Motaz Saeed

Experience

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  University of Khartoum

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2016

  Research Assistant

  Worked as a research assistant in a collaborative industry-academia project titled "Guar and Arabic Gum Properties Improvement for Possible Use In EOR And Sand Control In Sudanese Oil Fields":• Conducted experimental work, including measuring gel properties and rheology, as well as coreflooding experiments.• Ensured quality control of experimental work, demonstrating attention to detail and a commitment to producing reliable data.• Modelled sand consolidation and polymer flooding processes using analytical tools and CMG software, demonstrating strong technical skills and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems.• Analysed and interpreted results, drawing meaningful conclusions and contributing to the development of new insights in the field.• Prepared and presented technical reports and papers, highlighting strong communication skills and an ability to clearly and effectively convey complex information to a variety of audiences. Show less

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  SUDAPET Co. Ltd

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  Reservoir Engineer

  Worked as a reservoir engineer in two projects:- 2B Block Chemical EOR Project• Conducted extensive data collection and sorting to identify key parameters for a chemical enhanced oil recovery project in 2B Block.• Screened fields and wells to determine the most appropriate application of surfactant flooding, optimizing project outcomes.• Performed detailed economic evaluations to assess the feasibility of the project, highlighting strong analytical and financial acumen.• Conducted thorough production technology analysis on selected wells, identifying key opportunities for improvement.• Utilized CMG simulator to perform rigorous reservoir simulation and evaluate the technical aspects of the project, demonstrating technical proficiency and expertise in reservoir engineering.- Fula Full Field Review• Conducted extensive data collection and sorting to analyse key parameters related to the performance of wells in the Fula field.• Evaluated the artificial lift performance of wells to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.• Conducted detailed assessments of the sand control performance of wells, highlighting expertise in well completion design and implementation.• Developed optimization methods to improve the performance of wells, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in the field of petroleum production engineering. Show less

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  University of Khartoum

  Dec 2017 - Oct 2018

  Lecturer

  • Lectured courses in Reservoir Engineering, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), and Special Topics in Petroleum Production Engineering at the University of Khartoum, demonstrating strong pedagogical skills and subject matter expertise.• Contributed to the development of the latest petroleum engineering program syllabus according to ABET, highlighting strong administrative and leadership abilities.• Coordinated with industry partners to secure research projects, exhibiting strong industry connections and an ability to bridge academia and industry.• Supervised, mentored and advised students in the petroleum and natural gas engineering program, displaying a commitment to student success and career development. Show less

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  University of Aberdeen

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2023

  • Conducted research to model complex geochemical and physical processes involved in low salinity water flooding and low salinity polymer flooding in sandstone reservoirs.• Utilized advanced surface complexation modelling techniques and numerical simulation with CMG software suite to develop new, highly accurate models.• Developed a custom script in Python programming language to streamline input data preparation and output data analysis processes.• Created a novel workflow that provides valuable guidelines for screening appropriate sandstone reservoirs for low salinity waterflooding and low salinity polymer flooding applications in the fields of reservoir engineering and geoscience. Show less

  • Research Fellow

    Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Doctoral Researcher

    Nov 2018 - Jun 2022
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  LSU Craft & Hawkins Department of Petroleum Engineering

  Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  Research Associate 5 (Senior Postdoc)

  • Managing data collection and analysing subsurface data, identifying geological trends, pore space, legacy wells, faults, and salinities for CO2 storage site assessment.• Constructing static models for selected sites, conducting dynamic reservoir simulations, evaluating potential integrity issues, and performing uncertainty and sensitivity analysis utilising simulations.• Communicating key findings to stakeholders for decision support on storage sites.• Researching issues related to geologic carbon dioxide and hydrogen storage including leaky legacy wells, wellbore stability, and storage scenarios optimization.• Identifying key findings and preparing research papers to be published in top-tier academic journals and to be presented at international conferences. Show less

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  Energy & Environmental Research Center

  Mar 2024 - now

  Reservoir Engineer

  • I specialize in underground hydrogen storage, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and CO2 sequestration processes.• I use advanced reservoir simulation tools (e.g., CMG, Petrel, tNavigator, Eclipse) to analyze and optimize the various processes e.g. CO2 storage, EOR, and hydrogen storage performance.• I conduct geochemical modeling and reactive transport simulations using PHREEQC, CMG, and tNavigator to support CO2 sequestration, underground hydrogen storage, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects.• I perform detailed reservoir modeling, focusing on transport mechanisms such as advection, convection, diffusion, and dispersion in porous media.• I conduct uncertainty and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact of geological and operational parameters on the various subsurface processes.• I monitor injection and production data from the field to assess EOR and gas storage performance, integrating field data with simulation results.• I process and analyze field and simulation data to support machine learning applications in subsurface energy projects.• I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing updated results to task leaders for informed project management decisions. Show less