SPE OKC February Monthly Luncheon

Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Finance

Steven Reinitz

Petrie Partners

Abstract:

Petroleum engineers routinely generate technical analyses that inform significant capital-allocation decisions, yet the ultimate impact of this work often hinges on how effectively it is communicated to financial and leadership audiences. Production forecasts, type curves, and development assumptions may be technically robust, but if presented without appropriate framing, context, and articulation of risk, suboptimal executive decisions may result. This presentation examines the interface between engineering and finance, with an emphasis on how technical work product may be evaluated within financial decision-making frameworks such as cash flow modeling, valuation, and risk assessment. Drawing on experience across engineering and investment banking roles, the speaker will offer perspectives on how clear communication and audience-aware framing can lead to better capital allocation outcomes at the project and corporate levels.

Biography:

Prior to joining Petrie Partners in 2023, Steven was an associate in the Energy & Transition group at Credit Suisse. Previously, Steven held various roles in production operations, development and reserves for Sheridan Production Company and Fleur de Lis Energy. Steven served six years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force.

While at Credit Suisse, Steven focused on technical advisory for upstream and midstream corporate M&A, as well as equity capital markets transactions, including working on Colgate Energy’s merger with Centennial Resource Development to create Permian Resources and Sitio Royalties’ merger with Brigham Minerals.

Steven grew up in Houston, Texas and earned a Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Houston.

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