Miguel Romero Salazar

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Reservoir Engineering Consultant | Olympic, Peru | Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2019

Key Deliverables:

• Reserves Estimation: Estimated remaining hydrocarbon reserves in the I1_I2 reservoir, enhancing recovery strategies.
• Water Flood Optimization: Converted six water injectors to improve the water flooding process and reservoir performance.
• Recovery Factor: Developed a simulation model with Intersect, elevating the overall recovery factor.
• Production Workover: Proposed six targeted workovers aimed at increasing daily production rates significantly.
• Infill Well Drilling: Conducted a simulation study with Petrel, leading to proposals for drilling six infill wells.
• Production Augmentation: As a result of the simulation study conducted in the Southern field, 11 wells were drilled, with an average initial production of 400 barrels of oil per day (bopd) per well.
• Uncertainty Management: Analyzed uncertainties in simulation models and implemented effective mitigation strategies.
• Technical Committee: Consultant in the Technical committee since 2022 to 2024.

Reservoir Engineering Consultant | CNPC, PERU | Aug. 2017 - Jul. 2018

Key Deliverables:

• Geo-mechanical Analysis: Developed a geo-mechanical model for Block 10 Ballena, assessing porosity loss & permeability reduction in hydraulic fractures. Analyzed productivity reductions from hydraulic fractures.
• Production Forecasting: Conducted compositional simulations to predict gas production and performance in Urubamba, Paratori, Picha, & Taini reservoirs.
• Rock Characterization: Used the J-function (SCAL) to classify rock types and validate simulation model through ten DST historical data matches.
• Training Course Development: Delivered a three-day course on traditional reservoir engineering principles to build team knowledge.
• Simulation Mentorship: Coached a reservoir engineer in simulation techniques, enhancing team skills and capabilities.

Senior Reservoir Engineer | OMV, Romania | Jun. 2014 - Jun. 2016

Key Deliverables:

• Oil Reserve: Enhanced Tazlau oil reserves by 3 MMm³ through optimized water injection with Petrel and Eclipse.
• Sidetrack Well: Proposed two sidetrack wells to access attic oil in the West Albian reservoir.
• Black Oil Simulation: Conducted a black oil simulation study for West Albian using Petrel and Eclipse for informed drilling decisions.
• Reservoir Engineering Training: Run a three-day course on Reservoir Engineering to improve team skills and knowledge.
• Cost-Saving Initiative: Achieved 32 million Euros in savings by canceling the Delta 7 drilling project based on a simulation study.

Reservoir Integrity Head | Petronas, Malaysia | Feb. 2012 - May 2014

Key Deliverables:

• Improved Water Injection: Enhanced the water injection process in the Angsi field, increasing output by 6,000 bopd.
• Oil Reserves: Added 12 MMstb of new oil reserves through effective water injection optimization.
• EOR Process: Evaluated the application of alkaline surfactants for injection in two pilot wells within the Angsi field for enhanced oil recovery.
• Team Management & Training: Directed the subsurface group and trained four reservoir engineers in advanced simulation techniques.

Reservoir Engineering Consultant | Savia, Peru | Feb. 2011 - Jan. 2012

Key Deliverables:

• Developed Reservoir Plan: Formulated a Reservoir Re-development Plan for San Pedro using a black oil simulation study.
• Proposed Infill Wells: Recommended drilling four additional wells to enhance recovery in the fractured reservoir.
• Generated Gas Forecasts: Forecasts for gas production from small reservoirs were generated using simulation models in Petrel and Eclipse.

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Reservoir Engineer | Repsol, Argentina | Jul. 2008 - Jan. 2011

Reservoir Engineering Consultant | Exgeo, Venezuela | Apr. 2005 - Jul. 2008

Reservoir Engineering Consultant | Expro Group, Australia | Jun. 2003 - Jul. 2004                                                                                     

Senior Reservoir Engineer | Schlumberger, Venezuela | Dec. 1998 - Jan. 2003

Reservoir Engineer | Computer Modelling Group, Trinidad | Feb. 1998 - Nov. 1998  

Reservoir Engineer | Santos, Australia | Jan. 1997 - Feb. 1998                                                                     

Reservoir Engineer | Ampolex, Australia | Sept. 1995 - May 1996  Production Engineer | Savia, Peru | Jan. 1988 - Dec. 1993                                                                                                                

Production Engineer | Savia, Peru | Jan. 1988 - Dec. 1993

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering | National University of Engineering, Lima, Peru, 1979-1985

Master in Petroleum Engineering | Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2022-2024

Certifications:

• Institution of Engineers, Australia   
• College Of Peruvian Engineers
• Heriot-Watt University UK, Scotland