Jim McGowen

Senior Stimulation Engineer

Adelaide

Stimulation Technical Advisor

A globally recognised expert in oil and gas services with over 40 years of industry experience, including 37 years with Halliburton and a tenure at ARCO Research Centre during his university studies. His extensive expertise spans stimulation engineering design, including acidising, fracturing, and reservoir simulation, as well as advanced data analytics using tools like GOHFER, Fracpro, and Excel.

A skilled leader and communicator, Jim has presented at numerous technical schools and conferences for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). He has also served as president of a local SPE chapter with his contributions to petroleum engineering recognised through the SPE Southern Asia Pacific Distinguished Contribution Award.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and is completing a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering.

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