ONYEKWERE OKOKO
KATY,TX
Summary
Well accomplished and seasoned oil and gas executive with about 20+years’ experience in the upstream sector. Had extensive field operation experiences in the Niger Delta. Pioneered the design and execution of prime feed gas projects into the Nigerian LNG Trains 1-5 from 2 major gas Assets. Evaluated several key projects which enabled the decision making process of fitting them into several business plans. Skilled at managing multiple, concurrent operations and field tasks with a high degree of professionalism. Led a multi-disciplinary project team, to ensure that objectives of all stakeholders including local community, landowners, JV partners, Government regulatory agencies are achieved. Has an outstanding interpersonal communication skills leveraged to develop productive long-term business relationships and also committed to projecting a professional image and ensuring customer satisfaction.' Bright and research-oriented Geologist focused on gathering information and analyzing data. Energetic and hands-on to characterize sediment, perform studies and complete modeling. Ready to tackle any challenge with positive attitude. Evidence-based thinker to prioritize projects while developing high-quality models for reporting and to aid decision-making. Open to relocation for outstanding career opportunity.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reservoir Geologist
- In Awoba studies Team making Geological input into Awoba field Review prior to development
- Applied tools like Stratlog, Earthvision and Geosecs/Geocap for 3D reservoir modeling and mapping
- Used CTR (Cost, Time & Resource) Tool for project management, scheduling, execution and monitoring / budget control of Awoba project and other projects
- Participated in several Transformation activities.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BEXEL
06.2008 - Current
- To provide services in various sectors of the economy with emphasis in Telecommunication and oil/gas sectors
- Expanded Bexel Franchise agreement with MTN Nigeria from 1 outlet to total of 11 overseeing a workforce of about 60 people and making Bexel to consistently ranked by MTN Nigeria as one of the top Franchise performers in the telecommunication industry.
GAS DELIVERY LEADER
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.2005 - 05.2008
- In the Eastern land asset of Shell Nigeria, about 200 opportunities were identified for maturation using Opportunity Realization tools
- Initiated $1.5b Eastern Domestic Gas Growth Project to supply about 2.2Tscf of gas to Afam power plant, Aluminum smelting company (ALSCON) and other allied industries in the region, by tapping into resources that have been dormant for over 30 years
- Supervised the Drilling/Completion of fields located in Gbaran-Ubie Node (major source of Gas supply for Nigerian LNG Trains 4/5/6)
- Mentored and Coached New Petroleum Engineers to ensure they acquire necessary Petroleum Engineering, Production and Well Engineering Skills in the field
- Coordinated activities of other stakeholders to achieve optimal results
- Matured an Exploration find in Agbada North into production at savings of $0.5m and developed reserves of 4.0Mmstb from the well alone plus other huge development prospects.
CHIEF GEOLOGIST
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.2002 - 12.2004
- The Gbaran-Ubie Trains4/5 Study Team was taxed with safe guarding oil production by gathering associated gas in "flares down" policy; identifying possible locations in Gbaran -Ubie node to meet contractual obligation of NIGERIA LNG Trains 4/5 requirement of 1Bscf/day for 20year period
- Ensured that project had minimal environmental, safety, health and environmental impact on the community in line with ESHIA while identifying socio-economic development enablers
- Led a multidisciplinary team on site visits in the harsh Niger Delta terrain to identify suitable project locations in strict compliance with ESHIA requirements
- A team of 5 Geoscientists carried out 3D seismic interpretation and designed 25 robust oil/gas well proposals including the first development gas well in Gbaran with 3 multi directional segments with both appraisal/development objectives
- (8Mmstb of oil and about 33Bscf of gas)
- SPDC SNR PROD GEOLOGIST
Senior Production Geologist
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Condensate Team in Rijswijk, Holland to appraise rich gas availability in Nun River deep reservoirs, which resulted in constituting the Gbaran-Ubie phase 1 study team to develop feed gas for Nigerian LNG Trains 4 & 5.
GEOLOGIST
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Designed and executed the 1st integrated oil/Gas Field development of Soku field contracted to supply about 501Mmscf/d to the Nigeria LNG trains 1 for 22.5years period in addition to developing about 60Mmstb of locked-in oil
- Embarked on a continuous 4-years drilling campaign for Shell Nigeria developing 10 Non-Associated Gas (NAG) producers of which one produced gas rate of 151Mmscfd a Shell Group record
- Campaign resulted in 14 Oil Rim Development (ORD) wells in very thin oil columns
- New strategic concepts like commingling, well clustering, concurrent operations and "zero waste discharge concept" all first in Shell Nigeria operations were adopted to minimize footprint on environment and about 25% reduction in total project cost
- Developed a 10,000bopd Exploration well North of the Soku main field (dormant for 40 years) in a Shell Group record time frame
- This was done outside project scope
- Coordinated Quality Well Delivery Process (QWDP) integrating Well engineering, Petroleum engineering, Field Engineering, Explorationists, surveyors, HSE, Community Liaison resulting in robust budgets and successful campaign in Soku field and other Eastern Niger Delta fields like Santa Barbara, Ekulama, Nembe Creek etc
- Managed the IGDB (Interim Geological Data Base) contract of 6 contractors and 20 staff ensuring that all corporate subsurface data were migrated into one system
- Mentored and supervised young Engineers/Geologists in various petroleum engineering and geological skills.
GEOLOGIST
SHELL INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, RIJSWIJK HOLLAND REVIEW
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Supervised 15 geology interns while completing site suitability studies over course of project.
- Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
GEOLOGIST
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.1991 - 12.1996
- After a 10years dormant period, designed and drilled 3 new Soku wells, for gathering subsurface data prior to kick-off of Nigerian LNG Project and in turn developed about 15Mmstb of oil
- Data from the 3 new wells and newly acquired and interpreted 3D seismic data was used in updating the existing Soku well correlation forming the basis of reservoir geological input into Soku Field Review and Field Development Plan (oil/gas)
- Initiated and designed 2 cluster locations in Soku
- This was a 1st in Onshore (Swamp) cluster drilling in Shell Nigeria.
GEOLOGIST
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.1989 - 12.1990
- As an Operation Geologists organized the monthly Eastern Divisional Drilling sequence meetings to produce an updated Short Term Drilling and Workover Sequence
- Facilitated timely approvals for all proposals from Government and other regulatory agencies
- Generated Well costs for both drilling/completion/re-entry wells in Shell Nigeria Eastern Division and ensuring compliance with planned budget
- Supervised duties of 20+ non-technical staff in Petroleum Engineering Department who provided administrative and logistics support to our field project teams and ensured strict compliance with respect to regulations and safety in the work environment.
ECONOMICS ENGINEER
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.1986 - 12.1988
- Computed all well costs items like location preparation, rig, drilling, casings, logging, cementation, mud, tubings, logistics, etc for all wells in Shell Nigeria used for budget
- Budgets are sent to Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) for statutory approval and also sent to Joint Venture partners to get their buy-ins
- Undertook project Evaluations in Corporate Petroleum Engineering Office
- Evaluated economic viability of oil/gas projects in all Shell Nigeria locations (Eastern and Western division) applying various fiscal regimes
- Both CAPEX and OPEX cost elements, petroleum profit tax, royalties and production forecasts were used to determine project viability
- Used economic KPIs like Net Present Value, Real Term Earning Power, Payback period etc for screening and ranking of all Shell Projects that will be feature in the fiscal year and Plan period.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Nsukka
Enugu, NigeriaSeal Analysis Workshop - undefined
Bookcliff, USA - undefined
Seisworks Basics, 3D and Advanced Seiswork, Leeuwenhorst, Holland - undefined
Reservoir Management Series, Port Harcourt - undefined
360o Feedback workshop, Rijswijk, Holland - undefined
Geological and Petrophysical Subsurface Conference, Houston, USA - undefined
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Domestic Gas Growth Project Opportunity Framing Workshop - undefined
New Franchise Training Program - undefined
Zone University
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Advanced Spreadsheet Course - undefined
1989
WORKSHOP/TRAINING COURSES Shell Petroleum Engineering Courses Phases1&2 in The Hague Holland -
Fresh University Graduates, Mayflower College
1985
Skills
- Horizontal Wells
- Structural Geology
- Project Requirements
- Field Investigations
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
- Commercial Projects
- Geological Formations
- Quality Assurance Standards
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BEXEL
06.2008 - Current
GAS DELIVERY LEADER
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.2005 - 05.2008
CHIEF GEOLOGIST
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.2002 - 12.2004
Senior Production Geologist
01.2001 - 12.2001
GEOLOGIST
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.1998 - 12.2000
GEOLOGIST
SHELL INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, RIJSWIJK HOLLAND REVIEW
01.1997 - 12.1997
GEOLOGIST
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.1991 - 12.1996
GEOLOGIST
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.1989 - 12.1990
ECONOMICS ENGINEER
SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.1986 - 12.1988
Reservoir Geologist
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Nsukka
Seal Analysis Workshop - undefined
Bookcliff, USA - undefined
Seisworks Basics, 3D and Advanced Seiswork, Leeuwenhorst, Holland - undefined
Reservoir Management Series, Port Harcourt - undefined
360o Feedback workshop, Rijswijk, Holland - undefined
Geological and Petrophysical Subsurface Conference, Houston, USA - undefined
undefined
Domestic Gas Growth Project Opportunity Framing Workshop - undefined
New Franchise Training Program - undefined
Zone University
Advanced Spreadsheet Course - undefined
WORKSHOP/TRAINING COURSES Shell Petroleum Engineering Courses Phases1&2 in The Hague Holland -
Fresh University Graduates, Mayflower College
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