Matthew Isbell

About Matthew Isbell

Matthew Isbell has 35 years of experience optimizing drilling performance in fields around the world. He serves as a Sr Drilling Engineering Advisor at Hess and with expertise in drilling mechanics, drilling systems, drilling process automation, value limiter redesign, and wellbore placement. Isbell tackles drilling performance opportunities and delivers efficient system solutions using technology, process and strong communication skills. He serves on several IADC and SPE committees. He specializes in drill bits and drilling optimization, holds 26 drill bit patents and has published 41 technical papers. Isbell has held a number of drilling technology roles in research and development, field engineering, marketing and managerial roles. Specialties: Product development, drill bit technology, roller cone and fixed cutter drill bits in limestone, shale, sand, challenging formations, worldwide drilling applications. Drilling Technology, Application of unique drilling bits and techniques, Evaluation of drill bits and drilling technology (drilling mechanics), Drilling mud, tools, and systems effects on balling, drilling efficiency, durability, and performance, Drill bit research, design, engineering, and bit application optimization, Drilling Simulators, Real-time systems supporting drilling process automation, wellbore placement, and real-time centers, Continuous improvement for drilling operations, Collaborative technology development

Experience

1. Sr Drilling Engineering Advisor

   Hess Corporation

   Mar 2020 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BSME, Mechanical Engineering

• The University of Texas at Austin

  bachelor of science, Mechanical Engineering

  1984 — 1988