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Abderaouf NECHAKH

Abderaouf NECHAKH

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in computer programming languages, technological adaptability, and innovation. Demonstrates exceptional patience under pressure and proficiency in software troubleshooting and technical consultancy. Committed to continual improvement, adept at project budgeting, cost estimation, and utilising project management tools to drive successful outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Technical Engineer Production Enhancement

ADNOC Drilling OFS
Abu Dhabi
12.2021 - 11.2024
  • Business development manager assisting with the expansion outside the UAE
  • Focal point in technical analysis and discussions of unconventional projects
  • Increased operational efficiency in multistage fracturing treatment in unconventional reservoirs
  • Prepare and review technical and commercial tenders
  • Analysis and design of hydraulic fracturing and matrix treatment in conventional carbonates
  • Cost Optimization initiatives through chemicals and downhole tools cost-saving of 10%
  • Mentor and coach local fracturing/ stimulation engineers and Laboratory Technicians

Sr. Technical Engineer Frac/Acid

Halliburton
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Prepare and review technical and commercial tenders locally and with the region
  • Follow up on chemicals forecast and develop requisition strategy with the management
  • Fracturing Modeling for: Log analysis: Prizm, Gohfer, Techlog; Fracturing: Gohfer, FracPro PT, IFS; and Well Integrity: CyberString, WellCat
  • Matrix stimulation modelling using Stim2001, which includes damage determination, treatment selection, and sensitivity
  • Reservoir modelling for Production forecast using Quick Look and Rubis
  • Production optimization using Prosper
  • Material balance analysis to determine in-place reserves, PVT modelling and calibration as well as drive mechanism using Mbal
  • Determine reservoir Model and properties through Pressure Transient Analysis using Saphir
  • Technical analysis, modelling execution and evaluation of acid fracturing in Low Permeability reservoirs using Pinpoint stimulation in the UAE
  • Model, execute, and evaluate fracturing treatments in unconventional carbonate reservoirs
  • Execute the first multistage fracturing operation performed in unconventional formation in Algeria
  • Desk engineer for modelling and executing fracturing campaign for BP-Statoil joint venture for one year
  • Project manager in introducing and executing ConductorSM Frac technique in Algeria for ENI Group
  • Engineer in Charge of the execution of multistage Acid fracturing in Carbonate formation in Kuwait

Fracturing Engineer II

Schlumberger
Hassi Messaoud, Algeria
10.2012 - 11.2014
  • Responsible for job execution and all aspects of the pre and post-job planning
  • Complete Designs, Execution, and Evaluation of assigned jobs and interact with the client
  • Clarify to DTE / GMTE contracts lowlights/ highlights and possible solutions to maximize the profit
  • Attend Service Quality Meetings with clients and work on action plans to improve performance
  • Prepare job packet, and field ticket, and submit it to the finance team
  • Execute the first fracturing treatment in unconventional formation in Africa through a vertical well
  • Use Schlumberger fracturing software packages: Facade, FracCAT, LGZones, MiniFallOff, HiWAY Advisor, and Field Ticket Light
  • Use other software packages related to production optimization: PipeSim; PTA: WellTest; Perforation modelling: SPAN; Matrix acidizing: WellBook
  • Model, design, and perform pillar-fracturing technique using HIWAY

Frac/Acid Service Supervisor

Halliburton
Algeria
12.2010 - 07.2012
  • Provide leadership on job preparation
  • Follow up on equipment maintenance
  • Mobilization and site execution
  • Lead in the HSE and SQ initiatives
  • Provide reporting to customers and prepare Job Packet
  • Promote and take action in quality and safety awareness and environmental improvement processes

Education

Master’s degree - Petroleum Engineering

Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh / Scotland
01.2023 -

Bachelor and master’s degree - Petroleum engineering

World Education Services
Ontario / canada
09.2005 - 07.2010

Bachelor’s degree - Petroleum engineering

National Institut of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry
Boumerdes / Algeria
09.2005 - 07.2010

Leaving-school certificate - Scientific branch

Farabi High School
Souk Ahras / Algeria
09.2001 - 07.2005

Skills

  • Computer programming languages
  • Technological adaptability
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Patience under pressure
  • Software troubleshooting
  • Technical consultancy
  • Continual improvement mindset
  • Project budgeting
  • Cost estimation
  • Project management tools

Accomplishments

  • Co-Author for SPE-203226-MS: First Multistage Fracturing of Horizontal Well Drilled in Conventional Tight Carbonate Reservoir in An Onshore Field in The UAE - Challenges and Lessons Learned
  • Co-Author for SPE-210423-MS: Selective Multi-Stage Stimulation in Open-hole Completion in a Carbonate Formation using Dynamic Diversion: Case History in UAE
  • Author for SPE-218068-MS: Multi-Stage Tight-Faulted-Carbonate Oil Reservoir Stimulation Design-Execution and Evaluation - Challenges and Lessons Learned Case Study in UAE
  • Co-Author for SPE-219020: Utilizing Extremely High Salinity Waters for Unconventional Hydraulic Fracturing in the UAE – A Chemistry Oriented Solution
  • First unconventional fracturing treatment in Shale formation in Africa in 2013.
  • Implement “ConductorSM Frac” technology in complex tight formations in Algeria.
  • First unconventional multistage fracturing treatment performed in shale formation in Algeria in 2015.
  • Project manager for exploration projects including Fracturing Coiled tubing, Wireline, Slick line and surface well testing.
  • Developed Conductor Frac Advisor software.
  • Hal Academy 2018: among the best employees of the year.

Languages

Arabic
French
English

Custom

  • 11/16/15, Training at a Halliburton Learning Centre, Duncan Oklahoma. Proppant Stimulation Design teaching how to enhancement the production of an entire well by applying Proppant hydraulic fracturing to each productive interval.
  • 11/09/15, Training at a Halliburton Learning Centre, Duncan Oklahoma. Reservoir Engineering for Stimulation Design covering: Petroleum Geology, Fundamentals of Rock Properties, Fundamentals of Reservoir Fluids, Fundamentals of Reservoir Fluid Flow, Basic Well Testing Analysis, and Predicting Oil and Gas Well Performance.
  • 12/09/14, Re-employment within Halliburton Energy Services as Fracturing Technical Engineer.
  • 03/10/14, Well Production Services, Technical School at Kellyville Learning Centre; Oklahoma, USA. Covering “Reservoir drive mechanisms, reservoir fluids. Formation evaluation Interpretation. Well Testing. Nodal Analysis. Logging for mechanical properties. Perforation for fracturing. Skin determination. Acid Fracturing. Data Frac Analysis, Frac design, Introduction to Shale plays. Completion optimization. Production forecast,”
  • 03/18/13, Well Production Services, Operational School at Kellyville Learning, Centre; Oklahoma, USA. “Geology and reservoir engineering for stimulation, Introduction to: Drilling, Cementing, Well Testing, Coiled tubing and Formation evaluation. Rock Mechanics, Fracturing modelling and design methodology. Matrix acidizing: Sandstone, Carbonates. Frac fluids and additives. Foam Fracturing. Frac jobs execution”
  • 10/22/12, OFS-1; Introduction to Schlumberger and Oil and Gas Industry at Europe Learning Centre; Paris, France.
  • 10/22/12, Employee within Schlumberger as Fracturing Engineer.
  • 02/27/12, Stimulation II Fracturing & Acidizing at Halliburton Training Centre; Ipoh, Malaysia (University Technology PETRONAS). Fracturing and Acidizing calculations.
  • 04/01/11, Petroleum Technology at Halliburton Training Centre; Ipoh, Malaysia (University Technology PETRONAS). Introduction to Halliburton Oil Field Industry.
  • 12/11/10, Employee within Halliburton Energy Services Company as Frac/acid Service Supervisor.

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 07/07/86
  • Nationality: Algerian
  • Marital status: Married

Timeline

Master’s degree - Petroleum Engineering

Heriot Watt University
01.2023 -

Sr. Technical Engineer Production Enhancement

ADNOC Drilling OFS
12.2021 - 11.2024

Sr. Technical Engineer Frac/Acid

Halliburton
03.2019 - 08.2021

Fracturing Engineer II

Schlumberger
10.2012 - 11.2014

Frac/Acid Service Supervisor

Halliburton
12.2010 - 07.2012

Bachelor and master’s degree - Petroleum engineering

World Education Services
09.2005 - 07.2010

Bachelor’s degree - Petroleum engineering

National Institut of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry
09.2005 - 07.2010

Leaving-school certificate - Scientific branch

Farabi High School
09.2001 - 07.2005
Abderaouf NECHAKH