German Forero

Senior Development Geoscientist / Geomodeler Consultant at Cayros Group
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(386) 825-5501
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada, CA
Languages
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Development Geoscientist / Geomodeler Consultant
      • Jun 2017 - Present

      Interpreted 2D /3D seismic data, well data and performed data quality control to build velocity models and depth conversion• Generated depth geometrical grids and populated it with petrophysical attributes to build a detailed integrated geological fine grid static models in Petrel. The model were then up scale to a coarse grid static models and transferred to simulation modeling.• Calculated final recoverable volumes with the new dynamic models to evaluate different field development scenarios; economic models where then built for each scenario defined Show less

    • Exploration 2D/3D Seismic Interpreter/Geomodeler Consultant
      • Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

      Pemex Abkatun Pool Chuck region carbonate reservoirs, Offshore shallow water Marine Region, Mexico Basin. Seismic interpretation and modeling, regional interpretation and detailed modeling over the fields in the study area (Manik, Taratunich, Onel, Mison, Pol, Cheek, Chuc, Ixtal oil fields), regional review prospectivity in Cuenca Salina (Istmo North and South), Sureste And Cordilleras Mexicanas Basins in shallow and Deep water. Support to build regional velocity model and depth conversion process. Show less

  • AGR FJ Brown
    • Calgary y alrededores, Canadá
    • Senior Development Geoloscientist/Geomodeler Consultant
      • May 2017 - Present

      • Interpreted 2D seismic data, well data and performed data quality control to build velocity models and depth conversion • Generated an in depth geometrical grid and populated it with petrophysical attributes to build a detailed integrated geological fine grid static model in Petrel. The model was then up scale to a coarse grid static model and transferred to simulation modeling. • Calculated final recoverable volumes with the new dynamic model to evaluate different field development scenarios; economic models where then built for each scenario defined. • Evaluated the exploration upside in the study area. Three different opportunities were identified and presented to management for future development. A detailed static model was generated with the corresponding risk and uncertainty analysis Show less

  • Selva Energy
    • Calgary, Canada, Bogota, Colombia
    • Exploration/Development 3D Senior Seismic Interpreter/Geomodeler Consultant
      • Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

      Colombia Field evaluation farm in opportunities for acquisition. Evaluate three production blocks in The Llanos Basin and one in The Middle Magdalena Basin, with their corresponding exploration upside. Seismic and geological reinterpretation and build detailed static model for each field with corresponding risk and uncertainty reserve analysis, economic evaluation, future development scenarios and commercial value. Generated portfolio for the board on investors. Colombia Field evaluation farm in opportunities for acquisition. Evaluate three production blocks in The Llanos Basin and one in The Middle Magdalena Basin, with their corresponding exploration upside. Seismic and geological reinterpretation and build detailed static model for each field with corresponding risk and uncertainty reserve analysis, economic evaluation, future development scenarios and commercial value. Generated portfolio for the board on investors.

    • Plastics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Development Geoscientist/Geomodeler Consultant
      • Jan 2018 - May 2018

      Pemex Ixachi Field Middle Cretaceous carbonate sequences), Onshore Veracruz basin, giant gas field, Mexico Basin. Build detailed static and dynamic models with corresponding risk and uncertainty reserve analysis, economic evaluation, future development scenarios and commercial value. Reserves will be certified by the government (CNH).

    • Development Geoscientist/Geomodeler Consultant
      • Jan 2018 - May 2018

      Pemex Ixachi Field Middle Cretaceous carbonate sequences), Onshore Veracruz basin, giant gas field, Mexico Basin. Build detailed static and dynamic models with corresponding risk and uncertainty reserve analysis, economic evaluation, future development scenarios and commercial value. Reserves will be certified by the government (CNH).

    • Canada
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Geoscience Manager
      • Jan 2012 - May 2017

      Interpreted 2D /3D seismic data, built regional & detailed integrated Petrel's geomodels which resulted in approval of three prospects & eight leads. Managed exploration activities & technical meetings with potential partners and investors. Coordinated and followed up of seismic acquisition & processing, AVO and special seismic attributes cubes generation contract Interpreted 2D /3D seismic data, built regional & detailed integrated Petrel's geomodels which resulted in approval of three prospects & eight leads. Managed exploration activities & technical meetings with potential partners and investors. Coordinated and followed up of seismic acquisition & processing, AVO and special seismic attributes cubes generation contract

    • Spain
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Pacific Region Exploration Team Lider
      • Jul 2008 - Jan 2012

      Team leader of 16 professionals in the areas of Exploration and New Ventures who evaluated assets in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Carried out Petrel's models for regional studies of Blocks 39, 57, 76, 109, 103, in Ucayali & Maranon basins, which resulted in five detailed prospects and nine leads. Evaluated new ventures for the Peru 2011 bid round, which resulted in four new exploration blocks approved and economically assessed. Recommended a new well location in the northern part of the Kinteroni's structure, which resulted in the discovery of Sagary Gas Field. Show less

    • Senior Seismic Interpreter & Geomodeler
      • Nov 2006 - Jul 2008

      Regional 2D/3D Seismic interpreter and exploration geologist for the TSP Asset regional study. Built a Petrel's regional time structural model to define new exploratory opportunities and four Petrel's, generate velocity model and depth conversion to generate prospect's integrated geological depth models for numerical simulation and economic evaluation. Regional 2D/3D Seismic interpreter and exploration geologist for the TSP Asset regional study. Built a Petrel's regional time structural model to define new exploratory opportunities and four Petrel's, generate velocity model and depth conversion to generate prospect's integrated geological depth models for numerical simulation and economic evaluation.

  • Schlumberger DCS
    • Ciudad Del Carmen Campeche Mexico
    • Reservoir Characterization Team Leader Cantarel Project
      • Jun 2005 - Nov 2006

      Project Manager for two main integrated reservoir characterization projects: Cantarell's field geological static and simulation models and Ek-Balam integrated reservoir characterization static model. Managed a team of 7 multidisciplinary professionals by providing technical support and mentoring in the interpretation and software applications. Project Manager for two main integrated reservoir characterization projects: Cantarell's field geological static and simulation models and Ek-Balam integrated reservoir characterization static model. Managed a team of 7 multidisciplinary professionals by providing technical support and mentoring in the interpretation and software applications.

  • Schlumberger SIS-DCS
    • Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche , Mexico
    • Consultant-Reservoir Geologist Seismic Interpreter
      • Jan 2004 - Jun 2005

      Provided geological modeling support to Cantarell's integrated reservoir characterization group which led to build a Petrel's project with one coarse grid model for simulation work and three fine grid structural visualization models, geostatistically populated for development wells planing and monitoring. Mentored to Cantarell's junior team professionals in 3D seismic interpretation and Geo-modeling in Petrel. Provided geological modeling support to Cantarell's integrated reservoir characterization group which led to build a Petrel's project with one coarse grid model for simulation work and three fine grid structural visualization models, geostatistically populated for development wells planing and monitoring. Mentored to Cantarell's junior team professionals in 3D seismic interpretation and Geo-modeling in Petrel.

  • Schlumberger SIS Pemex
    • Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico
    • Software applications on-site support, geological and seismic interpretation advisor
      • Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

      Mentored and trained a multidisciplinary team in Petrel and Geoframe applications for generation of prospects. (2/3D seismic interpretation, geology, well interpretation and geomodeling) Supported multiple exploratory and development projects simultaneously. Support and advise in seismic interpretation and implementation of exploration workflows using Geoframe & Petrel interpretation platforms. Mentored and trained a multidisciplinary team in Petrel and Geoframe applications for generation of prospects. (2/3D seismic interpretation, geology, well interpretation and geomodeling) Supported multiple exploratory and development projects simultaneously. Support and advise in seismic interpretation and implementation of exploration workflows using Geoframe & Petrel interpretation platforms.

  • PDVSA CIED Training Center-DMC Project
    • Maracaibo, Puerto la Cruz, Maturin, Costa oriental Maracaibo Lake Centers
    • Independent consultant - Reservoir geologist & seismic interpreter mentor
      • Aug 1997 - Dec 2001

      Managed and trained multidisciplinary teams of 70 oil and gas professionals in geoscience, engineering and operations, which successfully resulted in 14 integrated reservoir characterization projects for the Maracaibo and Oriente Basins. Developed and implemented integrated reservoir characterization work flows. Project leader for the integrated reservoir characterization study in the Atico Area, Block I, Misoa, C6, C-7 Reservoirs, Lagomar Area. Defined a new static model and recommended new locations for horizontal wells. Collaborated with simulation engineer to load the static model into Eclipse 100 GeoQuest which resulted in four locations defined and drilled in the 2001 Lagomar Unit drilling campaign. Managed, mentored and trained on the job 60 multidisciplinary professionals simultaneously, every four months, to perform integrated reservoir characterization studies using geoscience and geomodeling software applications. Increased 78000 Bopd, in a period of two years, from the low productive fields evaluated. Trained 730 multidisciplinary professionals and146 projects evaluated. Show less

    • Colombia
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Geologist- Seismic interpreter Consultant
      • Jan 1993 - Dec 1996

      Performed integrated geological and engineering reservoir evaluations in Ecopetrol's Putumayo fields. Performed a detailed stratigraphic study applying sequence stratigraphic concepts to redefine reservoir quality to implement EOR projects. Performed Coporo's Area integrated reservoir evaluation to establish oil potential and define prospective areas for new appraisal wells. Evaluated Middle Magdalena Valley, Provincia and Bonanza Fields' reservoir quality and sand body distribution for future injection projects. Calculated the remaining oil potential of these fields. Recommended final development program which was approved by top management. Performed seismic regional evaluation of the Sinu-San Jacinto Area Basin. Developed sequence stratigraphy evaluation integrating geological, geophysical and reservoir engineering data. Generated a detailed structural style definition to determine the oil potential of the area. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Geologist and Seismic Interpreter
      • Apr 1987 - Dec 1992

      Recommended and approved two exploration wells in the Llanos Basin and the production plan for the Upper Magdalena Blocks. Participated in Los LLanos Foothills regional evaluation team which resulted in several prospective areas proved after BP's discoveries (Cusiana and Copiagua) Performed Corocora , Rio Meta and Orocue Fields' (Llanos Basin) geological and petrophysical studies for reservoir quality definitions. Supervised mud logging, coring program and drilling activities in several exploratory wells in the Llanos Basin. Evaluated four Caqueta Blocks in the Putamayo Basin looking for stratigraphic trapping plays. Followed up Oxy's operations in the Cano Limon Field. Show less

Education

  • Tecnologico de Monterrey
    Project Managment Profesional, Project Managment
    2009 - 2010
  • Universidad del Zulia LUZ
    Master's degree, Petroleum Geology
    2000 - 2007
  • Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
    1979 - 1985

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