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  Ashraf Helmy Amin

  Current Location: United Arab Emirates

  •  Geologist
  • Profile Created Date:29 Mar 2020

Description

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

April 2018 –  Present: Operations Geology Advisor

Reputed Company

Egypt

 

 

As a Senior Operations Geo-Scientist: Responsible for providing geologic and geophysical expertise. To actively review geologic and geophysical data, interpret data and generate drillable prospects.

Generation of well evaluation proposals and input into drilling programs.

Estimation  of  evaluation  costs  for  input  into  AFE.  Compilation  of  offset  data  in  the planning phase.

Responsible for ensuring systems in-place for acquisition and reporting of all geological data from the project well site and its transmission to client's office.

Responsible for internal distribution of all geological data from the project well site, including storage and compilation.

Manage real-time data links between well site(s) and head office. Supervision of work compliance by mud logging, LWD and wire-line sub-contractors.

Compilation of Post-Drill Geological Reports and Composite Logs. Data Management.

 

and as a Senior Wellsite Geologist : Responsible for study rock cuttings from oil and gas wells to determine what rock formations are being drilled into and how drilling should proceed. Identify critical strata from core samples and rock-cutting data, and build up knowledge of the structure being drilled.

evaluating offset data before the start of drilling; analyzing, evaluating and describing formations while drilling, using cuttings, gas, FEMWD (formation evaluation measurement while drilling) and wireline data; comparing data gathered during drilling with predictions made at the exploration stage; advising on drilling hazards and drilling bit optimization; taking full responsibility for making decisions about suspending or continuing drilling; advising operations personnel on-site and in the operations office; acting, in effect, as the representative of the oil & gas company geology team; supervising mudlogging, FEMWD and wireline services personnel and monitoring quality control in relation to these services; keeping detailed records, writing reports, completing daily, weekly and post-well reporting logs, and sending these to appropriate departments; maintaining up-to-date knowledge of MWD (measuring while drilling) tools, such as gamma and resistivity, as geosteering becomes increasingly important; communicating regularly with operations geology office.

 

Sept 2015 –  April 2018:

COO, managing all Wellsite / Operations Geology & Mud Logging activities.

GNOG Petroleum Services & Projects Management – Egypt

 

Coordination and Supervision - Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization.

Financial - Review financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve efficiency. Prepare and control operational budgets. Control inventory. Recommend effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company.

Best Practices - Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.

Human Resources – Working with the company's plan the use of human resources. Assist in recruitment and placement of required staff; establishment of organizational structure; delegation of tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance in partnership with the Executive Directors.

 

Communication - Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as IT, HR, Accounts and Finance. Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.

Strategic Input - Liaison with Board and Executive Directors. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.

Risk Management - Oversee organizational insurance policies. Ensure health and Safety committee meetings are held and tasks assigned.

 

Aug 2012 –  Sept 2015: Senior Operations Geologist

PetroChad (Mangara) LTD. / Caracal Energy / A Glencore company - Chad

 

Worked in Mangara & Badila fields.

Supervision of “Formation Evaluation” contractors (Mud Logging Geologists, MWD Logging Engineers, Wireline Logging Engineers, Coring and Well Testing Personnel). Work closely with the drilling team, providing advice when necessary to assist in safe, cost-effective drilling and non-drilling operations. Following up the horizontal well placement operations.

Supervise and quality control the logging while drilling (LWD) Res - GR, ADN & frequent advice the drilling personnel at the rig site for updating the directional plan while drilling if necessary related to the updated geological data.

Evaluating  the  available  geological  services  tools,  correlation  between  prognoses  and actual results.

Quick-look  interpretation  of  geological  &  formation  evaluation  data.  Instantaneous

Reservoir Gas Ratio Evaluation.

Analysis  of  the  drilling  parameters  and  interpretation  of  the  changes  in  the  rate  of penetration.

Logistics concerning the formation evaluation contractors and their equipments.

Quality control of all evaluation results and logs prior to accepting the data or logs from the contractors.

Providing relevant correlation and well data to the contractors during the operations.

Daily, Weekly & Final Geological reports.

Checking all reports and logs from the evaluation contractors prior to sending them to the

Operation Geology Leader.

Monitoring and supervising the collecting, processing and dispatching of formation evaluation samples.

Sample description and interpretation of fluorescence shows. Safe-guarding the collection, storage and transmission of information and reports at the Wellsite. Wellsite interpretation of the formation evaluation data.

Checking and occasionally approving and signing of service reports and invoices of the formation evaluation contractors.

Ensure data Confidentiality.

Keeping the operations geology Leader fully informed of all formation evaluation operations.

Implement Company standards in Geological Operations, with support from and  reference

to, the Operation Geology Advisor in HQ. Train / mentor junior geologists.

 

May 2008  –   Aug 2012 :

Head of Technical Services Section / Assets Management Division

ADWEA / ADSS - Abu Dhabi - UAE

 

Manages and directs staff in the planning, development and maintenance including long range planning and budgeting. Primary areas of responsibility include: Auditing all the geological studies, Technical Services Operations and supervise drilling activities related to deep wastewater disposal wells.

 

May 2007  –  May 2008 : Senior Staff Geologist

Melrose Resources Petroleum Company – Egypt

 

Prospect generation and reservoir evaluation for South Batra gas field – Nile Delta (Deltaic channels).

Generation of Correlation panels, Cross sections, Mapping etc. Using STRATWORKS / LANDMARK software.

Participates in the design, planning and execution of geological surveys in order to gather data for analysis in determining exploration prospects.

Participates in and supervises site activities including those of contractors in order to ensure compliance with collection protocols and integrity of geological data collected.

Provides input for the development of annual plans and budgets in to ensure provision has been made for intended activities.

Ensures strict compliance with all approved HSE procedures and practices in order to afford protection to life, property and the environment.

Provides disciple – specific technical advice, guidance and problem resolution capability in order to meet acquisition/processing issues and  support and or/complement colleagues contributions.

Prepares regular activity reports in order to provide management with real-time information on work progress.

contribute in identifying and evaluates leads and prospects targets. contribute in Preparing wells correlation and volumetric calculations for prospects evaluation.

Evaluates core and log data to support reservoir geological studies. Coordinates well plan, logging sequence and contributions to operations decisions.

contribute in Preparing and presenting drilling prospects to the management for approval.

Provides data analysis, operational support and daily geological reports during drilling. contribute in Generating well proposals, well completions and evaluation reports. Ensures production delivery through exploration / development prospects within the bounds of HSE.

Recognizes the inherent uncertainty and risk in the appraisal and development operations assist in the development of risk appraisal strategies.

Maintains and exhibits excellent working relationships with all Company staff.

 

July 2005  –  May 2007 :

Senior Operations Geologist – Geosteering

RasGas Company Limited - Qatar

Worked in the north field (Fractured Carbonate Reservoir)

 

Oct. 2004  –  July 2005:

Senior Staff Geologist – Geosteering

Merlon Petroleum Company - Egypt

Worked in the exploration of the Nile Delta Concessions (Gas Fields) (Deltaic channels). In Mansoura Lease (Sandstone & Carbonate reservoirs)

 

Nov. 2002  –  Oct 2004 :

Operations Geologist – Geosteering

ZADCO Abu Dhabi

Upper Zakum, Sutah & Umm El Dalkh offshore oilfields (Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs)

 

Feb. 2001  –  Nov. 2002 :

Senior Exploration geologist - GOS team

Belayim Petroleum Company (PETROBEL) ENI JV. – Egypt

 

Worked in prospecting and exploration of new blocks in Petrobel concessions in Belayim land field (Gulf of Suez) (Clastic & Non Clastic reservoirs).

Generation of Correlation panels, Cross sections, Mapping etc. Using STRATWORKS / LANDMARK software. Participates in the design, planning and execution of geological surveys  in  order  to  gather  data  for  analysis  in  determining  exploration  prospects. Participates in and supervises site activities including those of contractors in order to ensure compliance with collection protocols and integrity of geological data collected. Provides input for the development of annual plans and budgets in to ensure provision has been made for intended activities Ensures strict compliance with all approved HSE procedures and practices in order to afford protection to life, property and the environment. Provides disciple – specific technical advice, guidance and problem resolution capability in order to meet  acquisition/processing  issues  and  support  and  or/complement  colleagues contributions. Prepares regular activity reports in order to provide management with real- time information on work progress. contribute in identifying and evaluates leads and prospects targets. contribute in Preparing wells correlation and volumetric calculations for prospects evaluation.

Evaluates core and log data to support reservoir geological studies. Coordinates well plan, logging sequence and contributions to operations decisions.

Contribute in Preparing and presenting drilling prospects to the management for approval.

Provides data analysis, operational support and daily geological reports during drilling. Contribute in Generating well proposals, well completions and evaluation reports. Ensures production delivery through exploration / development prospects within the bounds of HSE.

Recognizes the inherent uncertainty and risk in the appraisal and development operations assist  in  the development  of risk  appraisal  strategies  Maintains  and  exhibits  excellent working relationships with all Company staff.

 

Jan. 2001  –  Feb. 2001 (Short Term Contract) : Operations Geologist (Consultant) Geosteering

DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY Ltd. - TANZANIA.

New field in south east TANZANIA Dec.1998  –  Jan.2001 :

Exploration geologist (Section head)

Belayim Petroleum Company (PETROBEL) ENI JV. – Egypt

Nationality : Egypt


Residential country : united arab emirates


Date of birth : 01-01-1970

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Language:


Language Known

English

Skills

    AREAS OF EXPERTISE

     

    Prospect Generation. Wells Planning. Development Geology. Operations Geology. Wellsite Geology. Geosteering

     

    PROFFISIONAL SUMMARY

     

    An Operations Geology Adviser with over 29 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas industry in

    Middle East, North Africa & Central Africa.

    Has  extensive  experience  working  with  Geolog,  Wireline,  LWD/MWD,  RFT/XPT/MDT, SWC, Coring, Advanced gas analysis, Clastic plays, Carbonate plays, Salt seals, conventional and un-conventional reservoirs, Offshore operations, Horizontal Drilling, Formation pressure evaluation,   HP/HT,   Geosteering,   Remote   monitoring,   Onshore   operations,   Wireline supervision, Handling kicks, Tendering, Well planning, Writing Geological Well Programmes, Operating as the Duty Geologist, Log interpretation, Delivering Presentations, Data analysis & finalization,  EOW  reporting  ,  Log  QC,  H2S  Awareness,  Weekly  reporting,  Development Wells, Production Wells, Appraisal Wells, Exploration Wells, Jack Up Rigs, Platform Drilling, Water Injection Wells, Pilot Wells and excellent presentation skills.

    Also has considerable experience working with Gravitas, Winlog for Gravitas, Interactive Petrophysics, Petrel, Openworks, Mixed reservoirs, Deep water drilling, Budget planning & cost estimation, Legal & contractual responsibilities, Swamp Barge Drilling.

     

Education

1989

B. Applied Sc from Ain Shams University University

Egypt

Career

04/2018 - /

Position: Operations Geology Adviser

Employer: Reputed Company

Country: Egypt

09/2015 - 04/2018

Position: Chief Operating Officer COO

Employer: GNOG Petroleum Services & Projects Management

Country: Egypt

08/2012 - 09/2015

Position: Senior Operations Geologist

Employer: PetroChad (Mangara) LTD. / Caracal Energy

Country: Chad

05/2008 - 08/2012

Position: Head of Technical Services Section

Employer: ADWEA / ADSS

Country: United Arab Emirates

05/2007 - 05/2008

Position: Senior Staff Geologist

Employer: Melrose Resources Petroleum Company

Country: Egypt

07/2005 - 05/2007

Position: Senior Operations Geologist ? Geo-steering

Employer: RasGas Company Limited

Country: Qatar

10/2004 - 07/2005

Position: Senior Staff Geologist

Employer: Merlon Petroleum Company

Country: Egypt

11/2002 - 10/2004

Position: Operations Geologist ? Geo-steering

Employer: ZADCO

Country: United Arab Emirates

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