Senior Development Geologist - Kapuni Onshore Gas Field
CurrentLead Geologist for a $380MM - 295Bcf EUR redevelopment project on a legacy onshore gas field with New Zealand’s largest Contingent Resource base. Focus on maintaining plant plateau of 90mmcf/day through end of license and the maturation of recoverable reserves. • Investigated and revised existing reservoir models for preliminary dynamic simulation – representing the first full-field history matched model for the asset. Gain insights on full field GIIP distribution, low-net reservoir connectivity, appraisal strategy, and support project forecasts.• Delivered full field reservoir review (400m HC column) for brown-field asset to redefine legacy reservoir opportunities (un-swept gas) and highlight upside of low net pay intervals. Reservoir characterization and facies classification utilizing a sequence strat framework for stacked fluvial through marginal marine intervals. Collaborated across subsurface disciplines (SI, RE, PP) to provide a holistic and integrated view of reservoir behaviour and improved predictability.• Developed Integrated Reservoir Modelling Strategy for subsurface team to link modelling deliverables with key project decision milestones (drilling campaign phasing / development concepts) and Hydrocarbon Maturation Plan to update Resources / Reserves classifications for underexploited reservoirs.• Redefined pay definition for fracture stimulation of upcoming 4 well drilling campaign. Integrated high resolution PEX, NMR pore distribution typing, petrography, OBMI, and PLT surveillance to increase expected completion intervals by 2x. Increased expected production rate by 7 to 9 MMscf/d, adding 10 to 15 Bscf EUR. • Integration of seismic interpretation (utilizing QI products and attribute analysis), conceptual geologic / facies models, and offset production / surveillance data to mature and rank subsurface drilling targets. Built in flexibility / optionality for drilling acceleration scenarios and well campaign outcomes.