Helen Orobevwe
Reservoir Engineer | Reservoir Performance | Simulation | Forecasting | Reserves
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Results-driven Reservoir Engineer with an M.Eng. (Distinction) in Reservoir Engineering and extensive experience in reservoir performance analysis, dynamic simulation, production forecasting, reserves/resource estimation, material balance, decline curve analysis, reservoir surveillance and Field Development Planning within the Nigerian oil and gas industry. Experienced in integrating pressure and production data, evaluating development concepts, quantifying uncertainty and providing data-driven recommendations for reservoir management and recovery optimisation. Proficient in PETREL, ECLIPSE, MBAL, PROSPER, SAPHIR and integrated reservoir engineering workflows, with strong multidisciplinary reporting, data quality and technical decision-support capabilities.
Experience
Reservoir Engineer - LASER ENGINEERING AND RESOURCES CONSULTANTS LIMITED
(2024-09)
- Develop, update and maintain dynamic reservoir simulation models to evaluate reservoir performance, test development concepts and support Field Development Planning.
- Perform history matching using production and pressure data to improve reservoir understanding and forecast reliability.
- Continuously analyse reservoir performance through surveillance, material balance and decline curve analysis to identify production trends, optimisation opportunities and areas requiring further investigation.
- Generate production forecasts and conduct sensitivity studies to evaluate development scenarios, reservoir response and key uncertainties for decision support.
- Support hydrocarbons-in-place and reserves estimation using volumetric methods, MBAL and reservoir simulation in accordance with industry standards.
- Provide Reservoir Engineering input to Field Development Planning studies, including concept screening, well placement evaluation and development strategy optimisation.
- Perform probabilistic production forecasting and uncertainty analysis using P10, P50 and P90 cases to support investment and development decisions.
- Conduct well performance analysis using PROSPER to identify production enhancement and optimisation opportunities.
- Collaborate with Geoscience, Wells, Production, Facilities and Operations teams to deliver integrated subsurface studies and reservoir management recommendations.
- Prepare and quality-check technical reports, reservoir studies, reserves documentation, forecasts and presentations for management and technical reviews.
- Ensure quality assurance of reservoir and production datasets, supporting reliable analysis and maintaining engineering and HSE standards.
Petroleum Engineer - TECHOASIS SOLUTIONS LTD
(2018-01 - 2024-06)
- Supported reservoir engineering studies, hydrocarbon resource management and integrated field development projects.
- Built and maintained reservoir models for production forecasting, reservoir performance assessment and development planning.
- Analysed production and pressure data to evaluate reservoir behaviour, identify optimisation opportunities and support surveillance activities.
- Performed material balance, decline curve analysis and reserves estimation using MBAL, volumetric methods and analogue techniques.
- Supported reservoir surveillance, production optimisation, workover planning, well intervention studies and production enhancement initiatives.
- Conducted uncertainty analysis and scenario evaluations to support technical and commercial decision making.
- Prepared production forecasts, reservoir engineering reports and technical presentations for multidisciplinary review.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary asset teams to align reservoir management objectives with operational activities.
- Maintained high-quality reservoir datasets through validation, quality control and data governance.
Project Engineer - TECHOASIS SOLUTIONS LTD
(2010-01 - 2018-01)
- Managed engineering projects from planning through execution while maintaining quality, HSE and engineering standards.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
- Supported engineering risk assessments, project scheduling, cost control and execution planning.
- Developed project management and stakeholder engagement capability applicable to integrated field development and subsurface projects.
- Ensured engineering documentation complied with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Graduate Engineer - TECHOASIS SOLUTIONS LTD
(2006-09 - 2009-12)
- Assisted senior engineers with engineering studies, project execution and operational support.
- Participated in field inspections, production data collection and engineering evaluations.
- Prepared technical reports, engineering calculations and project documentation.
- Supported multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering operational objectives.
Education
M.Eng.
- Reservoir Engineering (Distinction) - Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
Postgraduate Diploma - Applied Petroleum Geoscience (Distinction) - LASER Petroleum Geoscience Centre
B.Eng.
- Petroleum Engineering - University of Port Harcourt
Short Booster Course - Well Testing - Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Warri