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Hugh D.

Hugh D.

Wellsite mudlogger

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    HD EXPLORATION LIMITED

  • Education

    • University of Nottingham

      1977 - 1980
      BSc (Jt Hons) Geology & Mining Engineering 1st Class

      Activities and Societies: Rowing, Water Polo Cripps Hall Social Secretary. Karnival Rag Committee Graduation prize for achieving the first 1st Class Honours on course.

    • The Haberdashers'​ Aske's Boys'​ School

      1970 - 1977
      A levels Mathematics, Physics, Geology

      Activities and Societies: Water Polo team

  • Experience

    • Exploration Logging Inc

      Feb 1981 - Nov 1981
      Wellsite mudlogger

      Exlog were absorbed into parent company Baker Hughes in the 1980'sWellsite operations in North Sea, Dorset and Syria.

    • BNOC / Britoil

      Nov 1981 - Nov 1986
      Geologist

      Britoil were privatised from the British National Oil Corporation in 1982, and then acquired by BP in 1988Graduate trainee and junior geologist, including wellsite operations. Unit equity re-determination (Murchison Field), UKCS exploration and International New Ventures..

    • Tenneco Inc

      Nov 1986 - Nov 1988
      Senior Geologist

      Tenneco Oil & Gas were sold to various buyers in 1988 (eg. Conoco, Shell)Prospect generation, operations and geology as required. Mostly North Sea UK and Norway.Operated exploration drilling.

    • Enterprise Oil PLC

      Nov 1988 - Mar 2002
      Chief Geologist

      Enterprise Oil were acquired by Shell in 20021999-2002 Chief Geologist, Corporate Function head for c.55 geologists worldwide (London, Aberdeen, Dublin, Houston, Rio, Rome, Stavanger). QC of global prospect and asset evaluations, recruitment, training and mentoring.1995-99 Chief Geologist, Norway Resident in Stavanger, NorwayLocal function head and leader of new ventures team. Occasional deputy for Exploration Manager. Pierce tilted OWC discovery in 19981994-95 Asset Manager, UK Central North Sea Accountable for $75m budget on production, development and exploration in Montrose/Arbroath area. Operated HPHT exploration drilling. Multidisciplinary team of 6-8. 1993-95 Team Leader, International New Ventures. Mainly Caspian and other FSU regions. Also South America and Middle Eastern areas.1991-93 Team Leader, Production G&G. 1988-91 Senior Geologist, UK Central North Sea Exploration. Show less

    • Petro-Canada and Suncor

      Mar 2002 - Mar 2010
      Principal Geological Advisor

      Petro-Canada merged with Suncor in 2009Prospect generation, field evaluations and development geology: NW Europe, Libya, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad & other areas...New Venture geologist for $841m Buzzard Field acquisition in 2004. Leading role in new Norway business set-up (2006)Mentoring, peer-assisting and training (pore pressure analysis).

    • Agora Oil & Gas and Cairn Energy

      May 2010 - Mar 2015
      Senior Geological Advisor

      2010-2012: Agora Oil & GasAgora were a private-equity exploration company, aquired by Cairn in 20122012-2015: Cairn Energy Evaluating farm-ins, licence rounds and acquisition opportunities in the UK and Norwegian North Sea and Atlantic margins...JV geologist in 100mmbbl Catcher area discoveries, appraisal and development planning (2010 to 2015).

    • Origo Exploration

      Oct 2015 - Jul 2017
      UK Exploration Manager & Principal UK Geologist

      2015 - 2017 : Origo ExplorationOrigo were a private-equity exploration company, acquired by DNO in 2017 UKCS business development, new ventures and licence management. Principal UKCS geologist for prospect and field evaluations, farm-ins and drilling operations. Petrel & RokDoc PressureView user.

    • HD Exploration Ltd

      Aug 2017 - now
      Semi Retired

      Currently enjoying semi-retirement after 36 great years in the oil & gas industry.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Geologist

      Geological Society of London

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chairperson

      Issued by Lempriere Trust on Jan 2019
      Lempriere TrustAssociated with Hugh D.

    • Clerk

      Issued by Pirbright Relief in Need Charity on Jun 2019
      Pirbright Relief in Need CharityAssociated with Hugh D.

    • Covid19 vaccination steward

      Issued by Royal Voluntary Service on May 2021
      Royal Voluntary ServiceAssociated with Hugh D.

    • Ex Trustee

      Issued by Abeyfield Pirbright (Cunningham House) on Jun 2014
      Abeyfield Pirbright (Cunningham House)Associated with Hugh D.