Reservoir engineer

SAHEED OLAWALE OLAYIWOLA, Ph.D.

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Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, 3.71, University of Wyoming (UW), Wyoming, USA (2018 - 2020) M.Sc., Petroleum Engineering, 3.83, Petroleum Institute, Khalifa University, UAE (2012 - 2013) B.Eng., Petroleum Engineering, 3.4, University of Benin, Edo, Nigeria (2003 - 2008)

• WirelineSIM-5000 Simulator for Instructor Familiarization course (Drilling System, UK) 2019

• DrillSim-6000 Simulator for Instructor Familiarization course, (Drilling System, UK) 2019

• Horizontal Well Technology, (PTT) 2016

• Introduction to Reservoir Management, (PTT) 2016

• Advanced Compositional Simulation (Eclipse 300), (NEXT) 2015

• Streamline Simulation in Reservoir Engineering and Management, (Hot Engineering) 2015

• Geostatistics and Reservoir Modelling, (The Petroleum Institute) 2015

• Advanced PVT and EOS Fluid Characterization, (NEXT) 2015

• Cased Hole Logging, (NEXT) 2015

• Horizontal Hole PLT Interpretation, (NEXT) 2015

• Coring and Core Analysis, (ResModTec) 2015

• Prosource Front Office (NEXT) 2015

• Petrel Reservoir Engineering, (NEXT) 2015

• Open Hole and Casing Hole Logging Operation and Procedure, (NEXT) 2014

• Fundamentals of Interactive Petrophysics, (SENERGY) 2013

• Winprop and Chemical EOR Simulation using STARS, (CMG) 2012

• Endnote In-House Workshop, (Petroleum Institute) 2012

• Hydraulic Fracture tools (Meyer Software)

*PTT: Power Technology Transfer, *NEXT: a Schlumberger company

• Reservoir properties evaluation and simulation studies.

• Communication study between two reservoirs from different fields using pressure transient analysis.

• Special core analysis (SCAl) and water flooding development of a carbonate reservoir.

• PVT fluid analysis and application to dynamic simulation in a carbonate reservoir.

• Reserves estimation, uncertainty, and risk analysis of carbonate reservoirs.

• Evaluation low resistivity pay zone reservoir.

• FORTAN, VBA, C++ and MATLAB programming and coding. Graduate Assistant: University of Wyoming, Petroleum Engineering Dept., Laramie, WY Jan 2018 - Present

• Design and assemble a state of the art core-flooding system used to study EOR by alternating injection of NPs, surfactant, and LSW, at high temperature and pressure in the petroleum laboratory reduced cost of the project by 50%.

• Design a full research program starting with hypothesis formulation to improve the performance reservoir simulator to predict oil recovery during EOR using NPs with surfactant and LSW.

• The results of the completed experimental studies within stipulated time assist in decision making and implementation of NPs in both carbonate and sandstone reservoirs by the industry.

• Thorough supervision, teaching assistant, mentoring, and tutoring of undergraduate and graduate students to prepare them for future challenges has improved their performance in the industry.

• The interpreted results of an extensive experimental study for qualitative and quantitative assessment of LSW, surfactant and NPs were used to formulate different mathematical models which are used by reservoir simulator to predict their properties in the reservoir during EOR.

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EDUCATION SUMMARY

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

SAHEED OLAWALE OLAYIWOLA, Ph.D.

5910, Fox Canyon, San Antonio. 78252.

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• Developed an analytical model, which is validated with experimental data, to calculate the surface tension and the interfacial tension of NPs with LSW and surfactant during the recovery process.

• Presented and published the outcomes at international conferences and in different journal articles.

* EOR: Enhanced Oil Recovery, NPS: Nanoparticles, LSW: Low Salinity Water Lecturer B: KFUPM, Petroleum Engineering Dept., Saudi Arabia Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

• Prepared the students for future challenges by marking and grading their quizzes and examinations.

• Designed a full research program starting with hypothesis formulation to improve oil recovery using chelating agent and LSW.

* KFUPM: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Mines Research Assistant: The Petroleum Institute (PI), Petroleum Engineering Dept, UAE March 2017 - Sept 2017

• Converted a Middle East carbonate reservoir model from Petrel to CMG model to predict the oil recovery during chemical and gas injection for industrial implementation.

• The results of the experimental studies conducted to determine the rheology of surfactant and polymer flooding is used to predict the oil recovery in Middle East carbonate reservoir.

• Complete evaluation and analysis of the PVT behavior in Middle East reservoir has led to accurate prediction of the oil recovery.

• Trained colleagues on how to use different reservoir simulation tools to predict the performance of gas and chemical flooding.

• Developed a mathematical model which can be used to predict the phase behavior of surfactant during EOR for a Middle East carbonate reservoir.

• Presentation and publication of the results from the studies to the industries and in a reputable journal, respectively. Reservoir Engineer (Studies): ADCO Operations, Abu Dhabi, UAE April 2014 - Dec 2016

• Production loss was prevented by using the outcome of a study conducted for a planned workover well to re- develop a planned reservoir development.

• The prediction of the oil recovery using the history matched reservoir model was used for long term and short-term corporate business planning by the company management.

• Optimization of the pattern injections for efficient macroscopic displacement of oil using 3-D reservoir simulation assisted to meet the monthly quota of the department.

• Prediction of the economic value of new technology such as CO2 alternating water injection was evaluated using sector model, pilot test and implementation in Middle East carbonate reservoir.

• Data gathered from undeveloped reservoir was analyzed, evaluated, and organized for decision making by the management and development of the reservoir.

• Well deliverability by preparing Well Prognosis (Reservoir Data) for drilling has led to successful implementation of the annual plan and budget of the department.

• Follow-up with drilling operation for proper well-placement of horizontal well in the reservoir has increased well accessibility and reduced the cost of production logging.

• Accurate report of laboratory data for EOR through planning, coordination and supervision of PVT sampling and validation.

• Coordinated, planned, reported and organized the reservoir monitoring program (RMP) and annual reservoir performance report (ARPR) to assist the management to make decisions and future plans.

• Routine design and interpretation of well-testing survey data using analytical and numerical PTA or RTA techniques.

• The reserves calculated from a well-designed workflow, through multiple reservoir realizations (STOIP), assisted the management to evaluate the assets for public investment.

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SAHEED OLAWALE OLAYIWOLA, Ph.D.

5910, Fox Canyon, San Antonio. 78252.

******.*.*********@*****.*** / *******@*****.***,+1-307-***-**** 3

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• Laboratory SCAl analysis and interpretation was used to develop comprehensive flow functions for the reservoir rock type and the relative permeability of the rock, which are used to update the reservoir model and history matching.

• An economic tool is used to define the uncertainty in the reservoir reserves of the country through deterministic and probabilistic approach.

• Analyze and interpret the Open-Hole, Cased-Hole Logging and Production Logging data to update the reservoir model.

* ADCO Operations: Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant: PI, Petroleum Engineering Dept, UAE Jan 2012 - Mar 2014

• Developed an algorithm/program used to determine the number of fractures in horizontal well.

• The stress analysis was integrated with transverse fracture geometry, treatment design variables, production model, and economic model to develop the algorithms.

• The algorithm was coded with FORTRAN compiler.

• Project findings were published in technical journal papers to contribute to scientific and engineering knowledge.

• Updated the progress report on a timely basis and prepared for the implementation to the industry.

• Prepared students for future challenges through proctoring, reviewing, and grading undergraduate quizzes and assignments.

Instructor - General & Advanced Mathematics: Kings College, Lagos, Nigeria Feb 2011 - Jan 2012 Project Engineer: Atom System Nigeria Limited, Lagos, Nigeria (2009 - 2010)

• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

• American Physical Society (APS)

• UW Engineer Without Borders (EWB)

• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

• International Student Association (ISA) (2018 - 2019)

• Associated Student of the University of Wyoming (ASUW), ISA representative (2018 - 2019)

• Charity Event Team (The Petroleum Institute) (2013)

• President of the Graduate Student Council (The Petroleum Institute) (2012 - 2013)

• Graduate Council (The Petroleum Institute) (2012 - 2013)

• Second place in the UW Harry Hill Graduate Excellence Award May 2019

• Graduate Assistantship from the University of Wyoming Jan 2018

• Best Presenter in Competence Assurance Management System (ADCO CAMS) Nov 2014

• SPE Abu Dhabi Young Professional Paper Contest (4th position) May 2013

• The Petroleum Institute Master’s Fellowship Jan 2012 Link to google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=RG9SIqwAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate Link to Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3921-1043/print PUBLISHED PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

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