Nyeso Christian AZUBUIKE
Salmiya,Kuwait
Summary
Experienced, and dedicated Petroleum Engineer, currently serving as senior research assistant, developing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) mechanisms for conventional and unconventional oil reserves.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Research Assistant
Enhanced Oil Recovery Center, College of Petroleum & Engineering, Kuwait University
Al Shadadiya, Kuwait
04.2020 - Current
- Assist research professors in petroleum engineering department with laboratory experiments and computer modelling.
- Conduct literature review on research project topics.
- Write and review scientific research papers for conferences and journal publication.
- Guide graduate student in the execution of their individual project.
Petroleum Engineer
Anderson and Dake Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Performed reservoir fluid PVT modelling using PVTP
- Carried out dynamic reservoir simulation in Eclipse and Petrel simulators.
- Built Integrated Production System model in GAP.
- Conducted flow assurance analysis using PIPESIM
- Created well model and production forecasting in PROSPER.
Petroleum Engineer (Trainee)
Anderson and Dake Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Created project schedule with MS Project
- Quality Check (QC) engineering and geological data used for well and reservoir modelling
- Prepared presentation slides and project milestone reports.
Trainee Petroleum Engineer
Shell Development Company of Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Performed MER test on new wells and daily production test for existing ones.
- Gained industry knowledge of reservoir fluid transportation, separation, gas dehydration, sweetening, compression and oil / water treatment processes.
- Acquired applied knowledge of gas injection operation for depleted pressure oil wells.
- Grew the ability to determine reservoir rock and fluid properties such as porosity, Permeability, surface tension, wettability and fluid density using industry standard equipment.
Education
PhD - Petroleum Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 06.2022 -
MSc - Oil and Gas Engineering
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen 01.2017 - 12.2017
B.Eng - Petroleum and Gas Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Nigeria 03.2008 - 09.2014
Skills
- Journal article review
- Grant proposal writing
- Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Computer programming & simulation
- Mathematical modelling
- Data analysis, interpretation and trend forecasting
- Software skill: MS office suits/ MS-Project / ASPEN HYSYS / PIPESIM / PROSPER, PVTP, MBAL / Multiflash / Origin Lab / MATLAB
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
Affiliations
- Registered Engineer, COREN (ID-R62605)
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (ID-3461495)
- Nigeria Society of Engineers (ID-56114)
- Energy Institute, UK (ID-0068307)
Awards & Recognitions
- Meritorious Service Award – NYSC Lagos State, Nigeria (2016)
- Merit Award for Effective Impact – SPE Uniport Student Chapter (2014)
- Merit Award for Excellent Leadership Skills – SPE Uniport Student Chapter (2010)
Training & Certifications
- IADC Drilling Industry Training (DITEC 634832) - 2018.
- Diploma in Project Management - 2016
- Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health - 2016
Publications and Patents
- Alomair, Osamah; Al-Dousari, Mabkhout; Azubuike, Nyeso C.; and Garrouch, Ali A. (2023). Evaluation of the Impact of Low-Salinity Water on Wettability Alteration and Oil Recovery in Berea Sandstones. Journal of Fuel, Vol. 337, Article # 127151, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127151
- Alomair, Osamah; Al-Dousari, Mabkhout; Azubuike, Nyeso C.; and Garrouch, Ali A. (2023). Evaluation of the coupled impact of silicon oxide nanoparticles and low-salinity water on the wettability alteration of Berea sandstones. Petrol. Explor. Develop., 50(4): 934–943, https://doi.org/10.1016/S1876-3804(23)60439-2
- Alomair, Osamah; Azubuike, Nyeso C.; Ahmed Esam.: Multi-heat energy source core sample holder assembly U.S. Patent Application Serial No: 17672852 filed on February 16, 2022, approved September 20, 2023.
- Alomair, Osamah; Azubuike, Nyeso C.; Ahmed Omar. Core sample holder for microwave heating of a core sample. U.S. Patent Application Serial No: 17/847,144 filed on June 22, 2022.
Timeline
PhD - Petroleum Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
06.2022 -
Senior Research Assistant
Enhanced Oil Recovery Center, College of Petroleum & Engineering, Kuwait University
04.2020 - Current
Petroleum Engineer
Anderson and Dake Nigeria Limited
06.2018 - 09.2019
MSc - Oil and Gas Engineering
University of Aberdeen
01.2017 - 12.2017
Petroleum Engineer (Trainee)
Anderson and Dake Nigeria Limited
05.2015 - 12.2016
Trainee Petroleum Engineer
Shell Development Company of Nigeria
06.2012 - 05.2013
B.Eng - Petroleum and Gas Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
03.2008 - 09.2014
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