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BG GROUP OCT. 2005 TO PRESENT
PRINCIPAL GEOLOGIST, on assignment in the following assets within BG Group:
- BG Egypt Asset Team: October 2005 to August 2007, New Blocks Team (Burg & Manzala, offshore Nile Delta, Mediterranean)
- BG UK Upstream Asset Team: August 2007 To Present, CNS Exploration Team (Central North Sea: Moray Firth & Armada)
* Conducted full geological evaluation on the licenses and its offset blocks in the Nile Delta and the North Sea
* Launched, coordinated and managed professionally several geological projects, completed on time and budget: petrophysical, biostratigraphic, geochemical/source rocks, structural restoration, and fault seal analysis studies
* Integrated and mapped the results of these projects into the regional geological picture, identified analogues
* Generated prospects/leads, subsurface mapping, fairway maps, interpreted depositional geological model (GDE)
* Selected reservoir parameters, calculated reserves, risked and ranked prospects and leads
* Integrated available geological and geophysical data, dealt with a multidisciplinary team environment
* Prepared, presented, sought approvals of geological evaluations, work programs, budget to management (through the corporate quality assurance process), partners and governmental authorities
* Shared experiences and knowledge with peers across team, mentored and coached juniors and peers
* Led a team of 4-6 professionals & technicians
CHAPMAN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING SEP.2004 TO OCT. 2005 ASSOCIATE - SENIOR GEOLOGIST
Conducted due diligence, geological, geophysical and petrophysical interpretation and subsurface mapping
* Independent certified reserve evaluator professional: submitted reports to SEC/ASC and financial institutions
* Exploratory prospects evaluation, play analysis and risk assessment
* Prepared development studies on fields and fully participated in the development operation programs
* Geological and petrophysical evaluation of clastics and carbonate reservoirs, including CBM
* Calculated reserves & resources, communicated/coordinated projects with multidisciplinary team
* Participated in preparation to launching online training program, including various aspects of geology
These projects were located in Canada (WCSB), Kazakhstan, Yemen, India, Egypt, Trinidad, and Romania
CALVALLEY PETROLEUM 2001 – 2004
SENIOR GEOLOGIST (Represented the company as the Exploration Manager to the Yemeni Authorities)
Conducted comprehensive evaluation and participated in the full cycle of several exploration blocks in Yemen-Middle East
* Integrated 2D seismic data with geological data: drilled wells, test, cores, logs, geochemical, and biostratigraphy
* Recognized reservoirs, produced maps, defined and created play types and fairway maps, thus added more reserves
* Generated, QC, ranked, and risk assessed prospects and leads of more than 800MMBO
* Reported work progress, selected optimum well locations, prepared wells' programs, sought Government approval
* Launched tenders, evaluated bids, negotiated, awarded and administered contracts, approved invoices
* Planned, coordinated and supervised on-site the geological and drilling operations of 6 wells with 85% success rate
* Led, mentored and trained a multidisciplinary team of local Yemenis: geologists, geophysicist and drilling engineers
CONSULTANT FOR THE FOLLOWING CLIENTS: 1999 – 2001
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, CONSULTANT INSTRUCTOR
Proposed, developed and instructed the following courses in U-of-C, Faculty of Continuing Education targeted the industry professionals: - International Oil & Gas, Exploration and Operations
- Negotiation and International Contracts, A Unique Strategy
CABRE EXPLORATION, CONSULTANT ADVISOR
Tailored and presented for Cabre's officials and staff presentations on the following topics:
* Introduction to the Oil & Gas Energy Sector in Egypt
* Cultural Sensitivity and Traditions, Briefing for Expatriates working in North Africa & Middle East
SPROULE, CONSULTANT GEOLOGIST
Independent evaluator on complex multi-layered gas reservoirs in blocks in the Nile Delta, Egypt
* Conducted geological evaluation, log analysis, defined reservoir characteristics, increased reserves by over 400BCF
ENCANA (FORMERLY PAN-CANADIAN) 1997 - 1998
STAFF GEOLOGIST, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST TEAM
Evaluated exploration blocks in Libya, North Africa; utilized on LANDMARK geological software application
Evaluated new ventures and bid rounds in Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Yemen, and Ghana; presented to senior management
* Participated in locating 1000 km of 2D-seismic program and its interpretation and geological integration
* Interpreted logs, defined markers, established correlation and cross sections, performed reservoirs' characterization
* Generated mapped prospects and leads of significant reserve value, ranked and risk assessed same
* Recognized additional reservoirs thus added 35% of more reserves
* Defined the petroleum system elements in the area, integrated logs, core, test, biostratigraphy and basin modeling
BG GROUP 1991 – 1997
EXPLORATION-OPERATIONS GEOLOGY MANAGER 1996 - 1997
Assigned responsibility to coordinate with BG-TVP the exploration G&G work and drilling operations of offshore Rosetta project, Mediterranean Sea, Egypt resulting in a major gas discovery. Participated in the early preparation stages of West Delta Deep Marine project. Responsible for liaison operations, administering and QA of the first Alliance contract in North Africa and Middle East, led to efficient and smooth operations
* Participated in the G&G studies, integrated 3D seismic data, AVO seismic anomalies and bright spots; led to discover attractive gas plays and reservoirs
* Evaluated regional pressure regime, shallow gas, site surveys and other deep offshore operations' hazards; prepared and implemented plans to tackle each of these goals
* Maintained excellent communications and liaison with BG-TVP multidisciplinary team in UK, as well as the Alliance partners to have such plans in place working and running; assured QC standards and operations flow
* As a team-player, participated positively in a 20-member Alliance Operation Committee, reported to steering committee; maintained outstanding performance in communication and coordination; demonstrated superior problem solving skills
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD 1993 - 1996
- Appointed by BG to join its Joint Venture Company, participated in developing offshore oil field, Gulf of Suez, Egypt
* Participated in G&G studies and development plans of Warda field, which started production on schedule and on budget
* Performed reservoir characterization, correlation, subsurface mapping, integrated seismic, cores, test, and biostrat data
* Liaison with BG Houston team, coordinated the operations of 2 development phases: 10 directional-horizontal wells
* Responsible for services' tendering, assured the compliance of the first TURNKEY contract in N. Africa (included LWD, wireline and mud logging services) with the Joint Venture bylaws and BG specifications and QC standards
* Managed a team of eight professionals, demonstrated unique problem solving skills
- Assigned the leadership of Balah asset-team to evaluate this deep offshore prospect. Conducted comprehensive G&G and reservoir studies and mapping, defined petroleum system, selected well location, calculated reserves, prepared drilling program, tendered for exploration services, and provided full operational support
SENIOR GEOLOGIST 1991 - 1993
- Responsible for well setting duties and geological operations' supervision onsite BG offshore blocks, Gulf of Suez, Egypt. Conducted field trips, interpreted mud/pressure logs, wireline/LWD/CMR/FMI logging & coring operations; complied reports
- Worked in Syria on a mission to train and mentor a team of junior professionals in the oil & gas industry (via Halliburton)
TOTAL 1980 – 1991
EXPLORATION MANAGER 1990 - 1991
* Handled major operations decisions, liaison with GM and Paris headquarters. Communicated with partners, JVs and Government for decisions' approvals, such as well testing, deepening, logging, AFE's…etc
* Negotiated and granted the government approval of more than US2M$ pending expenditures as cost-recoverable
* Approved invoices and cost control that saved more than US750, 000$, responded to auditors and insurers' claims
* Presented TOTAL's strategy and position in TCM/OCM meetings, participated in all management meetings
* Planned and acquired 500km of 2D onshore seismic campaign; drilled several deep wells that both were significant multi-layered gas discoveries in Nile Delta, implemented depth-migration-before-stack techniques
* Prepared a portfolio of farm-out proposals, led to farming-out significant acreage
DEPUTY EXPLORATION MANAGER 1988 - 1990
* Managed a team of 15 professionals and technicians; provided sound recommendations to management
* Responsible for US350M$ development projects of two major oil and gas fields (Amal and Gamma), Gulf of Suez-Egypt, which included offshore and onshore facilities and turned on production within budget and time frame
* Drilled 12 offshore wells (including horizontal wells) with 90% success rate and acquired 2D offshore seismic survey
* Performed full bidding process, sought approvals, negotiated, awarded and administered exploration contracts
* Demonstrated solid problem solving skills, operationally and in dealing with the Government and its authorities
* Prepared job description, recruited and assessed staff performance, demonstrated excellent motivation skills
SUBSURFACE OPS DEPARTMENT HEAD 1986 - 1988
* Responsible for planning, QC and supervising all the geological operations of 18 off-and-onshore exploratory and appraisal wells, peaked at four offshore drilling units, five geographic bases at one time, with a success rate of 80%
* Evaluated reservoirs, calculated reserves in ten blocks, budgeted and planed horizontal wells in fractured basement
* Prioritized duties and tasks with outstanding ability. Led a team of ten professionals and technicians
* Offered valuable participation in the daily operations' meetings and in the decision-making process
GEOLOGIST 1980 - 1986
* Participated with blocks' teams, studied 20 exploratory blocks in Egypt, evaluated logs, reservoirs, formation pressure regimes, calculated reserves, integrated seismic, core data, correlation, and generated drillable prospects
* Planned and executed drilling programs of 25 tough-to-operate offshore wells, 70% of them were successful
* Discovered significant oil-condensate-gas fields of over 600MMBOE: Amal, S-Ramadan, 6H, WFR, Darag, Tawila, Tineh, PFM, and Mango in Gulf of Suez, Red Sea, Nile Delta and Mediterranean - Egypt
* Demonstrated excellent computer skills using in-house software packages, complied well prognosis and final reports
* Assigned well sitting duties; supervised and interpreted of mud logs, well logs, RFT, test, cores, SWC, and MWD/LWD data of 35 offshore wells, illustrated outstanding performance. Participated in geological field trips
Eduvctaion & Training
University of Alexandria, Bachelor of Science degree in Geology - 1979
Successfully completed and certificated in the following programs:
-Coaching Skills Training, Managing others, Callahan & BG, UK
-Modern Prospect Assessment, Geo-Knowledge, UK
-ArcGIS, ESRI institute (of USA)
-Seep Detection Workshop, NPA-Treicol, UK
-AVO, Inversion and Attributes: Principles and Applications, PetroSkills, UK
-Front-End Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Projects, University of Calgary (APEGGA), Canada
-Law for Professional Engineers, APEGGA, Canada
-Canadian Professional Engineers & Geoscientists: Practice & Ethics, APEGGA, Canada
-Project Management Program, major in bids & contracts and Materials Control, AUC - American University
-Team Building Synergy in The Oil & Gas Management, OGCI Canada, by Dr. Michael Treesh
-Sequence Stratigraphy, OGCI Canada, by Dr. Clyde Moore
-Clastic Sedimentary Processes. Facies, Sequences and Basin Models, by Dr. Gary Nichols, Royal Holloway University of London (EREX)
-Building Your Career in Speaking and Seminars, Calgary, Canada
-Oracle Diploma, Infogem Institute of Technology, Calgary, Canada (USA Certificate)
-Reservoir Engineering and Reservoir Geology, Total, France
-Computerized Petrophysical Evaluation, Programming and Log QC, Total, France
-MWD/LWD: Logging Techniques and Geological Interpretations, Schlumberger, France
-Carbonates Reservoirs: Cores' Detailed Sedimentological Description, TOTAL Laboratory – Bordeaux
-Horizontal Drilling Technology, Schlumberger
-3D-Seismic: An Exploratory Interpretation Tool, Halliburton
-Basic and Advanced Logging Interpretations
PUBLICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
* Technical report as a referee on international publications in Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin CSPG
* Esh-El Mellaha Discovery, Red Sea: FMS Analysis Study of Fractured Basement, published in "Le Découverte D'Exploration"
* Member in:
AAPG: Active Member, Association of American Petroleum Geologists
CSPG: Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists
APEGGA: Registered Professional, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists & Geophysicists of Alberta
CWLS: Canadian Well Logging Society
TRG: Turbidities Research Group
STAR: Structural Analogues for Reservoirs (multidisciplinary consortium group)
FDRG: Fault Dynamics Research Group, Royal Holloway University of London
Special Skills
* Hands-on experienced with the following software packages: GeoFrame, Petrel, GeoX, PressureView, HDS (Hydrocarbon Data System), Crystal Ball (Monte Carlo Simulation),Terra-science, Landmark, Surfer, Geovista, ArcGIS, Probe, PetroView, Log-Scan, SAP, FORTRAN programming, SQL programming, Database management: Oracle and MS-Access, MS Office and Project applications
* Multi-lingual: English, French and Arabic
* Developed and instructed training courses, including online training
* Online portal publishing
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