Engineer Development
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SUMMARY
Reservoir engineer with over twenty-five years of diversified experience in the oil & gas industry in the Middle East and North America.
Strong experience in field development planning (onshore and offshore) and optimization through reservoir simulation and performance evaluation.
Water flood design and implementation (peripheral, line drive and pattern development)
Asset evaluation for new/additional development
Main field development plans:
o Thamama Zone B in Bu Hasa field (water flood and gas injection), Abu Dhabi o S1A reservoir in Tawila field (water flood), Yemen o Thamama B in Bab field (water flood and gas injection), Abu Dhabi o Sarqala field, Kurdistan-Iraq
o Kurdamir field, Kurdistan-Iraq
o Tejon field (water flood), Bakersfield, California o Balal field, offshore Iran
Well versed in using Petrel-RE to run Eclipse simulation.
Solid knowledge and rich experience in reservoir simulation (Eclipse-CMG), management, surveillance/monitoring, planning and development of large oil and gas reservoirs.
Design and implementation of EOR (water flood and gas injection) and IOR projects.
cEOR to increase production using Polymer, SP/ASP flooding.
Well testing and production logging expert.
Strong track record of analytical and modeling skills.
Economic analyses and production forecasting (PEEP and ValNav).
Self-motivated, strong initiative, excellent team work and organizational skills. Focused on achieving results that add value.
Strong leadership, multi-tasking, communication/presentation and mentoring skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pars Oil & Gas Company (POGC - NOIC subsidiary), Tehran, Iran 2017 Senior Reservoir Engineer
An OPC team of professionals prepared Pre-Master Development Plan (PMDP) for the Balal field.
Reviewed the existing dynamic simulation model using Petrel-RE (Eclipse)
Ran production forecasts for the development plan with multiple well scenarios/completions
Field potential evaluation and connectivity to the giant South Pars field
Optimum plan was recommended in the PMDP and full document from all disciplines prepared based on the project economics
Reviewed all test and PVT data and made recommendations for new data acquisition plan Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Bakersfield, CA 2014-2016 Senior Reservoir Engineering Advisor
High performance development team focused on maximizing company resource and value for the Tejon Fields in the San Joaquin Valley. Main achievements:
Used Petrel-RE to build simulation model to optimize development scenarios.
Completed field development plan for Tejon field incorporating EOR (water flood), IOR and facilities.
Team with colleagues on cEOR to increase production using Polymer, SP/ASP flooding.
Designed and implemented several EOR-IOR projects. Ran economics to assess feasibility.
Performance prediction and production forecast for a major field using PEEP and ValNav. YAHIA I. MAHMOUD
Calgary, Canada
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Recompleted existing wells to increase production.
Regulatory UIC applications for aquifer exemption, water flood development and disposal reclassification (aquifer exemption project was approved by state authorities (DOGGR)). WesternZagros Resources Ltd, Calgary, Canada. 2012-2014 Senior Reservoir Engineer
The exploration and development team focused on maximizing company resource and value of the company’s assets in Kurdistan, Iraq. Main achievements:
Completed field development plans for the Sarqala and Kurdamir fields.
Built simulation models to optimize development scenarios for Sarqala and Kurdamir fields.
Developed production forecast for development planning wells.
Supported the drilling team in optimizing targets and provide necessary data.
Ensured agreement with partners on optimum testing of wells in Kurdamir field.
Coordinated with partners on the optimum development plans for new fields.
Monitored existing wells production performance in Sarqala and Kurdamir fields.
Performed economic analysis to evaluate project feasibility.
Completed resource estimates with the geoscientists and auditors. RasGas Company Ltd (ExxonMobil-QP JV) Doha, Qatar. 2007-2012 Advisor (Reservoir Engineering)
Lead member of a multi-disciplinary team. The team is developing and managing the largest non- associated gas field in the world (North Field). Main achievements:
Demonstrated strong leadership skills as acting head of development reservoir engineering section overlooking/coordinating the simulation work of engineers.
Ran compositional simulation scenarios aimed at extending plateau.
Used the simulation model to support surveillance activities.
Completed interference study (simulation) to assess vertical communication.
Subject matter expert (SME) on well testing and production logging.
Developed standardized processes for production logging, pressure transient analyses and production guidelines generation. These processes and standards in the company increased efficiency and enabled higher rate of return on money invested in data.
Developed mentoring programs for entry level and junior engineers including mentoring.
Prepared, coordinated and presented the annual surveillance report for the shareholders.
Prepared the annual surveillance plan in coordination with shareholders and follow up implementation and progress with offshore asset.
Prepared start-up procedures for new wells to optimize well performance.
Planned, designed and implemented long term depletion plan for the different reservoir layers to meet long term LNG demand.
Investigated options on multi-layer test analysis for individual layer properties.
Designed, optimized and implemented Multi-Rate and Single Rate Tests.
Developed phase correlations for well back allocation.
Prepared reservoir engineering requirements and test design in the surveillance programs and followed up implementation.
Prepared well production guidelines for operations.
Mentored junior engineers and help them develop their skills. Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) 2005-2007 Senior Reservoir Engineer
Leading the Full Field Simulation Modeling for the company’s second largest oil field in the multi- disciplinary asset team. Main achievements:
Full Field (FFM) Simulation modeling for the oil field with gas cap.
Worked with geoscientists on building a new generation simulation model for incorporating latest geological information and 3-D seismic data.
Developed long term field development options aimed at extending plateau.
Led and prepared the reservoir engineering section of the Gate 3 reporting for future field development plan.
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Used the FFM to support business plan (BP) activities by running BP cases aimed at exploring development options prioritization.
Identified workover/re-completion opportunities using the simulation model. Nexen Petroleum International, Calgary, Canada. 2004-2005 Staff Reservoir Engineer
Development and simulation of Nexen’s largest oil field in Masila Block, Yemen. Main results and accomplishments:
Completed reserves evaluation and booking in accordance with SEC regulations.
Simulated the Upper Qishn reservoir.
Designed and implemented EOR in S1A reservoir including monitoring to ensure success
Maintained production plateau in Tawila field in Yemen through optimized drilling of highly prolific wells and sound reservoir management.
Prepared field development plans and followed their implementation.
Completed interference study on drilling spacing and reservoir heterogeneity.
Identified wells for workover and optimizing completion.
Performed economic analysis to justify projects.
Implemented dual completion technology to optimize well completion.
Ensured completion of projects in a timely manner, on budget and schedule.
Raised and confronted difficult issues, proposed economic and efficient solutions. EPIC Consulting Services Ltd, Calgary, Canada. 2002-2004 Senior Reservoir Engineer
Main studies and projects:
Simulation of the Kisbey North field for Northrock Resources. Incremental recovery of 1.5 MMbbl estimated from the recommended scenario. It was used in the field development plan
Completed simulation study of the Eden Yuturi field, Ecuador. Significant incremental recovery based on the recommended scenario.
Recommended scenario was used in the field development plan by the operator (OXY)
Completed 33 well simulation study, infill drilling and development scenarios in the Wainwright field, resulting in additional reserves.
Completed streamline simulation for pool undergoing water flood (Jumpbush).
Developed screening criteria for CO2 EOR and sequestration of CO2 flue gas. Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO). 1997-2001 Lead Reservoir Engineer
Completed depletion optimization study using Eclipse simulator to establish optimum development plan, aimed at optimizing oil recovery and maintaining/extending plateau.
Developed with geologists new simulation model for Thamama B reservoir.
Prepared field development plan for Thamama B and followed the implementation.
Completed communication study investigating water movement behind casing.
Implemented well horizontalization program to increase production/injection. Oil production increased two-fold.
Controlled gas breakthrough in Th-B through effective reservoir management.
Designed and analyzed PBU and PFO tests.
Trained other engineers on well test and PL analysis using different software packages. Schlumberger Middle East S.A., Abu Dhabi, UAE 1990-1997 Reservoir Engineer
Interpreted Production Logs to identify producing intervals in vertical/horizontal wells.
Prepared & implemented multi-layer tests for companies in the Middle East.
Interpreted transient pressure data to estimate well and reservoir parameters, including isochronal gas well tests and Multi-layer tests using different well test software packages.
Designed, interpreted and analyzed MDT communication data to identify flow barriers and estimate horizontal and vertical permeabilities.
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EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S.A. B.Sc., Chemical Engineering
PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (Author/Co-Author)
Successful Applications of the Multi-Layer Transient Testing Technique: ARAB-C Members of the Umm Shaif Reservoir. 1993, Middle East Oil Show, SPE 25666.
In-Situ Reservoir Permeability and Anisotropy Determination with a Modular Wireline Formation Tester (MDT).Presented:1994, 6th ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi).
Production Logging Tool Applications in Deviated Wells with Complex Flow Regimes. Presented: 1994, 6th ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi).
Multilayer Reservoir Testing with Multiprobe Wireline Formation Tester Presented: Oct. 1996, 7th ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi), SPE 36176.
Reservoir Characterization and Simulation of the Kisbey Frobisher-Alida Pool in Southeast Saskatchewan. Presented: June 2004, 5th CIPC, Calgary, Alberta, CIPC 2004-224.
Multi-Layer Testing: Theory and Practice. Presented: December 2009 IPTC Conference, Doha, Qatar, IPTC 13546.
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