About Us
Founded in 2019, L.T. Watters is an oilfield consulting firm based in Houston, TX, with the industry-leading knowledge and deep experience to serve clients worldwide. Our team brings a broad understanding of both the business and logistics of cementing, from fundamental research to field applications. We have been responsible for the development and implementation of many products and processes in today’s most critical areas of cementing design, including displacement mechanics, gas flow control, and well abandonment.
Our Team
With nearly 100 years of combined experience, the L.T. Watters group brings a deep understanding of the industry. We have lived the evolutionary oilfield experience, being firsthand involved with fundamental developments in well construction, stimulation, and production that allow the industry to operate today.
Larry Watters, D.Sc., PE
(832) 264-5282 // lwatters@ltwatters.com
Larry Watters is a registered professional engineer with over 45 years of experience in upstream petroleum R&D and innovation focused on stimulation and cementing. He has extensive experience in planning, managing, and conducting research and field application projects. Prior to starting L.T. Watters in 2019, Larry worked in various roles at Halliburton, managing research and cementing technology for more than two decades. He also served as chief engineer at CSI Technologies.
Larry demonstrates a proven understanding and capability in fundamentals (chemistry, materials science, rheology), engineering design (performance criteria, stresses, well environment), and operations (placement methods, mechanical requirements, physical constraints). His work has been featured in many publications and conferences, such as the SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry, the AADE Fluids Technical Conference, and SPE Production Engineering Journal.
Larry holds a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He also received an MBA from Oklahoma State University and a Doctorate of Mining Sciences from the Mining University of Leoben, Austria.
Fred Sabins, PE
(713) 725-3078 // fsabins@ltwatters.com
With over 40 years in upstream petroleum research combined with operational and management experience, Fred Sabins brings a wealth of expertise to L.T. Watters consulting group. Fred began his career at Halliburton, where he worked in cementing technology for 15 years, eventually managing the company’s global cementing product line. He is also founder and president of CSI Technologies, LLC.
Fred specializes in well drilling and completion technology with an emphasis on stimulation and cementing, and is also experienced with sealants for well control and abandonment. He has authored over 75 articles and technical papers for publications such as the Journal Of Petroleum Technology and Oil & Gas Journal.
Fred holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from New Mexico State University and an M.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.