ZEBOUDJ Fayçal

MSc. Reservoir Engineering (Algerian Petroleum Institute IAP Boumerdes) Specialist in Petroleum - Reservoir Engineering (Monitoring and Management)

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PROFILE SKILLS & ASPIRATION

A Senior Reservoir Engineer with over two decades of expertise in reservoir monitoring, management, and simulation within green and brown oil & gas fields. Highly skilled in production operations, risk assessment, Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA) interpretation, Production Logging Tool (PLT) design and interpretation, work over completion/recompletion, and reservoir stimulation. Proficient in Hydraulic Fracturing and Acidizing design, as well as Artificial Lift methods, specifically gas lift design and field surveillance. Holds international experience, having worked in senior roles at BP-STATOIL, Repsol, and Total France offices, and also served as an instructor in the oil and gas industry.

Education:

PhD in Reservoir Engineering (Ongoing)

University Frères Mentouri, Constantine, Algeria. Expected Graduation: October 2024

Magister in Energetics

University Frères Mentouri, Constantine, Algeria. Graduated in 2010

Master Degree in Reservoir Engineering

Algerian Petroleum Institute, Boumerdes. Graduated in 2002

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

University Frères Mentouri, Constantine, Algeria. Graduated in 1998

LANGUAGES

Arabic: Fluent /French: Fluent /English: Fluent

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Sr. No. Company name Designation Duration

1 Reggane Gas Project Repsol-SH Snr reservoir engineer Since June 2020

2 Sonatrach-PVEP-PTTEP Snr reservoir engineer Since January 2018

3 GTFT SH-TOTAL-Repsol Snr Reservoir Engineer January 2017

4 SONATRACH-BP-STATOIL Snr Reservoir Engineer November 2010-2017

5 SONATRACH Reservoir Engineer April 2002 to Nov.201106 6 6 OGIM Institute-Tunisia Instructor – Petroleum 2010 till now

7 Lecturer-petroleum University Mentouri Constantine since 2015

CAREER HISTORY

June 2020 - Present Groupement Reggane Nord Gas (GRN) : Senior Reservoir Engineer

Lead field development planning and regularly update depletion plans (RDD, FDP).

Oversee production forecasting and contribute to reserve and resources reporting.

Manage reservoir modelling, including both numerical and analytical approaches.

Conduct technical reviews and effectively manage risks associated with reservoir operations.

Demonstrate a sound understanding of subsurface disciplines, including geophysics, Petrophysics, geology, and production chemistry.

Exhibit strong stakeholder engagement skills and excel in multidisciplinary communication.

Proficient in commercial evaluation and uncertainties management.

Proven track record of coaching and training team members.

Jan 2018- Sep 2020: Sr. reservoir engineer Sonatrach-PVEP-PTTEP (subsurface team)

Lead the subsurface team in managing the development of the Bir Seba oil field in Algeria, including implementing water injection and gas lift strategies to maintain reservoir pressure.

Address daily well impairment issues related to wax deposition, asphalting, and salt deposition.

Play a key role in the Field Development Plan (FDP) Phase-2, which involves elaborating and updating plans for drilling 20 wells to increase production and implementing water injection.

Utilize Petrel-RE for production forecast, profiles, and scenario development.

Conduct Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA) interpretation and Production Logging Tool (PLT) analysis using Kappa Sapphire and Emeraude software.

Design and optimize Hydraulic Fracturing operations and Stimulation Plans (Stimplan).

Contribute to production forecasting using Petrel-Re.

Jan 2017- Jan 2018: GTFT: Sr. reservoir engineer Sonatrach-Repsol-Total SBS Team

Manage the Condensate gas cap in a mature field within the subsurface team.

Prepare and participate in subsurface committee meetings, contributing valuable insights and recommendations.

Conduct thorough reservoir monitoring to proactively address well impairment issues, including water breakthrough and condensate banking.

Implemented innovative solutions, such as velocity string applications, to address water-unloading challenges in the GTFT field.

Continuously perform reservoir surveillance and monitoring to maintain material balance and optimize reservoir performance.

Nov 2009 to Jan 2017: Sr. Petroleum/ RE engineer JVGAS project Sonatrach- BP-Statoil

Serve as the primary point of contact between field operations and the subsurface team, taking charge of petroleum activities and ensuring seamless coordination.

Execute surveillance plans in alignment with gas nominations, with a focus on production optimization.

Identify and address well constraints promptly, leading remedial programming efforts, including clean-up operations, water loading issues resolution, velocity string utilization, water shut-off, and gas well deliquification.

Design Hydraulic Fracturing strategies for tight gas reservoirs using Stimplan simulator, optimizing reservoir performance.

Prepare the most technical and economically sound scenarios to establish a robust reference case.

Generate VLP (Vertical Lift Performance) tables for vertical wells using Prosper and develop surface network models (GAP) to support decision-making.

Construct multi-tank material balance models for various oil fields as part of pre-screening studies.

Interpret well tests using PIE (Pressure-Interference-Extraction) software and Kappa Engineering Sapphire.

Conduct production forecasts to align with daily gas commercial nominations, ensuring operational efficiency.

CO2 Monitoring Project Manager Krechba Field

Manage the comprehensive CO2 monitoring project in Krechba Field, overseeing all aspects of the initiative.

Supervise and coordinate the operations conducted by international companies and researchers, ensuring adherence to project goals and timelines.

Spearheaded the planning, contract negotiations, and execution of monitoring activities, conducting them every 1 to 2 years based on monitoring requirements.

Led gas-sampling efforts, addressing quality assurance, and overseeing surveillance of CO2 injectors and aquifer monitoring.

Prepare detailed reports, facilitate contract renewals, and develop campaign plans for monitoring CO2 probable seepage.

Manage the operations and conduct the technical meetings with experts and organizations specializing in CO2 monitoring in the area.

March 2002 – Nov 2009 Sonatrach E&P Junior to Senior Reservoir Engineer (Algeria)

Integral team member in the Production Engineering Division responsible for the management of mature oil fields in In Amenas, Algeria.

Oversee water injection operations to sustain reservoir pressure and optimize production performance.

Tackle daily challenges related to well impairments, including but not limited to wax deposition, asphalting, salt deposition, and water breakthrough.

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective solutions for maintaining well integrity and maximizing hydrocarbon recovery.

Contribute to field development planning and execution, including drilling initiatives, workovers, and production enhancement strategies.

Utilize industry-standard software and tools for reservoir monitoring, production optimization, and well intervention planning.

Participate in subsurface committee meetings to provide technical insights and recommendations for reservoir management.

Act as a liaison between field operations and subsurface teams, ensuring seamless coordination and communication.

Continuously monitor production performance and identify opportunities for improvement to meet production targets and operational efficiency goals. Rig strategy

Coaching fresh engineers and nationals Algerian from universities and institution

Reservoir Engineering & Stimulation Software Skills:

Kappa Engineering Software: Emeraude and Saphir, Pressure-Interference-Extraction (PIE) Software

PETEX Software Suite: Petroleum Expert Software (GAP, MBAL, PROSPER, PVTP)

Stimplan/Gopher : Hydraulic Fracturing Design Simulator

OFM (Oil Field Manager), Pipesim, Petrel RE: Run Forecast & Sensitivity Analysis, Uncertainties Study

Unconventional Reservoir Transient Analysis (RTA)

Good Knowledge: Eclipse E100 and E300 and Intersect

TRAINING & EHS Certificates:

2018 -2019 Kappa Saphir PTA and Emeraude training PLT interpretation

01/2014 (03months) Unconventional resources training ‘Shale Gas’ (Houston- Texas

Next training center Schlumberger)

2004 - 2008 Reservoir Evaluation Wire line, applied reservoir engineering course,

Halliburton Centre- Gas lift design, reservoir integrated Management,

Next training- PetroSkills well test analysis, petroleum Project Management –

MS PROJECT, reservoir Numerical Simulation QuikLook,

July-May 2006: HES Training onsite BP instructors, HALLIBURTON-Boots &Coots Training Centre.

Papers & Publications

Jun 2010 - SPE 133269-PP 2010POCE, Tunisia

September 2010 - Wold Energy congress 2010 Montréal -Canada

October 2011 - Engineering congress Spain, oral presentation

October 2016 - Wold Energy congress 2016 Istanbul –Turkey, oral presentation

June 2017 - 79th EAGE conference, oral presentation CO2 sequestration

Associations :

Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

Social Activities :

Soccer Team Coach Assistant

Active Soccer Player

Engaged in Various Social Activities

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