Biography

Steven A. Smith is a Principal Geologist in Integrated Analytical Solutions at the EERC, where he develops new business opportunities related to laboratory- and field-based investigations of enhanced oil recovery (EOR), CO2 storage, and resource assessment of unconventional oil plays. In addition, Mr. Smith is focused on research opportunities and methods development for core-scale rock characterization, fluid behavior, and organic petrology. Prior to his current position, he was a Senior Geologist and Applied Geology Laboratory Lead at the EERC. Mr. Smith’s principal areas of interest and expertise include petroleum geology, CO2 EOR, laboratory investigation of fluid flow in conventional and unconventional reservoirs, and geological sequestration of CO2. He holds a B.S. degree in Geology from UND and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Society of Organic Petrology.