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Okwudiri Julius Uzoh, M Eng & P Eng (Alberta)

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Accomplished Reservoir Engineer and Integrated Subsurface Study Leader with extensive experience in Petroleum and Reservoir Engineering Operations in both onshore & offshore locations spanning five globally active E&P basins. Unique blend of business, engineering, technical, technological and planning skills backed by an MS in Petroleum Engineering and a B Eng in Metallurgical & Materials. Thorough knowledge of reservoir engineering fundamentals, concepts, techniques, tools / software and features of different reservoir systems. Proven ability in spearheading reservoir development plans and in executing & managing projects within agreed cost and timelines. Rich understanding of surface / facility issues and production engineering. Judiciously handle integrated E&P sub-surface activities while prudently liaising with government and partners on subsurface issues.

Efficiently managed FDP delivery of large projects - size EUR 600mmstb, worth $10 Billion. Dexterous in leading domain contributions. Appreciated by clients for delivering projects that were termed as ‘A’ grade. Received management award for exceptional performance. Take pride in turning around underperforming assets. Co-authored several technical papers. Recognized and honored as the best student. Protagonist with well honed organizational, coordination, negotiations, interpersonal and communication skills. Alberta Professional Engineer (APEGGA #113154). Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Key Domain Prowess

• Reservoir Modeling & Characterization, numerical Simulation, classical reservoir engineering methods

• Water Flood Design and Management ● Heavy Oil Characterization and Development ● Gas Development

• Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques (EOR) and Compositional Simulation of volatile oil and gas condensate

• Well test Design and interpretation ● Production Forecasting and Reserves Management

• Field Development Planning (FDP) ● Integrated Production Systems Modeling ● New Technology Implementation

• Drilling and Well Completion ● Well & Reservoir Performance and Management

• Project Management / Delivery ● Project Economics & Evaluation

Oil Field Exposure

• Well & Reservoir Management – Yorla field, Utapate South, Elelenwa West, GOM Holstein & Nakika

• Integrated E&P Sub Surface Work: Elelenwa West field study, Utapate Field Review, Oguta field review, OPL219 Appraisal strategy, Development feasibility study of Brazil BS4 heavy oil, OPL219 Bolia 641 reservoir study, Gulf of Mexico Holstein field rejuvenation study, Gulf of Mexico Coulomb & Herschel field study; OML118 Bonga North among

• FDP: Imo River Nigeria, EA Nigeria, Cawthorne Channel Nigeria, Bonga North Nigeria and GOM Na Kika (phase 2 & 3).

• Integrated Production Systems Modelling: Bolia, Nakika, Bonga North. ● Project Economics: OPL212 Nigeria.

Major E&P Regions

• US Gulf of Mexico (Deepwater), Brazil Santos Basin (Deepwater), Niger Delta in Nigeria (Land, Offshore and Deepwater), Indian Dhurabai Basin and SW Saskatchewan, Canada.

Software Proficiency

• Business Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project. ● Reservoir Simulation: MoRes, Eclipse and CMG.

• Well and Reservoir Performance : OFM

• PVT: Libra, COMPACK and PVTSIM. ● Well Testing: SAPHIR and PANSYS. ● Nodal Analysis: Prosper and WEPS.

• Integrated System Modeling: Petroleum Expert’s Gap / MBAL / Prosper.

• Uncertainty Analysis and Project Economics: Precision Tree, Crystal Ball and Peep.

Snapshot of Professional High Points

Bonga North Project

• Introduced detailed reservoir characterization and modeling to raise reserves from 400 MMstb to 600 MMstb.

• Successfully demonstrated through integrated reservoir modeling the economical triviality of tie-backing Bonga North to Bonga FPSO. Suggested a dedicated development plan that changed the course of the project.

• Led a team of inexperienced staff to deliver a field development plan update for a complex deepwater project that was considered as “A” grade by Shell Group and Partners (Total, ExxonMobil, etc).

• Guided & mentored seven inexperienced staff in deepwater turbidite reservoir characterization and development strategies.

GOM Nakika Phase II & III

• Pioneered reservoir engineering basis for planning and execution of the project resulting in additional 26 mboe/d production. Ensured production optimization and field expansion.

• Effectively justified 2 infill Phase III wells in two mature fields (Herschel and Ariel) through reservoir simulation and analytical reservoir engineering methods.

• Explained anomalous behavior of Gulf of Mexico (GOM) deepwater rich gas condensate using compositional simulation

GOM Holstein

• Reservoir modeling coordinator of an integrated sub surface team that turned around an underperforming unit.

• Reduced & stabilized asset production decline with recent trends showing an increase in water flood response.

OPL219 (Deepwater)

• Evaluated reservoir engineering process and proposed an appraisal well that enhanced economic volumes of low risk oil in OPL219 (100 MMstb), on the basis of which a development is now being pursued.

• Designed a superior limit test for Bolia-3 appraisal well using numerical approach that was later considered as a best practice within the Shell reservoir engineering community.

• Justified the re-categorization of Bolia 641 reservoir (30 MMstb), a highly complex reservoir with low pressure into commercial volumes through an integrated reservoir modeling approach and innovative field development strategy.

Brazil Heavy Oil

• Introduced a polymer for oil recovery that was later recommended for field development applications.

• Developed a work flow and computer program for generating relative permeability for highly viscous oil with unstable shock front (Viscous fingering), an industry best practice for heavy oil characterization (SPE 140621-MS).

Shell SPDC, Nigeria

• Designed the first ever partial miscible hydrocarbon gas injection system using slim tube experiments and compositional simulation - EOR (Eclipse 300).

• Led the field studies and development planning of the first FPSO deployed in Nigeria (EA Shallow water FPSO).

• Received management award for getting project sanctioned.

• Efficiently rendered the engineering analysis for the design and execution of the first gas shut-off field trial - SPE-39650.

Academic Awards

• “UTC Best Engineering Student”, University of Technology, Enugu, 1986.

• “Best University Graduating Student”, University of Technology, Enugu, 1986.

• Chancellor’s List, 2004 - American Graduate Student Recognition.

Career Progression

• Consulting Reservoir Engineer, SW Saskatchewan/Niger Delta - 2012

• Reservoir Engring-Technical Authority Level II / Subsurface Studies Lead, Bonga North Project, Lagos - 2009 to 2011

• Lead Reservoir Engineer, Nakika Phase II & III, Houston - 2006 to 2008

• Reservoir Modeling Focal Point, GOM Holstein, Houston - 2005 to 2006

• Lead Reservoir Engineer, OPL219 (Deepwater), Houston - 2003 to 2005

• Staff Reservoir Engineer, Brazil Heavy Oil, Houston - 2001 to 2003

• Reserves Coordinator, Shell SNEPCO, Nigeria - 2000 to 2001

• Production Forecasting Coordinator, Shell SPDC, Nigeria - 2000

• Reservoir Engineer, EA Offshore Development, Netherlands - 1999

• Reservoir Simulation Engineer, CAWC EOR, Nigeria - 1998 to 1999

• Reservoir Simulation Engineer (Onshore), Netherlands - 1996 to 1997

• Reservoir Surveillance & Development Engineer (Onshore), Nigeria - 1992 to 1996

• Well-site Petroleum Engineer, Nigeria - 1991 to 992

• Process and Optimization Engineer, Nigeria - 1988 to 1991

Scholastic Details

• Post Masters Degree – completed course work (12 credit hours).

(Courses: Advanced Production Engineering, Fluid Properties and Phase Equilibra, Complex Well Architecture and Enhanced Oil Recovery)

• MS-Petroleum Engineering, University of Houston, TX USA, 2004.

• B Eng (Hons)-Metallurgical & Materials, University of Technology, Enugu Nigeria, 1986.

References

• Engr Segun Omidele, Managing Director, Camac E&P Ltd, Houston, TX USA.

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• Dr Oluwaseyi Fatoke P.Geol, Geomodeling Specialist, ConocoPhillips, Canada.

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• Dr Solomon Inikori, Subsurface Manager-Nigerian Projects, Shell US Inc, Houston, TX USA.

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• Engr Benjamin Osaigbovo, Senior FrontEnd Project Manager – OML118, Shell Nigeria Exploration & Production Co., Lagos, Nigeria

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Details of Projects and Technical Papers / Presentations are in ‘Annexure’ and shall be furnished on demand

ANNEXURE

Projects

Project 1: Bonga North (size: EUR - 600mmstb / CAPEX- $10 Billion)

Client: Shell Nigeria Offshore Co.

Role & Duration: Reservoir Engineering-Technical Authority Level II/ Subsurface Studies Manager, 2009 to 2011

Responsibilities:

• Tasked with front-end project delivery including reservoir studies, field development plan (FDP), well / reservoir management plan, new technology implementation plan and basis for design & well proposals.

• Updated FDP with new seismic and evaluated the well data. Created new FDP based on dedicated Bonga North floating facilities (semi-submersible processing facility and floating storage system).

• Coordinated subsurface study and work planning. Updated water flood design based on Bonga main water flood experience. Led the implementation of multiphase flow metering technology and smart wells.

• Supervised reservoir engineering evaluation while handling 3 Reservoir Engineers. Mentored Junior Reservoir Engineers. Liaised with government and partners on subsurface issues.

Project 2: GOM NaKika II & III Development (New Wells (7) and Subsea Infrastructure Expansion - $1.2 Billion)

Client: Shell International Exploration & Production Co. USA

Role & Duration: Reservoir Engineer / Development Lead, 2006 to 2007

Responsibilities:

• Provided reservoir engineering basis for the planning and execution of Nakika phase II developments (3 subsea wells and subsea hook-up) which generated additional 26 mboe/d production into the Nakika subsea complex.

• Applied high end reservoir characterization tools to understand reservoir behavior that helped in production optimization and further field development (Ex: use of compositional reservoir simulation approach to explain abnormal production behavior in a rich condensate reservoir in Coulomb, a 27 mile subsea tie back to Na Kika – SPE 140622-MS).

• Negotiated with Technical & Venture Managers and secured management approval for III development planning. Delivered reservoir models for III developments (Herschel, Coulomb, etc.) from assurance milestones to project approval.

Project 3: GOM Holstein Project ($1.2 bln)

Client: Shell Exploration & Production Co, Houston, USA

Role & Duration: Staff Reservoir Engineer / Integrated Reservoir Modeling Coordinator, 2005 to 2006

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated an integrated sub surface team to turn around an underperforming Gulf of Mexico deepwater asset (Holstein SPAR development, $1.2 bln).

• Rendered subsurface interpretation for very abnormal reservoir response and developed a step-wise approach for appraisal and development.

Project 4: OPL219 (Nnwa-Doro Deepwater Gas Development - 14 TCF & Bolia Oil Development - 300 M Mstb)

Client: Shell US Inc-Shell E&P Technology, Houston, USA

Role & Duration: Lead Reservoir Engineer, 2003 to 2005

Responsibilities:

• Provided reservoir engineering basis for developing the appraisal strategy of OPL219, deepwater Nigeria (10 tcf of gas and 200 MMstb of Oil).

Project 5: Brazil BS4 Heavy Oil Development (Santos Basin)

Client: Shell US INC - Deepwater Services (Exploration and Production Technology-Solutions)

Role & Duration: Staff Reservoir Engineer, 2001 to 2003

Description: BS4 NE is a frontier development of very difficult crude (highly biodegraded, 14 API/250 cp insitu viscosity) in 1500m of water at a very shallow depth below mudline (750m).

Responsibilities:

• Provided reservoir engineering evaluation, production appraisal strategy and development plan that included use of extended reach wells (2000m) and ESP in the wells.

• Evaluated application of steam, polymer and surfactants for improved /enhanced oil recovery.

Project 6: Reserves Exploration and Production

Company: Shell Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO), Lagos, Nigeria

Role & Duration: Reserves Co-ordinator & Petroleum Engineer, 2000 to 2001

Responsibilities:

• Managed the reserves reporting process for Shell Nigeria Deepwater Assets for 2 years. Handled reserves for Shell group and Nigerian government.

Project 7: Petroleum Development Forecasting

Company: Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Role & Duration: Production Forecast Co-ordinator, 2000

Responsibilities:

• Managed the divisional and corporate forecasting process for Shell Nigeria East (450 Mbopd) and Shell Nigeria (900 Mbopd) for 2 years and supported corporate business planning.

Project 8: Shell International Exploration and Production, Rijswijk

Company: Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Role & Duration: Production Forecasting Coordinator (1996 to 1997 & 1998 to 1999) and Reservoir Engineer (1992 to 1996)

Responsibilities:

• Provided reservoir engineering basis for planning the re-development of Imo River field, Nigeria (1 bln bbl field) using multi-lateral horizontal wells (level 6). The implementation led to significant increase in production compared to conventional wells and revitalization of the field.

Project 9: Well Site Drilling & Work Over

Company: Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Role & Duration: Well-site Petroleum Engineer, 1991 to 1992

Responsibilities:

• Supervised drilling and work over of 8 wells across the land, swamp and offshore locations of the Niger Delta, Nigeria.

Project 10: Plant Process Optimization

Company: Delta Integrated Steel Plant, Ovwian, Aladja, Delta State, Nigeria

Role & Duration: Process Optimization Engineer, 1988 to 1991

Responsibilities:

•Developed process parameters for the use of low grade iron ore in the Midrex Direct reduction process through pilot testing of several blends of low & high grade iron ore.

Technical Papers & Presentations

•“Mitigating Development Risks in Deepwater Projects through Production Appraisal Approach” - OJ. Uzoh et al, West Africa Offshore Conference, Abuja, 2012.

•“Using Integrated Production Modeling (IPM) as an Optimization Tool for Field Development Planning and Management” - E.A. Ageh, SPE, A. Adegoke, O.J. Uzoh, SPE, Shell Nigeria E&P, SPE 140625-MS, 2010.

•“Equation of State Characterization of a Deepwater Gas Condensate Field with Complex Geochemistry” - O.J. Uzoh, SPE, and Eby Ageh, SPE, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Co., SPE 140622-MS, 2010.

•“A Systematic Approach to Effective Flow Property Determination for Deepwater Heavy Oil Evaluation” - O.J. Uzoh, SPE, and E.A. Ageh, SPE, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Co., 2010, SPE 140622-MS, 2010.

•“Analyzing the Impact of Temperature Effects and Other Fracturing Parameters of Fracture Growth Propagation and Injectivity in Unconsolidated Sands”, SPE 129579-MS, 2010.

•“Overcoming the Metering Challenges in West African Deepwater Subsea Developments” - E.A, Ageh, SPE, O.J. Uzoh, SPE, F. Fleyfel, B. Soala and S. VanBellegem, Shell E&P Nigeria, SPE 129579-MS, 2009.

•“Production Technology Challenges in Deepwater Subsea Tie-back Developments” - E.A, Ageh, SPE, O.J. Uzoh, SPE and I. Ituah, Shell Nigeria E&P, SPE 140639-MS, 2010.

•“Business Case for Intelligent Well Deployement in a Subsea Development Project” - A case study - E.A. Ageh, O.J. Uzoh, B. Bracewell, M. Abulu, J. Reinders, Shell International E&P, SPE 129577-MS, 2009.

•“Challenges of Marginal Field Development in Nigerian Deepwater” - O.J. Uzoh, Chuka Anekwe et al, West African Offshore Conference, Abuja Nigeria, March 2005.

•“Residual Saturation Measurements Shows More Mobile Oil in Niger Delta” - O.J. Uzoh et al, 2000 SPE Conference, Abuja Nigeria.

•“Challenges of Heavy Oil Development in Deepwater” - Dave Brown and O.J. Uzoh, Shell Global Reservoir Engineering and Petrophysics Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2003.

•“Early Production Insights and Issues with Reservoir Modeling in Gulf of Mexico Holstein Field” - O.J. Uzoh et al., Shell Global Integrated Subsurface Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2006.

•“Early Production Insights and Reservoir Complexities in Holstein: Learnings in Deepwater Developments” - O.J. Uzoh et al., Deepwater Workshop, Shell ISC Conference, Malaysia, 2006.

•“Compositional Simulation of Cawthorne Channel G Sands” - O.J. Uzoh et al, Shell Global Special Reservoir Engineering Publication, 1999.

•“Application of Value of Information Methodology for Appraisal Justification in Gbaran Field”, Nigeria - O.J. Uzoh, Shell Volume Assessment Workshop, 1995.

•“Characterization of Rich Gas Condensate with Complex Geochemistry: GOM Coulomb Field Example” - O.J. Uzoh et al, Shell North America Reservoir Engineering and Petrophysics Conference, 2008.

•“Performance of Na Kika Subsea Complex after 41/2 Years of Production” - O.J. Uzoh et al, Shell North America Reservoir Engineering and Petrophysics Conference, 2008.

•Many Shell in-house reports on: Well Test Interpretation, PVT Validation and Characterization, Oil and Gas Field Development Planning, Dynamic Reservoir Modelling, Integrated System Modelling, Appraisal Strategy and Planning, Reserves Estimation, Integrated Field Study and

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