Advanced Resources International, Inc.

Pioneering the Past. Innovating the Future.

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About the firm

Advanced Resources International (ARI) is an energy consulting practice founded in 1990 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It delivers geoscience, engineering, and economic advisory services across unconventional oil and gas, enhanced recovery, carbon capture and storage (CCUS), geothermal energy, hydrogen storage, and critical minerals. ARI supports public agencies and private entities across the United States and more than 30 countries.

Established
1990
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Petroleum Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Mining Engineering

People

Vello A. KuuskraaPresident & Chairman of the Board

George J. Koperna Jr.CEO

Jonathan R. KelafantSenior Vice President

Michael L. GodecVice President

Clark C. TalkingtonVice President

Andrew DuguidVice President

David E. RiestenbergVice President

Manoj K. ValluriVice President, Chief Financial Officer

Matthew H. WallaceVice President

Jason SorghardtController

Anne OudinotProject Manager & Reservoir Engineer

Capabilities

Unconventional Oil & Gas

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Providing specialized geology and reservoir engineering expertise to optimize extraction from low-permeability formations. The practice conducts resource characterization, reservoir simulation, and well productivity analysis for complex subsurface systems.

  • Shale Gas and Tight Oil Resource Assessment

    Evaluating geologic characteristics and estimating recoverable volumes within shale basins and tight reservoirs globally.

  • Coalbed Methane Feasibility Studies

    Analyzing the technical viability, gas-in-place, and production potential of coal seams for commercial development.

  • Reservoir Simulation and Modeling for Unconventional Resources

    Applying advanced mathematical modeling and history matching to forecast performance and optimize development strategies.

  • Coal Mine Methane Management

    Designing drainage and gas collection systems to improve safety and capture energy from active or abandoned mining operations.

Enhanced Oil & Gas Recovery

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Designing and evaluating secondary and tertiary recovery methods to maximize production from mature fields. The practice focuses on optimizing fluid injection strategies to improve overall hydrocarbon recovery.

  • CO2-Enhanced Oil Recovery Projects

    Designing and modeling miscible and immiscible carbon dioxide injection processes to revitalize declining oil reservoirs.

  • EOR Resource Evaluation and Screening

    Conducting technical and economic assessments to select optimal recovery technologies for specific reservoir environments.

Geologic Storage of CO2 & Other Gases

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Supporting greenhouse gas mitigation initiatives through subsurface carbon capture, utilization, and storage. Services include site selection, risk assessment, and containment verification.

  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Consulting

    Providing comprehensive advisory services to guide projects from initial feasibility through regulatory approval and implementation.

  • CO2 Storage Site Characterization and Modeling

    Conducting detailed geological modeling and fluid flow simulations to evaluate storage capacity and long-term plume migration.

Geothermal Development

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Assisting developers and agencies in utilizing subterranean geothermal heat for sustainable power generation. Services cover resource identification, temperature modeling, and well design optimization.

Rare Earth Elements & Critical Minerals

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Supporting the transition to clean energy technologies by identifying and assessing critical mineral resources. The practice evaluates non-traditional deposits and assists with extraction feasibility.

Hydrogen Production & Storage

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Developing subsurface solutions for large-scale hydrogen storage and evaluating production methods. The practice provides critical technical insights into containment integrity and transport dynamics.

Economics, Policy, Regulatory & Standards

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Delivering strategic guidance on energy policies, regulatory compliance, and project economics. The practice helps public and private entities navigate shifting regulatory landscapes and market conditions.

  • Energy Economics and Strategic Advisory

    Formulating feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and market assessments for complex energy infrastructure projects.

  • Policy and Regulatory Analysis

    Assisting clients with standard-setting, compliance modeling, and evaluations of environmental regulations.

Industries

Oil & Gas · Carbon Capture · Geothermal · Mining · Natural Resources · Federal

Projects

World Shale Gas and Shale Oil Resource Assessment

Global · Oil & Gas · Client: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Project details

Assessment of shale gas and shale oil resources across 95 basins and 137 shale formations in 41 countries outside the US.

Sihe Mine CBM/CMM Power Plant Development

Shanxi, China · Oil & Gas · Client: Asian Development Bank / Jincheng Coal Mining Group

Project details

Developed methane drainage and gas collection systems to support a 120 MW CBM/CMM power plant; led to a $100 million CBM/CMM project.

Cooper, Surat and Bowen Basins CO2-EOR Screening

Australia · Carbon Capture · Client: CO2CRC

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Technical screening and economic analysis to identify viable carbon dioxide supply for enhanced oil recovery in three Australian basins.

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