Connecting the dots beneath the surface.
Integrated geology. Connected decisions.
K'nexion Energy is a geoscience consulting firm built on integration and connection. We integrate well logs, core, seismic, petrophysics and structure into one geologic story an operator can trust, then connect operators' bottlenecks to solutions that work, pairing geology done to the highest technical standard with agentic AI that answers to the geologist. Founded by Ben Hilton, Senior Geologist & Subsurface Integrator, K'nexion grows first through hands-on consulting while connecting decision makers to the choices that protect long-term subsurface value.
Synthetic demonstration data: all datasets shown were built solely for demonstration purposes and are not client data.
Meet Ben
17 years reading rocks, from outcrop to subsurface.
Ben Hilton
Sedimentologist turned Structural Geomodeler
Senior Geologist & Subsurface Integrator | Founder, K'nexion Energy
Seeking full-time and contracting opportunities.
What Ben does
Expert in geomodeling best practices and advanced software to build earth models, estimate fluids-in-place (STOIIP, remaining volumes & reserves reporting), and predict rock-property distributions that assess size, quality, and success likelihood for new wells. Optimizes infill well programs within producing fields through strongly integrated, multidisciplinary work with reservoir and production engineering. Adept at integrating seismic, petrophysics, image logs, core, and dynamic data to produce geologically defensible, simulation-ready models. Proven technical leadership across stakeholders, partners, and junior staff.
15 planned 20 executed deepwater wells I've helped plan and drill
Gulf of America
17 years of industry geoscience (since 2009)
Much of it in the Gulf of America.
~2 dozen core workshops
Four to five of them facilitated, with multidisciplinary teams.
13 years at BP
Deepwater reservoir development and management.
Master's educated
I turn messy subsurface data into decisions: where to drill, how much is there, what's the risk.
Core competencies
- 3D Seismic Interp & Struct Mapping
- Well Log Analysis & Correlations
- Volumetrics, EUR & Connectivity
- Well Plans & Operations Geology
- 3D Static Reservoir Modeling
- Uncertainty, HM & Ensembles
- Grid Zonation, Layering & Properties
- Static-to-Dynamic Integration
- Reservoir Characterization
- Subsurface Risk Assessment
- Deepwater GOA Systems
- Mentorship & Leadership
Geology Services
Four groups, twelve services. Start with the group that matches your decision, or go straight to a service.
01
Structural Framework & Fault Modeling
Fault-honest structural frameworks you can drill against, update while drilling and hand straight to simulation.
3 services
1.1
Seismic-to-Model Fault Framework & Structure Mapping
Frameworks that are established and updatable, for well planning, geologic prognosis and real-time drilling updates.
1.2
Fault Throw, Juxtaposition & Transmissibility
Know which sands talk across each fault before the simulator has to guess.
1.3
Structural Scenario Geomodeling for Simulation Updates
The compartment geometry and fault seal your sim model is missing, before you pick the next infill well.
02
Well Correlation & Petrophysical Integration
Tops, logs, image logs and petrophysical zone averages reconciled into one QC’d database across every deviated well.
3 services
2.1
Tops Picking, Fault Cuts & Correlation Panels
Consistent tops in every well, including the hard ones.
2.2
Stratigraphy: Image-Log, Log & Seismic Well-Top Harmonization
Tops that agree across image logs, logs and seismic. Combined with, and linked to, structural geomodeling.
2.3
Well Pointsets: Zonal Thickness & Petrophysical Zone Averages
Spatial representation of well information is critical to mapping initiatives and modeling efforts.
03
Mapping & Volumetrics
Thickness maps, zone averages and in-place volumes by fault block that survive peer review in structurally complicated fields.
3 services
3.1
Bulk Rock Volume Assurance for Structurally Complicated Fields
Thickness that holds up across every fault, so your volumes do too.
3.2
2D Map-Based Volumetrics: Independent Volumetric Assurance
A second set of expert eyes on your in-place numbers, before they go on the books.
Technical assurance, not a certified reserves audit.
3.3
Volume Ranges by Segment: P90 / P50 / P10
In-place and recoverable ranges, by fault block, that the whole team can read.
04
Development Well Planning & Reservoir Model QC
Well plans, regulatory volume inputs and model checks that hold up from prognosis to simulation.
3 services
4.1
Well Planning & WCD Volumetric Foundation
Well placement against faults and contacts, and a defensible Worst Case Discharge (WCD) volume basis for your BOEM plan, fast.
4.2
Seismic-Conditioned Reservoir Properties / Pseudo-4D
Geomodel properties conditioned to seismic response: where the oil still is, without shooting a 4D survey.
4.3
Fault Transmissibility & Simulation Handoff
Faults built for the simulator: segmented ends, geologic realism, ready to history match.
What is K'nexion Energy?
Connecting the dots beneath the surface.
K'nexion Energy is a geoscience consulting firm built on integration and connection. We integrate well logs, core, seismic, petrophysics and structure into one geologic story an operator can trust, then connect operators' bottlenecks to solutions that work, pairing geology done to the highest technical standard with agentic AI that answers to the geologist.
Pilot episode
Video coming soon
Pilot video launch anticipated November 2, 2026.
Tool strengths
Platform: Petrel (Master User, 2022 / Studio) and AspenTech RMS, plus 13 years of BP workflows
Seismic Interpretation
- Horizon and fault picking
- Seismic well tie
- Domain conversion
Structural Modeling
- Fault framework, structural framework
- Model construction, horizon clean-up
- Depospace, structural gridding
- QC Manager
Fault Analysis
- Throw, displacement, heave
- Juxtaposition
- Fault property editing
Well & Petrophysics
- Well correlation, tops QC
- LAS logs, image logs
- Petrophysical zone averaging
- Petrophysical modeling
Property & Facies Modeling
- Property population by zone
- Facies modeling
- Grid zonation and layering
Volumetrics
- Segments, contacts, volume
- STOIIP / GIIP, recoverable
- Deterministic and P90/P50/P10
Exploration Support
- Prospect generation and exploration support
- Exploration and appraisal characterization frameworks
- Mapping at subregional-to-local scales
AI & Workflow Automation
- Neurocraft AI (NeuroEarthIQ): automated lithology, depth and top picking
- AI-assisted interpretation; OSDU-aligned data strategies
How to engage
Start small, prove value on one block, then scale. Fast turnaround, remote, Houston-based.
30-minute fit call
We walk through your field, data and decision. You leave with a clear view of where the subsurface risk sits and whether I am the right fit.
Fixed-scope pilot
One fault block or one zone, fixed price and fixed scope. You see my framework, zone averages, maps and QC on your own data before committing further.
Full study
Field-wide framework, correlation, mapping and volumetrics, with handoff-ready grids for reservoir engineering.
Remote delivery · Houston, TX · Petrel and RMS on your license or mine
Credentials
- Memberships SPE and AAPG
- Texas Professional Geoscientist (PG) certification in progress.
Self-starting workhorse of epic proportions.
Connecting the people accountable for results with the people who can move them.
Operator / Vendor Roundtable
$25 per seat, monthly on the fourth Tuesday.
VNA Sprint (Vendor Neutrality Assessment)
$500 for a single consultation meeting, or $165/hour across the sprint.
K'nexion Energy Podcast
Initiation Episode: $1,000.
K'nexion Talent Bridge
Free, no fee.
Associates
I have access to a bench of individuals totaling over 200 collective years of experience in the industry. Whatever your need, I can bring in the right folks.
How we work
- An NDA on every engagement.
- HSE and drug-and-alcohol compliance available on request.