Our Business

We are an Energy Services firm providing integrated commercial, technical, operational, business development, project development, and natural gas disposition advisory and support services.  Please see www.branchenergyservices.com

Dan Altena, PE
Owner

Dan Altena extablished Branch Energy Services, LLC in 2006 and now serves as Owner and Principal. He has 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, where most recently he has served as General Manager of Southern and Appalachian Midstream for Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Associate Consultant for Barnes & Click, Inc., Commercial Vice President for Duke Energy Field Services, and Engineering Manager and Advisor for Union Pacific Resources. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin.

Sam Kirk, MBA
Senior Consultant 

Sam Kirk serves as Senior Consultant and has over 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Degree from Texas A&M University in College Station. His began his career as a Lead Project Manager and Design Engineer. After recieving his MBA, he worked for Anadarko Petroleum Company on Commercial Development, Reservoir Engineering, and Finanacial Analysis. His has experience in the Eagle Ford Shale and South Texas Midstream operations.