Summary
Experience
Petroleum EngineerChevron Corporation
- Led a multidisciplinary team to optimize production from 15 mature wells, increasing daily oil output by 12% (1,500 BOEPD) through advanced artificial lift optimization and re-completion strategies.
- Developed and applied integrated reservoir simulation models (Eclipse, CMG) to forecast production for new drilling campaigns, reducing drilling NPT by 10% and improving well placement accuracy by 15%.
- Managed well intervention projects with a cumulative budget of $5M, successfully reducing operational downtime by 20% and extending average well lifespans by 3 years.
- Designed and implemented a real-time data monitoring and analytics system for offshore platforms, improving incident response time by 30% and significantly enhancing operational safety and efficiency.
Reservoir EngineerSchlumberger
- Conducted detailed reservoir characterization studies for 7 major client fields, identifying new opportunities that added 20 MMBOE in proven and probable reserves.
- Performed comprehensive decline curve analysis and material balance calculations for over 100 wells, improving reserve estimations accuracy by 8% for client assets.
- Collaborated with geoscientists to integrate seismic and well log data into robust geological models, resulting in a 25% improvement in understanding reservoir heterogeneity and fluid distribution.
- Authored technical reports and presentations for clients, securing an additional $10M in project funding by clearly demonstrating potential returns on investment for proposed field developments.
Projects
Offshore Platform Production Optimization Project
- Led a project to revamp the artificial lift system on an offshore platform, resulting in a sustained 7% increase in oil production rate.
- Implemented real-time data analytics for system monitoring, which reduced unplanned downtime by 15% and optimized operational efficiency.
- Developed a predictive maintenance schedule, extending equipment lifespan by 2 years and reducing maintenance costs by $500K annually.
Unconventional Reservoir Modeling for Shale Gas
- Developed and validated a comprehensive numerical model for a shale gas reservoir using CMG simulators, improving production forecasts by 10%.
- Integrated complex geological and geomechanical data, enabling more accurate prediction of fracture network behavior and fluid flow.
- Presented findings to senior management, influencing a $25M investment in optimized well spacing and completion designs.
CO2-EOR Feasibility Study for Mature Field
- Conducted an extensive feasibility study for CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery in a mature onshore field, predicting an additional 15% recovery factor.
- Performed economic analysis, demonstrating a positive NPV of $30M over a 10-year project life, contingent on successful pilot implementation.
- Simulated various injection scenarios to optimize CO2 slug size and injection rates, minimizing CO2 consumption by 5% while maximizing oil recovery.
Education
University of Texas at AustinPh.D. in Petroleum Engineering
- Thesis: "Enhanced Oil Recovery using Nanoparticle-Stabilized Emulsions for Unconventional Reservoirs"
- Published 3 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious industry journals, contributing to advancements in EOR techniques.
- Awarded departmental research fellowship for 3 years based on academic merit and research potential.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyB.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude (Top 5% of class), consistently achieving high academic honors.
- Maintained Dean's List status for all semesters of study, demonstrating exceptional academic performance.
- President of the AIChE Student Chapter, organizing industry seminars and networking events.
Publications
Impact of Nanoparticle-Stabilized Emulsions on Interfacial Tension and Wettability Alteration for EOR Applications
Optimizing Well Placement and Hydraulic Fracturing Design in Unconventional Reservoirs Using Integrated Geomechanics
Data-Driven Production Optimization: A Machine Learning Approach to Artificial Lift System Diagnostics
Skills
Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir Simulation (Eclipse, CMG)Material BalanceDecline Curve Analysis (DCA)Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)Reservoir CharacterizationWell Test Analysis
Production Operations
Artificial Lift OptimizationProduction ForecastingWell InterventionProduction ChemistryFlow AssuranceData Analytics
Software & Tools
PetrelIPM (PROSPER, GAP)OFMPython (Pandas, NumPy)MATLABAutoCAD
Project Management
Project PlanningCost ControlRisk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementTechnical ReportingCross-functional Leadership