J. Michael Gatens
Founder at Unconventional Gas Resources LLC
Profile
J.
Michael Gatens is the founding Chairman of Canadian Society For Evolving Energy.
He was also the founder of Quicksilver Resources Canada, Inc. (1997) where he held the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer until 2010, and Unconventional Gas Resources Canada Operating, Inc. (2007) where he held the title of Chief Executive Officer until 2014.
Mr. Gatens's current jobs include Director positions at Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada, Primavera Resources Corp., and membership at Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. (since 1977).
Mr. Gatens's former jobs include Director & Vice President at S.A.
Holditch & Associates, Inc., Director at PetroGlobe, Inc. (2006-2010), Director at Petroleum Technology Transfer Council (1994-2003), Member-Governors Board at Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (2008), and Petroleum Engineer at Bass Enterprises Production Co. Mr. Gatens received his undergraduate degree in 1980 and his graduate degree in 1987 from Texas A&M University.
J. Michael Gatens active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada
 Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC) is a collaborative research and technology development organization that aims to drive innovation in various technology areas within oil and gas operations. The non-profit company is based in Calgary, Canada. Since its inception in 1996, PTAC has launched over 800 collaborative projects. The organization focuses on helping Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and research sectors overcome significant barriers in bringing their ideas to market. PTAC's mission is to facilitate innovation, collaborative research, and technology development, demonstration, and deployment for a responsible Canadian hydrocarbon energy industry. | Director/Board Member | 2010-10-26 |
Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc.
 Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. provides petroleum engineering services. The non-profit company is based in Allen, TX and has subsidiaries in United States, India and Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1999-12-31 |
Unconventional Gas Resources LLC
 Unconventional Gas Resources LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Unconventional Resources LLC provides oil & gas exploration and production services. It searches for and engages in development of unconventional gas resources that include coal bed methane, gas shales, and tight gas sands. The company is headquartered in Bryan, TX. | Founder | - |
Primavera Resources Corp.
 Primavera Resources Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Primavera Resources Corp. operates as a private energy company.It engages in the acquisition and development of oil and gas properties. The company was founded on February 23, 2016 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of J. Michael Gatens
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
 Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers operates as the voice of Canada''s upstream oil and natural gas industry. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2007-12-31 |
| Petroleum Technology Transfer Council | Director/Board Member | 2002-12-31 |
Canadian Society For Evolving Energy
 Canadian Society For Evolving Energy Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Canadian Society For Evolving Energy is a not-for-profit society. The firm engages in encouraging the responsible development of hydrocarbon resources, focusing on: shale gas, light tight oil, gas hydrates, natural gas from coal, tight gas sands and carbonates. The firm provides information about these unconventional resource sources and strives to increase communication between the industry, the provincial and federal governments, stakeholders and first nations. The company was founded in April 2002 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Chairman | - |
Bass Enterprises Production Co.
 Bass Enterprises Production Co. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Bass Enterprises Production Co. is a private company that provides Texaco fuel with Techron, which is known for its high mileage. The company is based in MIDLAND, TX and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company has a long history of fueling adventure and has changed its look over the years while maintaining its commitment to providing quality fuel. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| S.A. Holditch & Associates, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of J. Michael Gatens
| Texas A&M University | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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Quicksilver Resources Canada, Inc.
 Quicksilver Resources Canada, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Part of Quicksilver Resources, Inc., Quicksilver Resources Canada, Inc. explores for, acquires, and provides crude oil and natural gas. The company is based in Calgary, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by J. Michael Gatens, George W. Voneiff. Quicksilver Resources Canada was acquired by Quicksilver Resources, Inc. on August 26, 2000. | Energy Minerals |
PetroGlobe, Inc.
 PetroGlobe, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals PetroGlobe, Inc. is a mineral exploration company. It is engaged in the business of exploring, developing and producing oil and natural gas properties. The company was founded on September 14, 1999 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
| Petroleum Technology Transfer Council | |
Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada
Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC) is a collaborative research and technology development organization that aims to drive innovation in various technology areas within oil and gas operations. The non-profit company is based in Calgary, Canada. Since its inception in 1996, PTAC has launched over 800 collaborative projects. The organization focuses on helping Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and research sectors overcome significant barriers in bringing their ideas to market. PTAC's mission is to facilitate innovation, collaborative research, and technology development, demonstration, and deployment for a responsible Canadian hydrocarbon energy industry. | Commercial Services |
Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc.
Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc. provides petroleum engineering services. The non-profit company is based in Allen, TX and has subsidiaries in United States, India and Canada. | Industrial Services |
Unconventional Gas Resources Canada Operating, Inc.
 Unconventional Gas Resources Canada Operating, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Unconventional Gas Resources Canada Operating, Inc. engages in oil and gas exploration services. It focuses on the exploration for and development of unconventional resources in North America. The company was founded by J. Michael Gatens in 2007 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
| S.A. Holditch & Associates, Inc. | |
Bass Enterprises Production Co.
Bass Enterprises Production Co. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Bass Enterprises Production Co. is a private company that provides Texaco fuel with Techron, which is known for its high mileage. The company is based in MIDLAND, TX and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company has a long history of fueling adventure and has changed its look over the years while maintaining its commitment to providing quality fuel. | Retail Trade |
Unconventional Gas Resources LLC
Unconventional Gas Resources LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Unconventional Resources LLC provides oil & gas exploration and production services. It searches for and engages in development of unconventional gas resources that include coal bed methane, gas shales, and tight gas sands. The company is headquartered in Bryan, TX. | Energy Minerals |
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers operates as the voice of Canada''s upstream oil and natural gas industry. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Canadian Society For Evolving Energy
Canadian Society For Evolving Energy Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Canadian Society For Evolving Energy is a not-for-profit society. The firm engages in encouraging the responsible development of hydrocarbon resources, focusing on: shale gas, light tight oil, gas hydrates, natural gas from coal, tight gas sands and carbonates. The firm provides information about these unconventional resource sources and strives to increase communication between the industry, the provincial and federal governments, stakeholders and first nations. The company was founded in April 2002 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Industrial Services |
Primavera Resources Corp.
Primavera Resources Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Primavera Resources Corp. operates as a private energy company.It engages in the acquisition and development of oil and gas properties. The company was founded on February 23, 2016 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
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