WBPC North Dakota 2026

Darren Schmidt
P.E., Distinguished Petroleum Engineer
Energy & Environmental Research Center


Darren D. Schmidt, P.E., Distinguished Petroleum Engineer, leads a team at the Energy and Environmental Research Center focused on research, development, and commercialization related to efficient and clean fossil fuel production, utilization, carbon management, and alternative fuels and renewable energy. Schmidt holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a registered professional engineer in mechanical and petroleum. Previously, Schmidt worked for Equinor in operations and research. Schmidt’s principal areas of interest and expertise include oil and gas facilities, production, injection, well-stimulation, enhanced recovery, power generation, and renewable technologies. Schmidt was appointed by Governor Doug Burgum to the North Dakota Oil and Gas Research Council and serves as Co-chair of the North Dakota Petroleum Council Technology Solutions Group and Board member for the Williston Basin Society of Petroleum Engineers. Schmidt has authored or co-authored over 80 peer-reviewed and other professional publications and holds 10 patents related to gas recovery systems.

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