Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Oil & Gas Engineering Services in Ventura
Founded in 1998, Kecorp has established itself as a leader in engineering and project management for the oil and gas industry. Our team brings over 100 years of collective experience in managing upstream projects, offering specialized expertise in drilling, completions, abandonment, and regulatory compliance. We leverage advanced software solutions to deliver cost-effective, data-driven strategies tailored to client needs. With a focus on innovation and practical knowledge, we ensure project success through meticulous planning and execution. Our professionals maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies to navigate complex compliance requirements efficiently.Backed by decades of global operational experience, we provide customized solutions for well, facility, and environmental projects. Our proprietary project management application optimizes cost and time tracking from planning to execution. We serve diverse clients ranging from energy companies to non-industry entities seeking asset management expertise. Our commitment to thorough preparation empowers clients to make informed decisions aligned with project objectives. With a cultivated network of vendors and technical specialists, we deliver reliable, high-impact results for both domestic and international operations.
Services
Well Drilling
Well Completions
Well Abandonment
Regulatory Compliance
Asset Management
Emergency Intervention
Well Integrity Assessment
Production Optimization
Expert Testimony
Root Cause Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized oil and gas engineering experience
- Our team maintains board-certified Professional Engineers on staff
- We utilize proprietary software for precise project cost and time tracking
- We have established relationships with California regulatory authorities
- We provide global operational expertise with local market knowledge
Services
Well Drilling
We provide comprehensive well drilling management from permitting through execution. Our expertise includes offshore and onshore operations with specialized knowledge of California's regulatory environment. We optimize drilling programs using advanced planning frameworks and proprietary project management tools to ensure cost-effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
Well Abandonment
Our abandonment services cover complete lifecycle management from preliminary assessment to operational execution. We specialize in regulatory-compliant decommissioning of oil and gas wells, maintaining collaborative relationships with Cal-GEM to ensure proper permitting and environmental safety throughout California's evolving regulatory landscape.
Regulatory Compliance
We navigate complex regulatory requirements for oil and gas operations with expertise in Cal-GEM submissions and local agency coordination. Our team ensures complete compliance through detailed well integrity testing, data submission, and permit management while maintaining constructive relationships with state and local authorities.
Asset Management
We offer strategic asset management solutions for bankruptcy estates, out-of-state entities, and venture capital firms. Our web-based tools analyze well assets to maximize value through economic analysis, regulatory compliance management, and operational optimization for both existing and prospective energy investments.
Emergency Intervention
Our emergency response team specializes in loss of well control situations and surface flow incidents. With experienced personnel and specialized equipment, we implement rapid intervention protocols to restore well integrity while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards during critical operational emergencies.
People
Craig Krummrich
CEO and Founder
Mechanical engineer with 35+ years in upstream oil and gas. Former Chevron executive with offshore platform expertise. Founded KEC in 1998 after managing drilling operations across seven states and international locations.
Paul T Codd
President and Principal
Petroleum engineer with 30+ years in drilling and production operations. Former COO/VP Engineering for E&P companies. Expertise in unconventional resources and international project management across North America, Russia, South America, and Africa.
Questions
What oil and gas services does Kecorp specialize in?
We specialize in drilling, completions, abandonment, regulatory compliance, asset management, and emergency well intervention for onshore and offshore operations.
How does Kecorp handle California regulatory compliance?
We maintain collaborative relationships with Cal-GEM and local agencies to ensure complete regulatory compliance through expert permitting, data submission, and environmental safety protocols.
What emergency services does Kecorp provide?
We offer emergency well intervention services for loss of well control situations, utilizing specialized equipment and experienced personnel to restore operational safety.
How does Kecorp support asset management for non-energy companies?
We provide economic analysis, regulatory compliance management, and operational optimization for banks, bankruptcy estates, and venture capital firms managing oil and gas assets.
What project management tools does Kecorp use?
We utilize proprietary software for real-time cost and time tracking, combined with industry-standard methodologies to optimize project execution from planning through completion.
