Rafael Zapata

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Reservoir, Production and Petroleum Engineering Advisor @ The Information Store
Houston, TX, US
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Bilingual Petroleum Engineer with combined expertise within Reservoir, Production & Petroleum Engineering. Proven experience at delivering field studies on conventional/unconventional resources. Performed field/reservoir surveillance plans, identified bottlenecks, evaluated/quantified volumetrics a/o reserves of potential producing formations, conducted production forecasting/allocation of production and history matching on a weekly/monthly basis as a decision tool, and established strategies that allowed substantial improvement of production over 25% and increment of the Recovery Factor on several projects. Excel at handling/monitoring/evaluating dynamic flow model data in the areas of Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA), Rate Transient Analysis (RTA), Formation Evaluation, Well Performance, Material Balance, Production Forecasting, Decline Curve Analysis (DCA), Monitoring of Reservoirs, Numerical Simulation, MR-PLT Planning/Interpretation, Well Productivity, Gas-lift System evaluation, and Damage Assessment. Ran training workshops in some of those areas using the Kappa suite.Heavily experienced with very detailed exposure to Dynamic Reservoir Characterization of (Onshore or Offshore-Shallow waters) clastic/carbonate producing formations of Gas, Gas condensate, Volatile, Heavy, and/or Extra-heavy oil. Skilled at performing Well Test (WT) design, planning, leading, coordination, and execution carried out at the various stages of field development such as exploration, appraisal, development, and production. Proud to possess a sound knowledge on HSE, EOR, SAGD, Economics, and Geosciences/Geological Environments, and also on Production, Logging, Drilling & Completion Operations. Successful at developing perforation design and efficiency analysis and at delivering QA/QC & validation of data. Willing to travel domestically and internationally to various field locations if required.Some Other Specialties: •Business Development

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The Information Store

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Reservoir, Production and Petroleum Engineering Advisor
Houston, TX, US
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Rafael Zapata Work Experience Details
  • The Information Store
    Reservoir, Production And Petroleum Engineering Advisor
    The Information Store
    Houston, Tx, Us
  • The Information Store
    Reservoir, Production & Petroleum Engineering Advisor
    The Information Store Jun 2014 - Present
    Houston, Texas Area
    •Delivered field studies on several conventional/unconventional projects of Pemex that derived in the production optimization over 30% for the Nejo & Miquetla fields described below.•Nejo Field (415+ wells producing gas/condensate/volatile oil): defined a Dynamic Flow model & depicted a hypothetical Formation Pressure Profile of the different blocks/paying zones using a non-conventional way. Identified/quantified reserves of potential up hole/downhole producing layers.•Miquetla Field (122+ wells producing gas/black oil): identified some bottlenecks & established strategies with the aim of optimizing production & increasing the Recovery Factor of the field.•Pimienta Shale (unconventional resources): defined the best practices to be applied on the drilling/completion of wells on some hot spot areas based in the Prospectivity Evaluation made up from available seismic/core analysis/well log data. It was considering key factors like Reservoir Quality/Completion Quality/Operation Efficiency to optimize productivity of wells, and using some drilling/completion process, production profiles & performance (IP/EUR), and assessment of Economics coming from several analog wells located in the Eagle Ford/Bakken/Niobrara/others US Shale Plays.•Ayin Field (GOM offshore field with 5 wells producing from clastic/carbonate): worked on the identification of the driving mechanisms of producing layers by mean of Material Balance assessment & further generation of a Dynamic Flow model of the field. Despite of some challenges regarding behavior of clastic/carbonate formations and presence of water, formulated a development plan of the potential zones. Generated a reservoir optimization strategy supported with a continuous reservoir monitoring in order to get the most of production from the identified pay zones.•Handled/evaluated dynamic data in the areas of Well Performance/Production Analysis/Material Balance/Production Forecasting/DCA Analysis/Well Productivity/& Damage Assessment.
  • Independent Consultant
    Independent Consultant, And Student At Rice University And Hcc College
    Independent Consultant Mar 2010 - Jun 2014
    Houston, Texas Area
    •Ryder Scott: worked in a short project on evaluation of reserves using the software Aries and MS-Excel/Access in Houston in November 2013. It was regarding several horizontal wells, which belong to the PEMEX Chicontepec field.•Provided technical assistance on the design and execution of some interference tests with the aim of defining the development plan of an onshore field in South America.•Developed a Project in Reservoir Surveillance Engineering, which included Planning, QA/QC, Acquisition/Evaluation of PT & MR-PLT jobs, Damage Assessment-Case Study: Multi-Rate Test Analysis & Evaluation of Partial Penetration Effects and the Business Impact of some facts associated with Partial Penetration.•HCC College: Performed a Completion & Workover Project on an offshore GOM O&G well. It covered some Federal & State Regulations regarding HSE issues, revision of several kinds of Workover Operations and Equipments/Tools to be used, Sand Production & Remediation, revision of History of many neighboring wells, Reservoir Geology, Evaluation of three different Producing Intervals, Design & Implementation of an Artificial Gas-Lift Method based on the Sensitivity Analysis to several key factors such as: Reservoir Pressure/Reservoir Permeability/Injection Pres./Injection Rate/Water Cut/Tubing ID.
  • Kappa Engineering
    Reservoir Engineering / Petroleum Eng. Advisor In Houston (Usa), Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Etc.
    Kappa Engineering Jun 2002 - Mar 2010
    Houston (Texas), Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Latin America
    •For many clients in Latin America, handled and evaluated dynamic data in the areas of Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA), Rate Transient Analysis (RTA), Well Performance (Nodal Analysis-inflow/outflow curves), Production Analysis (PA), Material Balance, Production Forecasting, Decline Curve Analysis (DCA), Monitoring of Reservoirs, Numerical Simulation, MR-PLT Planning/Interpretation, Well Productivity, and Damage Assessment. •Ran training workshops in those areas using the Kappa suite (Saphir, Topaze, Diamant, Rubis, Emeraude, Amethyste). Based on the identification and diagnosis of specific problems, submitted recommendations, which resulted in the optimization of the Oil &Gas production over 30%, the improvement of the well productivity, and development of history matching and production forecasting on a weekly or monthly basis as a decision tool. Awarded by PDVSA with a certificate as “Instructor for PTA & PLI Technology Days” during one of these workshops. •Initiated, led, and developed corporate contracts for Kappa in Latin America. Secured long-term contracts with PEMEX in Mexico, PDVSA in Venezuela, and ECOPETROL in Colombia. Consistently surpassed annual goals/performance objectives.
  • Kappa Engineering
    Reservoir Engineering Advisor On Total-Indonesia Technical Assistance Contract (Offshore Tunu Field)
    Kappa Engineering 2001 - 2002
    Balikpapan, Indonesia
    Reservoir Engineering Advisor on the TOTAL-Indonesia Technical Assistance Contract (Offshore Tunu field)•Performed reservoir surveillance plans within a multidisciplinary field study team on the TOTAL-Indonesia Technical Assistance Contract, including: planning, QAQC, and acquisition/evaluation of PT & MR-PLT jobs, and conducting material balance, well performance optimization studies, well productivity analysis, and dynamic reservoir characterization, and extending results into the larger reservoir simulation model. The execution of these studies allowed a substantial increase of production 25 to 30%, by the addition of new producing zones, and the identification of some problems, which were properly resolved. Identified/evaluated reserves, performed allocation of production and production forecasting.•Besides the Tunu (gas + condensate) field that is operated by TOTAL in Indonesia, I was involved in some kind of studies and evaluations regarding the Tambora (oil + gas), Handil (oil), Bekapai (oil), and Peciko (gas + condensate) fields in Indonesia.
  • Schlumberger
    Petroleum / Production Engineering Advisor
    Schlumberger Oct 1999 - Aug 2001
    Maturin, Monagas State, Venezuela
    Schlumberger (Geoservices) - VenezuelaPetroleum / Production Engineering Advisor•Provided evaluation of PLT and PTA jobs, ran well performance optimization studies, and well productivity analysis, and supervised well testing services in the east of Venezuela. Income was enlarged in excess of 50%.
  • Expro
    Petroleum / Production Engineering Advisor
    Expro Mar 1999 - Sep 1999
    Maturin, Monagas State, And Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela
    Expro-VenezuelaPetroleum / Production Engineering Advisor•Provided evaluation of PLT´s and PTA jobs, and on Well Testing for Expro in the west and east of Venezuela.•Advised new business and generated new development deals for the Well Testing services of Expro in the west of Venezuela.
  • Schlumberger
    Reservoir Engineer For Venezuela East District
    Schlumberger Jun 1997 - Dec 1998
    Anaco, Anzoategui State, Venezuela
    Schlumberger Venezuela (VTT), Testing ServiceReservoir Engineer for Venezuela East District•Developed technical and educational support regarding pressure and production services to the clients. The use of new techniques and tools enlarged the identification and quantification of new producing zones.•Doubled the base of activities and generated successful results when designed, evaluated, interpreted and coordinated pressure-production tests (including DST´s), and ran well performance optimization studies, and well productivity analysis.•Planned special tests as per objectives, and monitored test duration/validation of pressure-production data accordingly.•Interpreted formation tests (MDT´s) and production logs (PLT´s). Evaluated phases of perforating jobs.
  • Schlumberger
    Reservoir And Production Engineer For Venezuela And Colombia
    Schlumberger Nov 1992 - May 1997
    Bogota, Colombia, And Maturin, Monagas State, Venezuela
    Schlumberger (Geoservices) - Venezuela & Colombia, Production DepartmentReservoir and Production Engineer for Venezuela and Colombia•Generated successful results when coordinated, led, executed, evaluated, and interpreted pressure-production tests (including EPF facilities and DST´s in exploratory & appraisal wells) under extremely hard safety conditions in the fields (Cusiana, Buenos Aires, Florena, Vulcanera, and Cupiagua) that BP had in Colombia. •Worked under the high standards and exigencies that are handled and implemented in all the activities, operations, evaluations and assessments achieved in the BP fields worldwide.•Managed temporarily (over six months) the Venezuela East District Production Department resulting in coordinated preparation and planning of activities, improved the maintenance process of tools and equipment, and more efficient and productive use of staff hours.•Played a leadership role by taking the initiative to create new markets through a commitment of providing high-quality services and better technical support to customers, making emphasis on team development, group presentations, and meetings with clients to know their objectives, plans, and projects.•Prepared special tests and developed and coordinated Production Operations according to test objectives, which evolved into successful results by boosting revenue more than 100%. •Ran well performance optimization studies & well productivity analysis that allowed production was increased over 25 %.
  • Halliburton
    Reservoir And Production Engineer For Colombia
    Halliburton May 1991 - Sep 1992
    Bogota, Colombia
    Halliburton Reservoir Services de Colombia, HRS, Production ServicesReservoir and Production Engineer for Colombia•Delivered technical and educational support in the areas of pressure and production services.•Developed design, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of multi-rate tests (including DST´s).•Performed monitoring and validation of pressure data measured with electronic sensors or with acoustic systems, and conducted programming and maintenance of electronic recorders of P&T (HMR, QR2, etc.).
  • Schlumberger
    Reservoir And Production Engineer For Colombia
    Schlumberger Sep 1988 - Feb 1991
    Bogota, Colombia
    Schlumberger Surenco de Colombia, COJ, and TestingReservoir and Production Engineer for Colombia•Formulated special tests according to objectives, and interpreted formation tests (RFT´s) and production logs (PLT´s). In addition, designed and evaluated phases of perforating jobs.•Provided technical and educational support in the areas of pressure and production services.•Ran simulation, design, analysis, evaluation, and coordination of tests in exploration, appraisal, and development wells.
  • Bakerhughes
    Drilling Data Analyst For Colombia
    Bakerhughes Sep 1987 - Aug 1988
    Bogota, Colombia
    Hughes Tool Co. S.A., ColombiaDrilling Data Analyst for Colombia•Bits data analysis and Hydraulic evaluation, and design of drilling jobs according to the record of bits that had been used in different areas of interest in Colombia. It was while I was preparing my Thesis.

Rafael Zapata Skills

Petroleum Engineering Petroleum Reservoir Engineering Reservoir Management Gas Reservoir Simulation Well Testing Upstream Drilling Field Development Formation Evaluation Oil And Gas Industry Pressure Reserves Completion Petroleum Geology Eor Oilfield Production Engineering Drilling Engineering Geology Pressure Transient Analysis Petroleum Economics Logging Natural Gas Directional Drilling Fluids Product Optimization Characterization Wireline Petrophysics Completions Stimulation Petrel Production Planning Well Testing Operations Production Log Or Mr Plt Planning/interpretation Dynamic Reservoir Characterization Numerical Reservoir Simulation Business Development And Marketing Field Production Nodal Analysis Reservoir Evaluation

Rafael Zapata Education Details

  • Universidad De America
    Universidad De America
    Petroleum Engineering
  • Universidad De America
    Universidad De America
    Petroleum Engineering
  • Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose De Caldas
    Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose De Caldas
    Chemistry
  • Rice University
    Diploma Of Proficiency In English As A Second Language (Esl), Level Advanced

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