Open To Work
UGOCHUKWU ORJI
Lagos
Summary
Senior production geologist and petrophysicist with proven track record in subsurface solutions for independent operators and international oil companies. Increased production from 2000 to 6000 bopd while achieving a 100% perforation success rate. Expertise in reservoir characterization and optimization drives significant operational improvements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Geologist / Petrophysicist
Britannia-U Nigeria Limited
Lagos
06.2023 - Current
- Increased production from 2,000 to 6,000 BOPD through reservoir optimization
- Achieved 100% perforation success rate via detailed petrophysical evaluation
- Interpret well logs to identify reservoir zones, fluid contacts, and drilling risks
- Supported drilling and completion efforts, resulting in hydrocarbon discoveries
- Lead reserve revalidation and volumetric estimation for asset development
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance reservoir, drilling, and production strategies
- Provide real-time geological and petrophysical support for drilling operations
- Identified bypassed pay and recompletion opportunities
- Supported production forecasting and field development decisions
- Designed and delivered annual technical training programs for graduate interns
Petrophysicist
Orion Energy Services Limited
Lagos
07.2012 - 06.2023
- Defined petrophysical cut-offs, fluid contacts, reservoir properties to enhance reservoir characterization
- Computed porosity, saturation, NTG, and permeability for reservoir models
- Established 60+ reservoir zones to streamline development planning
- Performed QC on 500+ datasets, improving data accuracy by 95%
- Interpreted logs for 250+ wells across multiple assets
- Delivered technical reports to support accurate reserves estimation and inform investment decisions
General Manager
VRMT International Limited
11.2006 - 10.2011
- Oversaw budgeting (CAPEX/OPEX) and implemented cost optimization initiatives to improve financial performance
- Managed laboratory and operational activities, ensuring compliance with HSE standards
- Developed technical and commercial proposals, enhancing engagement with IOCs and independents
Education
B.Sc. - Geology
Delta State University
AbrakaSkills
- Production geology
- Reservoir characterization
- Reservoir management
- Field development planning
- Production optimization
- Reservoir surveillance
- Petrophysical analysis
- Seismic interpretation
- Well log interpretation
- Formation evaluation
- Volume estimation
- Modeling
- Risk analysis
- Petrel proficiency
- Techlog skills
Accomplishments
- Increased field production by over 200% (2,000 → 6,000 BOPD) through integrated reservoir management.
- Expanded reserves from 4 MMstb to 32 MMstb, with upside potential to approximately 80 MMstb.
- Interpreted over 250 wells and defined more than 70 reservoir zones.
- Achieved a 100% success rate in perforation interval selection.
- Improved reservoir model accuracy by up to 80%.
- Conducted QC on over 500 datasets, improving data reliability by 95%.
Projects
- Ajapa Field Development (PML-6)
- OML-40 Integrated Studies (NEPL)
- NAOC Petrophysical Studies
- NPDC JV Field Development (OMLs 18, 40, 55, 62, 71, 72)
- CONOG Prospect Evaluations
References
Available upon request
Additional Value
- Experience across IOC and independent operator environments
- Strong alignment with international HSE standards
- Effective in both structured and fast-paced operational settings
- Excellent technical reporting and stakeholder communication
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridRemoteSalary Range
₦84000000/yr - ₦108000000/yrTimeline
Senior Production Geologist / Petrophysicist
Britannia-U Nigeria Limited
06.2023 - Current
Petrophysicist
Orion Energy Services Limited
07.2012 - 06.2023
General Manager
VRMT International Limited
11.2006 - 10.2011
B.Sc. - Geology
Delta State University