Hi, I’m
Waqar Majeed Ghouri
Karachi
Summary
Experienced & Self Motivated Geoscience leader with over 19 years of expertise in Reservoir Management, Exploration, and Field Development. Successfully revitalized mature fields, increasing production significantly from 100 bbl/day to over 1000 bbl/day through innovative seismic interpretation, targeted infill and attic well drilling, and advanced reservoir simulations. Delivered approximately 10 wells annually while effectively managing complex reservoir heterogeneity, compartmentalization, and isolated facies. Proven ability to discover and develop shallow reservoirs and down-thrown fault block prospects, consistently driving profitable outcomes and strategic growth.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
United Energy Pakistan Ltd.
Senior Manager Geosciences
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Lead multidisciplinary teams for reservoir development & exploitation projects, and strategic field development for mature fields
- Increased production from mature fields (100 bbl/day to >1000 bbl/day) through targeted drilling and reservoir optimization in mature and newly discovered fields
- Successfully discovered and developed shallow Khadro Sands reservoirs and down-thrown fault block prospects
- Delivered approximately 8 wells per year in challenging reservoir conditions
- Ensured compliance, timely project execution, and effective stakeholder communication
- Ensuring resource & reserves estimations compliance with international standards and providing detailed reports to stakeholders.
United Energy Pakistan Ltd.
Manager Geosciences
04.2022 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Ensure safe & optimum Sub Surface Wells delivery thorough coordination with D&C / Operations Geology to advise tools and software choices for geological data acquisition/processing
- Managed comprehensive reservoir evaluation and drilling optimization for mature fields.
- Integrate geosciences Input with subsurface disciplines in achieving business objectives
- Predrill-Pore Pressure estimation using seismic velocity data and recommend mud weights for well planning
- Lead multidisciplinary teams in reservoir characterization, seismic interpretation, and reservoir modelling using Petrel / Decision Space Geoscience for Geophysical & Geological evaluation.
United Energy Pakistan, Ltd.
Lead Geoscientist
04.2020 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Mature drilling opportunity hopper by reviewing and high grading candidates to add in rig plan & ensure all activities are met required standard for UEG & JVP approvals and ensure timely delivery within budget
- Lead generation/evaluation of development wells project and ensure strong proposals for the ranking of new well opportunities, recommendations of drillable locations
- Led technical evaluations for exploration and development projects.
- Provided technical oversight in seismic interpretation, structural analysis, and reservoir modeling.
- Mentored junior geoscientists, enhancing team competencies and productivity.
United Energy Pakistan Ltd.
Team Leader Geosciences
06.2014 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Directed comprehensive reservoir characterization and field development strategies, including seismic interpretation and reservoir modeling.
- Enhanced mature field recoveries and identified new oil opportunities in fields like Umar, Mazari, Bari, Mulaki, and Down Thrown Plays.
- Executed complex subsurface evaluations including pore pressure prediction, optimized drilling programs, and asset commercialization strategies.
- Managed annual budgets, stakeholder engagements, and facilitated joint venture collaborations.
- Suggests logging and coring programs for new wells and analyze raw data from open-hole logs to identify zone of interest for hydrocarbon pore volumes investigation and incorporate in volumetric reserves estimation and subsurface uncertainty & risk assessment.
- Generate CRS and CCRS maps (from core & wireline log-based Facies logs to evaluate reservoir-seal GDE maps).
- Prepare presentations / technical workshop material and present the technical work done for projects to peers, management and JV partners. Additionally, prepare well SoR, AFEs etc.
United Energy Pakistan Ltd.
Senior Reservoir Geologist
04.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Managed infill drilling programs and reservoir studies to maximize production
- Developed effective drilling proposals, structural and stratigraphic analyses, and volumetric assessments
- Provided mentorship, training, and technical guidance to junior staff
- Coordinate with other disciplines like D&C and Base Management for getting the required inputs / feedback in timely manner.
- Review formation evaluation data acquired while drilling operations, coordinate and share timely geological knowledge to meet optimum well drilling objectives
New Horizon Exploration & Production Ltd.
Exploration Geologist
10.2010 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Handled exploration and development evaluations, incorporating integrated geological and geophysical analysis
- Performed comprehensive seismic interpretation, geological modeling, and reservoir assessment
- Managed geological operations ensuring effective drilling outcomes and regulatory compliance
- Verification of seismic mapping based on available geological data, generating isopach and isoporosity maps, estimation of parameters for volumetrics, risking, well prognosis, correlate well tops, generating structural and stratigraphic correlations, generating Allan diagrams etc.
- Carrying out petrophysical analysis through interpretation of open hole well logs (Formation water resistivity, Total/Effective porosity, Hydrocarbon saturation, Net pay) by using Techlog.
- Generate Net Pay maps, conduct volumetric reserves estimation/risk assessment and post well review to figure out remaining hydrocarbon potential and cause of failure.
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Conducting well correlation utilizing the nearby well data to produce stratigraphic models by using Petrel.
BP Exploration & Production, Inc.
Operations Geologist
01.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Managed geological operations and formation evaluations, enhancing operational accuracy,job execution, evaluation of subsurface geological information and integration with offset well data before drilling.
- Identify lithostratigraphic formation boundaries, casing setting depths, coring points as well as responsible to implement the decisions about suspending or continuing drilling in coordination with the exploration team.
- Supervise Wireline /MDT operations, picked formation tops through well log correlation and provide support on quick look log interpretation.
- Ensure quality of real time data acquisition for well control and timely communicate Geological/NDS (No Drilling Surprises) information.
OGDCL
Assistant Geologist & Trainee Geologist
01.2006 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Gained extensive experience in geological well-site supervision and reservoir evaluation
- Ensures execution of geological/reservoir work requirements while drilling, and fully implementations of well programs, acting in fact, as a representative of the exploration team.
- Responsible for analyze/describe and evaluate formations while drilling through flush cuttings, gas/chromatography and Wireline data as well as compare data gathered during drilling with predictions made at exploration stage.
- Detailed prospect assessment using multidisciplinary geological and geophysical data.
- Computation of Gross/Net Rock Volumes and reserves estimation.
- Generate Isopach/Net-pay maps, Structural cross sections/ Geo-seismic sections, Stratigraphic correlations, and Fault plane Diagrams.
- 2D Seismic interpretation & creation of Time/Depth contour maps.
Sperry Drilling, Halliburton
Mud Logging Engineer
01.2006 - 12.2006
Job overview
- Developed foundational skills in geological data acquisition and drilling operations
- Geological/Drilling data acquisition & interpretation. Monitoring of drilling operations, hydrocarbon shows & gas chromatography.
- Preparation of drilling / geological logs and well reports.
- Help and assist Wellsite geologist in formation evaluation and technical data reporting.
Techno-Consult International
Material Technician
01.2005 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Acquired knowledge in material assessment and quality control
- Guide & Support different site supervisory team during construction period on all material related matters on the contract.
- Review contractor’s material testing methods to ensure they confirm to the
specification. - Review the contractor’s material sources & check the suitability of proprietary.
material.
Education
University of KarachiKarachi, Pakistan
Master of Science from Geology
01.2003
University of KarachiKarachi, Pakistan
Bachelor of Science from Geology
01.2002
Skills
- Reservoir Management
- Multidisciplinary Leadership
- Strategic Field Development
- Mature Field Revitalization
- Seismic Interpretation & Reservoir Characterization
- Drilling Optimization (Attic & Infill Wells)
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Stakeholder & JV Management
- Advanced Software (Petrel, RMS, Techlog, DSP & DSG)
- HSE & Compliance Leadership
Accomplishments
Successfully identified and developed bypased hydrocarbon potentials in mature assets, such as Umar, Mazari, Bari, Mulaki, and Down Thrown Plays, significantly extending their productive life and economic viability. My initiatives in adopting cutting-edge AI-driven reservoir modeling techniques led to substantial improvements in production forecasting accuracy and resource optimization. Additionally, my leadership in cross-departmental integration workshops effectively streamlined internal workflows and significantly improved the efficiency and accuracy of well planning and delivery processes. These initiatives have consistently translated into reduced operational risks and enhanced stakeholder confidence, reflecting my capability to lead strategic reservoir management initiatives effectively.
Affiliations
- American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
- Pakistan Association of Petroleum Geoscientists (PAPG)
Company
Sub Surface UEPL
Personal Information
Title: Senior Manager Geosciences
Professional Trainings And Certifications
- Applied Sequence Stratigraphy, Fluvial, and Shallow Marine Reservoirs
- Water Flood Management (Schlumberger)
- Schlumberger Techlog (Petrophysical Analysis)
- Reservoir Fluid Properties & Reserves Determination
- Fundamental Seismic Interpretation & Subsurface Mapping
Publications
- Improved Oil Recovery through Effective Management of Dumpflood Water Injection, ATC, Islamabad, 2015
- Structural Geometry and Tectonic Evolution of Cape Monze–Sonari Area, ATC, Islamabad, 2011
AI Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is a personal hobby, and exploring innovative AI applications is a constant source of inspiration and motivation for me. Simplification and automation is the key requirement to improve efficiency in day to day activity.
Timeline
Senior Manager Geosciences
United Energy Pakistan Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
Manager Geosciences
United Energy Pakistan Ltd.
04.2022 - 04.2024
Lead Geoscientist
United Energy Pakistan, Ltd.
04.2020 - 04.2022
Team Leader Geosciences
United Energy Pakistan Ltd.
06.2014 - 03.2020
Senior Reservoir Geologist
United Energy Pakistan Ltd.
04.2013 - 06.2014
Exploration Geologist
New Horizon Exploration & Production Ltd.
10.2010 - 04.2013
Operations Geologist
BP Exploration & Production, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2010
Assistant Geologist & Trainee Geologist
OGDCL
01.2006 - 01.2009
Mud Logging Engineer
Sperry Drilling, Halliburton
01.2006 - 12.2006
Material Technician
Techno-Consult International
01.2005 - 01.2006
University of Karachi
Master of Science from Geology
University of Karachi
Bachelor of Science from Geology
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