Technical Projects
| Industry Project Experience |
Projects are focused mainly on Detailed Reservoir Characterization, Modeling Grid Design, and Multidisciplinary Technical Integration.
Experience built on technical projects that encompass full field static reservoir modeling for dynamic flow simulation studies and geomechanics. Field Performance is the basis for our projects. Geologic Modeling of conventional and unconventional reservoirs for active field Development and Appraisal.
Deterministic reservoir characterization based on architectural elements (within depositional environments), fracture components, and petro-facies as means to understand the flow unit.
Our expertise was built through an extensive career in the industry continuously working on multidisciplinary projects with complete integration of well logs, seismic attribute volumes, and dynamic data for single well analyses and multi-well interference studies.
Background (1997 - Present)
| Reservoir Modeling (Static to dynamic) | Maximize RECOVERY FACTOR | Development | Appraisal | New-play-entry |
- Digital Subsurface Lab: 3D Modeling for Subsurface testing before drilling and reservoir definition based on Team-understanding.
- Detailed grid design: Uniform cell elements for accurate resource & reserve evaluations, ideal for field performance forecasting (flow-simulation), and geomechanical-models. Volume Based Modeling (VBM).
- Optimal well placement: Based on dynamic behavior and rock properties.
- Model Based Drilling & Completions.
"An integrated discipline approach primarily based on Pressure regime, Petrophysical, and Mechanical properties."
Conventional Play Experience:
-Gabon, West Africa (2021 - Present).
-Gulf of Mexico (GOM) USA (2003, 2016 - 2021) and MEXICO (2017).
-Rio Del Rey Basin, Equatorial Guinea, West Africa (2006 - 2010).
-San Joaquin Basin, Giant Midway Sunset Field (2005).
Unconventional Shale Play Experience:
US Shale Plays (2010 - 2018)
-Eagle Ford/Austin Chalk
-Haynesville/Bossier
-Bakken/Three Fork
-Fayetteville/Moorefield
-Permian
Industry Project Experience*
(2021 - Present)
SEB Solutions LLC. Projects with Clients
Reservoir characterization and multidisciplinary technical integration projects.
Based on Team's needs and Company goals.
A 24-year trajectory in the Oil & Gas Industry (1997 - 2021)
W. Sebastian Bayer Prince has worked with 100's of industry Workers, Experts, and Leaders in Major Companies on World Class Projects.
(2012 - 2021)
Project 13
Static reservoir model for entire Field. Priority on dynamic flow simulation studies and geomechanics (field performance).
Geologic Modeling of Deepwater Reservoirs for active and future Development.
- Detailed structural framework. Focus: Fault Blocks
The Asset Team supported well planning, production history matching, forecasting, and resource quantification. Calibrated to available data from wells & seismic.
RESULT: Identify best value opportunities while reducing uncertainty for recommendation to decision makers. Based on static geologic scenarios used for simulation to 1.) identify optimum development plan, 2.) select best completions based on pressure regime, and 3.) ready for integration with Geomechanics (field/well/completion).
How: Flat Integration with Petrophysicist, Production Geologists, Geophysicists, Reservoir Engineers (Simulation), Geomechanics, and Production Engineers.
Project 12
Geologic Modeling of deepwater reservoirs for well planning, with key focus on Geomechanics.
-Wellbore stability & completions optimization.
-Seamless Model: Fit-for-all-Disciplines.
Delivered full field static reservoir model for Geomechanics to Flow-Simulation loop. Fit-for-purpose Model used by Team in active drilling campaign and subsequent Field Development.
RESULT: Delivered solution for identification of optimum well placement and completion strategies with respect to Geomechanical behavior of field (Geomechanics to Flow Mindset).
How: Flat Integration Project with Geomechanics Expert, Petrophysicist, Geologists, Geophysicists, Reservoir Engineers (Simulation), and Production Engineers.
Special Project 11
Reservoir Geologist in Pre-sanction Multidisciplinary Team that resulted in successful bid to acquire asset. Responsible for construction of geologic model for opportunity (record timeline for bid).
RESULT: Volume quantification resulted in very competitive and successful winning bid for asset.
-Static to Dynamic Strategy.
-Successful acquisition of world class asset (Key value for appraisal and development portfolio).
How: Deepwater opportunity worked by Integrated Disciplines with committed management and team leader.
Project 10
Design, implementation, and delivery of modeling workflows for Integrated Asset Team. Focused on Project Timeline (delivery of repeatable results).
-Ever-Green Geologic Modeling for Detailed Reservoir Description.
-Model Based Planning for Optimal Well-placement\Drilling.
RESULT: Maximization of recovery factor, production rates, and dynamic field development optimization (full static to flow solution). Increased hydrocarbon production with technology, understanding the reservoir.
How: Integrated Multidisciplinary Characterization and on the Job Mentoring. One-on-One Reservoir-Geoscience.
See: Recovery Factor Geo-Cellular tool (AAPG ACE2019)
http://www.searchanddiscovery.com/abstracts/html/2019/ace2019/abstracts/112.html
Project 09
Static geologic model for dynamic tuning and iteration runs with Reservoir Engineer (RE) leading simulation efforts.
-Detailed QC, editing, and preparation for multi-asset simulator friendly geologic models.
RESULT: Integrated Reservoir Characterization of genetically related Deepwater Fileds in GOM (4 key Producing Assets).
How: Model based on high quality data and interpretations from Company Experts: 1.) Structural Geology, 2.) Sequence Stratigraphy & Sedimentology, 3.) Seismic Interpretation, 4.) Biostratigraphy, 5.) Asset Geomodelers, 6.) Operations-Geologists, and 7.) Petroleum Systems.
Project 08
Preparation of multi-scale geologic models for evaluation of unconventional shale reservoirs. Characterization of fractured reservoirs (field, pad, well, completion cluster).
- High quality geologic modeling for simulation (structural/stratigraphic calibration, property distribution, and fractured reservoir modeling).
- Detailed geologic scenarios and optimal integration of multi-disciplinary team.
RESULT: Developed new integrated methodology for Unconventional reservoirs. Complete Loop (Static, Geomechanics-to-Flow).
How: Flat Team with Engaged and Supportive Leaders (Production Unit and Technology Group). Seamless integration with Completions Engineer, Simulation Reservoir Engineer, Geomechanics Experts, Lead Regional Geologist, Operations Geologists, Petrophysicists, and Reservoir Geologist.
See: Geological and Geomechanical Modeling of the Haynesville Shale
Project 07
Regional geologic and sector reservoir modeling to support simulation efforts and operations in a very active unconventional Shale Play.
RESULT: Work directly influenced well spacing definition and completion optimization practices in the field.
How: Implementation of full geologic modeling to simulation workflow for unconventional assets in Shale Studies Group (SME Special Team of Technical Partners).
(2006 - 2012)
Project 06
Lead Reservoir Geologist in the construction of detailed reservoir models for unconventional fractured reservoirs and characterization of matrix and fracture components of dual porosity systems.
- Robust geologic models tied to all available interdisciplinary data as input for type decline curve definition through history matching of cases for specific geologic scenarios.
-Based on Discrete Fracture networks (DFN) used in simulation efforts for reserve evaluation, field optimization, and to high grade drilling locations and acreage.
RESULT: Model implemented for new methodology to improve reserve booking and the identification of best development scenarios for different areas in unconventional reservoirs.
How: Successfully completed study that changed prior practice of using single layer and single porosity models to new workflow that incorporated dual porosity and multiple geo-mechanical layers for optimum reservoir characterization. Achieved working as a Unit with Reservoir Engineer, Petrophysicist, Geophysicist, Supportive Team Leader, and Experienced Industry Mentor.
A Team under the direction of Dr. Ronald Nelson: A World Class Technical SME and Mentor.
Project 05
Deterministic Geologic Modeling of conventional deep water reservoirs used for production history matching and forecasting.
RESULT: Geologic model was used to ID re-completions to optimize access of pay behind pipe ensuring new sections to be opened were optimum based on pressure regime in compositional hydrocarbon field. Successfully supported yearly reserve reviews, development plans, and facilitated communication with the partners and the government
How: Fit-for-purpose iterative strategy for Model and integrated with Simulation Reservoir Engineer. All work based on pressure data and geoscientific evidence.
- New completions identified using proven dynamic integrated methodology added 1000’s of barrels of oil per day (production) and expanded reserve base for key company asset.
(2005 - 2006)
Project 04
Reservoir characterization work focused on structural and stratigraphic modeling for conventional heavy oil giant deepwater field in California.
RSULT: Detailed characterization of flow unit geometry for active steam flooding enhanced recovery operation.
How: Integrated discipline modeling project focused on detailed structural geology and stratigraphy (with equal priority). Regional to sub-regional project with 100's of wells.
(2003 - 2004, and 2005)
Project 03
Seismic interpretation (Sequence Stratigraphy / Structural Reconstruction) of multiple prospect and field structures in GOM (Gulf of Mexico, Perdido Fold Belt)
Project 02
GIS & 3D Surface Based Geologic Structural Mapping and Modeling. Subsurface suport for Geologists and Geophysicists in the preparation of high quality data for Geologic Models, Sub-regional Production and Regional Exploration Studides. Suport provided to multiple disciplines as Geosciences Technitian (GeoTech).
(1997 - 2000)
Project 01
Focused on drafting of interpretations for Sub-Andean Seismic Atlas of Colombia.
Seismic data covering very complex Andean structural styles and detailed interpretation of 100's of sections by Industry recognized world class expert Interpreter and mentor.
Assistance to lead senior seismic Interpreter: Dr. Darío Barrero Lozano.