Tachyus strengthens AI-driven reservoir management with new board leader appointment

Tachyus has announced the appointment of Dr. Jeff Spath as Chairman of the Board. Dr. Spath brings 40 years of experience in the energy sector, offering a combination of technical expertise and visionary leadership that will guide Tachyus in its mission to transform reservoir management and energy optimization.

Dr. Spath is widely recognized for his contributions to the oil and gas industry. He served as the 2014 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) President, led Schlumberger's Reservoir Management Group as President, and held the CEO role at the Texas Oil & Gas Institute. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Ph.D. in Reservoir Engineering from the Mining University of Leoben, Austria.

"Dr. Spath's deep expertise and leadership are invaluable as Tachyus continues to innovate and deliver data-driven solutions to optimize production and sustainability for the energy sector," said Fernando Gutierrez, CEO of Tachyus. "His appointment as Chairman of the Board reinforces our commitment to shaping the future of reservoir management through AI/ML-enabled technologies."

Dr. Spath expressed enthusiasm about joining Tachyus, stating, "I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Tachyus's groundbreaking approach to AI-driven reservoir management represents a transformative step forward for the industry. I look forward to supporting the company's mission to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and address the reservoir management and optimization challenges facing operators today."

Tachyus provides advanced tools that integrate data, physics and AI to optimize production efficiency and reduce carbon intensity. Its flagship platforms, Aqueon and Aurion, enable operators to enhance well production and ultimate recovery, reduce costs and manage GHG emissions.