Technical Work
- Coordinate and conduct geochemical studies required to be carried out as part of the exploration
maturation process to feed the new generation basin model. This includes geochemical input in basin
models in full cooperation and collaboration with other disciplines and integrating all geochemical data
with other geological and well data.
- Initiate, interpret and advise geochemical analyses of fluids and rock samples needed to update basin
models.
- Preparation, verification, validation and updating of all geochemical data for exploration purposes
specifically in preparation for Abu Dhabi basin modelling.
- Review and integrate the results of previous geochemistry studies and basin modelling results and
identifies gaps or additional work that is required (e.g. geochemical analyses of fluid/rock samples to
constrain and/or to be integrated with petroleum systems models).
- Prepare geochemistry input files needed to assess the potential of exploration targets in Abu Dhabi,
update petroleum system models and support the ADNOC Basin Modeller. The update should include
verification of previous data, integration of new data and testing of alternative scenarios.
- Generate a montage for geochemistry per field, identify gaps and present routinely to the team.
- QA/QC and data loading of all data, including, but not limited to: PVT data, mapping of Inert gases,
biomarker data collation and interpretation, oil-to-source correlations, Horner corrections of Temperature
data, literature search on deep gas geochemistry potential in Abu Dhabi.
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ADNOC Classification: Internal
Software & Tools to be Used.
- RAPID, SPOTFIRE, advanced Excel etc.
Generic Accountabilities & Supervision
- Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
- Mentor, train, and develop assigned ADNOC staff in relevant skills to enable them to become proficient
on the job and deliver the respective business objectives.
Reports
- Preparation of fit-for-purpose Technical Reports to the highest standards. All digital products (e.g. Petrel,
TechLog, PetroMod, Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.) will be made available on the ADNOC Exploration
Shared Drive. Full documentation of the work undertaken will be completed, either as sections to ADNOC
reports or as separate reports.
- Provide input to progress reports for Management
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology with M.Sc. Geochemistry (PhD desirable, but not essential).
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
- 20+ years extensive experience in the application of geochemistry to basin modelling, lead, and
prospect maturation etc.
- Preference for past experience in Abu Dhabi or the broader Middle East Region with in-depth
knowledge of relevant petroleum systems.
- ADNOC is keen to have only highly experienced and industry-recognized experts to work on the project
