leadership, the company successfully designed and developed proprietary surface and downhole tool systems for well servicing and workover operations. 

Director & CEO of Fratex Incorporated.

As a member of the Board of Directors and CEO of a privately held company, Nigel was active in the development and commercialization of intellectual property associated with drilling, completion, and reservoir exploitation technologies. 

Senior Vice President at Tesco Corporation.

During his 12 years at Tesco Corporation, Nigel successfully delivered strategic concepts to commercial reality through navigating operations, sales, marketing, and business development teams. 

Influence on Frank’s and Expro Group Merger‍.

Nigel played a key role the evaluation of alternatives and potential combinations for the 2021 Frank’s International and Expro Group merger. He co-led the Integration Management Office resulting in a clean and on-time close with a detailed action planner to identify and track synergies. 

Champion of disruptive innovation.

Industry first to commercialize integrated underbalanced drilling; recognized with CEO “One of Twelve” award for the commercialization and global deployment of the patented “CASING DRILLING” technology. Result: Greatly increased competitive advantage and profits. ‍

Future proofing human capital‍.

Nigel has experience working closely with HR to build enterprises where he ensured workforce satisfaction and increased productivity as observed through low turnovers and more successful hires and promotions. 

SUMMARY

Nigel’s record-proven leadership and enterprise building reinforces the success of DWA and its ventures. With experience, strategic acumen, and strong business intuitions, Nigel has the qualifications to lead the energy industry into the AI future.

AI Strategy

Minimize risks, establish standards, and strategize cost effective green solutions with data & AI.

Navigating Well Decommissioning Complexities

DWA Consultants Comprehensive Services and Analytics Facilitate Risk-Optimized, Regulatory-Compliant Digital Well Abandonment.