Empowering Energy Development in Emerging Markets
The Houstonian Group focuses on revitalizing closed oil wells, enhancing production while fostering economic growth through local partnerships and innovative technology transfer.


120+
15
Trusted Industry Leaders
Years of Combined Experience

Our Mission
To deliver innovative and reliable energy solutions by uniting experienced companies, transferring proven technologies to emerging markets, and driving sustainable development and long-term growth across all stages of the energy lifecycle.
The Team


Highly accomplished international energy executive with 34+ years of experience driving business growth, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence in the oil and gas industry. As a responsible leader in energy production, we bridge the gap between today’s demands and tomorrow’s innovations. Our dedication to environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and collaborative partnerships fuels our pursuit of a brighter energy future.
Juan Gomez
Chairman


Founding Member
Carlos Moreno
Highly accomplished geoscience leader with 25+ years of expertise in planning, acquiring, processing, interpreting, and integrating geophysical data to drive oil and gas discoveries. We have a proven track record in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance reservoir characterization and unlock hydrocarbon potential.


Luigi Saputelli
Founding Member
A highly accomplished and renowned industry expert with 31 years of experience driving upstream oil and gas digital transformation. Dr. Saputelli’s pioneering work in reservoir technology has yielded groundbreaking protocols for field development, reservoir management, and production optimization.


Luis Quintero
Founding Member
Msc and PhD in Petroleum Engineering (minor in geology) from Louisiana State University, USA, and a B.S. in Electronic Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar, Venezuela. His career spans 40 years in well logging, reservoir engineering, production and water management. Luis has addressed production gaps for fields in USA, Latin-America, Africa, Former Soviet Union, Asia and Middle East. He is an active member of the Society o Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA).


Elio Tortolero
Chief Financial Officer
With over 32 years of experience in the energy sector, our CFO brings deep expertise in financial leadership, restructuring, M&A, and project finance. He has led operations and P&L oversight across the U.S. and Latin America, including markets such as Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and Panama. Known for driving growth, reducing costs, and strengthening internal controls, he also brings extensive board experience with international companies.
