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Khalid Saqr

Khalid Saqr

Abu Dhabi

Summary

An experienced Geologist with a master’s degree in Geophysics/B.Sc. Geology and registered for a Ph.D., backed by PMP & RMP, Six Sigma Blackbelt, Digital transformation, Digital twins, Reservoir Geomechanics certifications, I bring 27 years of diversified work experience across various countries. My career highlights include exceeding exploration targets, contributing to major gas discoveries in UAE from 2020 to 2023, and successful collaboration with different operators and service providers. Skilled in both onsite and office tasks, I have demonstrated strong data analysis including FEED, team performance, and operation management capabilities. As a Performance Development Coordinator for a 200-member team, I have leveraged my expertise in digitization, IoT, and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) to foster organizational growth. Specialized in geological analyses, drilling optimization, risk management, and reservoir characterization, my practice includes geochemical fingerprinting of reservoirs, reservoir geomechanics analysis, and advanced calculations for mud window and stress evaluation. Proficiency in Seismic, LWD, and Wireline techniques, as well as standard and advanced methods such as Depth equivalent, Ratio method, Rock drillable (D Exponent), and Effective stress (Sigma), underlines my integrated approach to geology. My hands-on involvement throughout the entire well life cycle and commitment to industry best practices make me a well-rounded professional in the geological field.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Exploration Operation/ Wellsite Geologist

OQ Oman Company
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Managed and analyzed the entire lifecycle of the well, from planning to completion
  • Provided technical support to the drilling team, including mud logging, LWD, Wireline log analyses, and real-time data interpretation
  • Identified and mitigated risks, optimized drilling operations to achieve optimal production rates while minimizing costs
  • Ensured the safety and efficiency of the drilling process and exploration

Senior Exploration Operation/ Wellsite Geologist

ENI Abu Dhabi B.V. Company
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Managed and analyzed the entire lifecycle of the well, from planning to completion
  • Provided technical support to the drilling team, including mud logging, LWD, Wireline log analyses, and real-time data interpretation
  • Identified and mitigated risks, optimized drilling operations to achieve optimal production rates while minimizing costs
  • Ensured the safety and efficiency of the drilling process and exploration
  • Projects: Mega projects in Offshore Abu Dhabi and RAK including Concession Exploration Block 2 Offshore Abu Dhabi UAE and Concession Offshore Block A Ras Al Khaimah
  • Deep HPHT
  • Achievements: Discovery of 3 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of raw gas in both shallower and deeper zones in Abu Dhabi

Senior Exploration Wellsite/Operation Geologist

Halliburton
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Played a key role in understanding main exploration and development targets, including both conventional and unconventional petroleum systems
  • Utilized stratigraphic and geophysical data analyses with Mudlogging, LWD, and Wireline logging
  • Ensured safe and efficient operation throughout the exploration and development process
  • Witness and follow Geosteering intervals
  • Clients: Dubai Petroleum Onshore, ADNOC Onshore Abu Dhabi, Alyasat Offshore
  • Achievements: Discoveries including 650 million barrels of oil (Bu Hasa), 50 million barrels (Al Dhafra Concession), and Ghantoot Biogenic gas

Reservoir Geosteering Geologist/Senior Well Site Geologist

Halliburton
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Exploration and Development Planning: Collaborated on exploration and development targets, analyzing geological and geophysical data
  • Geo-Steering and Reservoir Optimization: Directed the geo-steering of horizontal wells, increasing reservoir exposure up to 98% and minimizing faults and losses
  • Seismic Analysis: Participated in meetings to analyze regional geology, structural settings, and seismic patterns
  • Stakeholder Communication: Worked with various teams to align project goals and ensure effective execution
  • Risk Management: Identified and mitigated potential drilling risks to ensure project safety and well integrity
  • Reporting and Documentation: Contributed to final project and well reports, including recommendations and lessons learned
  • Client: Occidental of Oman, Northern of Oman mega project in Safa, Wadi Latham, Blocks 9, 53, 30
  • Achievements: Increased reservoir exposure from 19-34% to 73%, with a maximum of 98%

Operation Manager SDL

Halliburton
01.2013 - 11.2013
  • Team Management: Oversaw and managed day-to-day operations, including the hiring process, personnel training, and coordination of various team functions
  • Technical Support: Provided specialized technical support for SDL output exploration geology and formation evaluation
  • Scope of Work Improvement: Analyzed critical project metrics such as throughput cost variance, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
  • Client: Qatar Upstream offshore Project
  • Achievements: Achieved 36% NP, 42% forecast, extended project continuation

Performance Development Coordinator (PDC)

Halliburton
03.2008 - 11.2011
  • Provided technical support for over 200 engineers
  • Created and implemented a proactive database, leading to a significant reduction in client problems from 45% to 5%
  • Leveraged the database to institute quality control measures, enhance technical support, and enable effective use of data analysis
  • Support Drilling optimization team/ trouble shooting and performed as an instructor
  • Achievements: Increased client satisfaction through the offering of high-tech services
  • Extended contracts for three years
  • Achieved a net profit increase from 22% to 36% with an expanded job scope

Drilling Optimization Engineer

Halliburton
03.2006 - 02.2008
  • Within responsibility for enhancing drilling efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness, including Analyzing drilling Data, developing optimization strategies and working with multidisciplinary teams to align optimization efforts with project goals
  • Continuous Improvement and lead to optimize the cost and time from 13-22%
  • Musallam Field and Mukhazna field represent Drilling optimization
  • Clients: PDO/Shell of Oman, BP

Senior Well Site Geologist

Halliburton
06.2000 - 02.2006
  • Assessed the feasibility of drilling both HPHT (high-pressure high temperature) and horizontal wells
  • Monitored and verified the geological, geophysical, drilling, and well integrity operations during the exploration and development process
  • Characterized the reservoir and conducted studies on geological stratigraphy
  • Conducted geophysical and petrophysical analyses using LWD (logging while drilling) and Wireline tools
  • Ensured safety and efficiency in operations, meeting the required technical specifications
  • Client: PDO/Shell of Oman
  • North, Central & South of Oman: Deep HPHT and directional/Geo-steered wells in different fields
  • Great Birba cluster Fields represent deep HPHT wells

Pore Pressure Engineer

Halliburton
05.2001 - 07.2001
  • Ensured adherence to planned well integrity and risk management protocols
  • Performed drilling operations against downhole hazards
  • Managed control of pressurized zones, H2S, and kick tolerance
  • Implemented safety measures to protect the nearby city (Qatif) from potential risks
  • Client: Aramco, Saudi Arabia

Pore Pressure Engineer

Beijing Geology Technology
01.1999 - 06.2000
  • Executed drilling of planned wells according to estimated pore pressure
  • Maintained safety and integrity throughout the drilling process
  • Client: GPC/Scimitar

Data Engineer

Halliburton
01.1996 - 12.1998
  • Monitor and evaluate safety against down hole hazards conditions, Data acquisition and reservoir hydrocarbon evaluation
  • Implemented safety measures to guard against downhole hazards
  • Contributed to formation evaluation
  • Client: Qarun/Apache, Egypt

Logging Geologist

Sperry Sun
01.1993 - 12.1995
  • Monitored and collected data for stratigraphic and reservoir evaluation
  • Client: Petrobel Egypt

Education

Master's of Geophysics - Basin analysis, reservoir evaluation, field development, well placement, and management, specifically related to well logging and seismic data analyses in the October Oil Field in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt.

Tanta University
01.2017 - 1 2020

Bachelor’s degree in special Geology - GEOPHYSX0001: Reservoir Geomechanics.

Tanta University

Ph.D. in Basin Modeling and Reservoir Evaluation - undefined

Tanta University

PMI-PMP (Project Management Professional) - undefined

Project Management Institute
11.2021 - 4 2022

PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional) - undefined

Project Management Institute
02.2021 - 8 2022

Professional Credential Digital Transformation - undefined

University of South Australia

Becoming a Product Manager: A Complete Guide - undefined

IIBA

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) - undefined

IIBA

The Future of Performance Management - undefined

Project Management Institute

Operational Excellence - undefined

Project Management Institute

Quality Management for Operation Excellence - undefined

Timeline

Senior Exploration Operation/ Wellsite Geologist

OQ Oman Company
01.2024 - 01.2025

PMI-PMP (Project Management Professional) - undefined

Project Management Institute
11.2021 - 4 2022

PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional) - undefined

Project Management Institute
02.2021 - 8 2022

Senior Exploration Operation/ Wellsite Geologist

ENI Abu Dhabi B.V. Company
01.2021 - 01.2024

Senior Exploration Wellsite/Operation Geologist

Halliburton
01.2019 - 01.2021

Master's of Geophysics - Basin analysis, reservoir evaluation, field development, well placement, and management, specifically related to well logging and seismic data analyses in the October Oil Field in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt.

Tanta University
01.2017 - 1 2020

Operation Manager SDL

Halliburton
01.2013 - 11.2013

Reservoir Geosteering Geologist/Senior Well Site Geologist

Halliburton
01.2011 - 01.2018

Performance Development Coordinator (PDC)

Halliburton
03.2008 - 11.2011

Drilling Optimization Engineer

Halliburton
03.2006 - 02.2008

Pore Pressure Engineer

Halliburton
05.2001 - 07.2001

Senior Well Site Geologist

Halliburton
06.2000 - 02.2006

Pore Pressure Engineer

Beijing Geology Technology
01.1999 - 06.2000

Data Engineer

Halliburton
01.1996 - 12.1998

Logging Geologist

Sperry Sun
01.1993 - 12.1995

Bachelor’s degree in special Geology - GEOPHYSX0001: Reservoir Geomechanics.

Tanta University

Ph.D. in Basin Modeling and Reservoir Evaluation - undefined

Tanta University

Professional Credential Digital Transformation - undefined

University of South Australia

Becoming a Product Manager: A Complete Guide - undefined

IIBA

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) - undefined

IIBA

The Future of Performance Management - undefined

Project Management Institute

Operational Excellence - undefined

Project Management Institute

Quality Management for Operation Excellence - undefined

Khalid Saqr