1. ASHU TAKOR MBI EBENCHONG, GEOSCIENTIST
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Biodata & Contacts
Born 2nd
December 1977
Nationality Cameroonian
Address c/o EurOil Oil &Gas, P.O.Box 93 Douala
Telephone (00237)674589879/694856723
Email: mbi.ebenchong@gmail.com Skype: mbie246
Marital status Married
Number of Children 4
Summary
I am committed to continuous training and development, and would like to eventually progress
to management level.
Ability to work and learn in a team, Strong Determination, Positive Attitude, Flexibility.
Sensible integration of geology and geophysics
GIS expert
9+ years of technical experience in the Oil and gas Industry
Key Areas of Expertise
Exploration: play analysis, prospect generation, prospect development, prospect screening,
reserve and risk assessment
Geology and seismic interpretation: 2D/3D interpretation, G&G integration, subsurface
mapping, log interpretation, sedimentology, sequence stratigraphy, structural geology, basin
tectonics
Depth conversion and velocity modeling: building subsurface velocity models based on check
shots and processing velocities,
Field work, planning, interpretation and reporting of geophysical and geochemical surveys
Good understanding of well, seismic and interpretation data types used by subsurface teams
Well, seismic and interpretation data loading experience
Experience using applications such as IHS Kingdom Suite, PETREL, @risk, Trinity/genesis, ArcGIS,
and Petrosys
GIS: map georeferencing, coordinate transformation, map compilation
Other: Trouble shooting abilities
Project management: integrated field studies, integrated basin studies, seismic acquisition
Geoscience system and data management
Civil Works ( wellsite/ pad construction) supervision and maintenance
Effective presenter
Qualifications
2005- M.Sc. Earth Science – Volcanology and Petrology, University of Yaoundé 1
2003- B.Sc. Earth Science , University of Yaoundé 1
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Employment History
2006- to 2016 EurOil Oil and Gas Ltd: Geoscientist
Computer Skills
1. Exploration software - Knowledgeable in the use of the industry standard software such as:
IHS Kingdom Suite & Petrel :
Seismic interpretation/ Subsurface mapping
Depth conversion
Well to Seismic Tie
Well correlation
Petrosys:
Surface mapping
geological interpretation
Depth conversion
ArcGIS, QGIS, Datum Pro, Oziexplorer :
GIS
Georeferencing
E&P database management
E&P data integration
@risk
Volumetrics and risking
Genesis/ Trinity
Basin Modelling
2. Other: Windows, Linux, programming(C), Microsoft Office, Open Office, Adobe Illustrator, photoshop
Workstation installation and basic networking
G&G software advice and implementation
Other Skills
1. Field operations :
Journey management plan
Use of GPS and mapping
Geological sampling
Seeps scouting
Surface geology mapping
Seismic acquisition planning ( scouting and ground trothing)
Permitting and public relation
2. Good working relationship with Government representative (SNH and MINIMIDT)
3. Identify and recommend exploration opportunities
4. Translation of technical documents (French to English)
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5. Civil works supervision and management: payment certificate, site instructions, As-built drawing, daily
reports, work follow-up, budgeting etc.
Professional History Details
Dates : 11/2014- 4/2016
Employer: EurOil Ltd/Bowleven Plc.
Job Title: Drilling civil works assistant/GIS specialist
Location: Bomono, Cameroon
Job Description:
Supervise civil works contractors
Issue payment certificates
Prepare site instructions
Prepare daily reports
Generate As-built drawings
Conduct roads and site surveys
Produce maps for all locations and roads
Coordinate drilling sites set up and maintainance
Site survey before and after rig moves
Budget and follow up drilling sites, basecamp and road repairs
Manage EurOil Civil works team
Transfer of well data and drilling samples to SNH and Weatherford
Dates : 12/2006- 11/2014
Employer: EurOil Ltd/Bowleven Plc.
Job Title: Geoscientist
Location: Douala, Cameroon
Job Description:
Plan and conduct hydrocarbon exploration and evaluation.
Plan and conduct field work
QC exploration data and data acquisition
Interpret geological data (well data, sedimentology, biostratigraphy, petrophysics,
geochemistry) and integrate into the seismic interpretation to produce a complete
subsurface evaluation
Perform geological research in field and office
Gathering and digitizing data
Provide support to Project and Operation team in all aspects of GIS (Geographic
Information System)
Present findings and recommendations to management and joint venture partners and
represent the company at technical meetings
Produce geological and other technical documents as required for all aspects of
exploration activities (SOR, Well proposal, block evaluation …etc.)
Ensure all data obtained is reviewed and assessed prior to entry into the data base.
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Maintain and review geological and geophysical data on an ongoing basis to ensure
information is always current.
Oversee exploration operations to ensure they are undertaken to plan and in
accordance with the legislation.
Co-ordinate and contribute to the internal geological work as well as monitor outsourced
geological projects to ensure work completed safely and to required standards.
Actively liaise with local population and government
Represent the company in meetings with government and/or third party
Civil works support ( coordination, supervision and administration)
Key Accomplishments:
Designed 2D acquisition program for the Bomono Block
Generated initial prospect and leads inventory for the Bomono Block
Four exploration prospects waiting to be drilled with the first well planned for Q4 2014
Successfully prepared the Bomono Block evaluation report
QC Isongo Topographic Survey
Supervised geochemical sampling project for the Bomono block
Field support during the acquisition of Bomono aeromagnetic and gravity data(2008)
Company representative and field support for baseline studies for the Bomono seismic (2009)
and drilling (2011) ESIAs.
GIS specialist in all projects
Bomono Drilling campaign civil enabling works coordinator (2014-2016)
Short Courses
Basic Offshore Safety and Sea Survival - Nickcery
Geochemistry of petroleum Exploration – Jenny Miles
Applied Subsurface Geological mapping – SCA – In-house training
SMARRT Driving
Languages Spoken/written
English and French
Professional and Personal References
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Personal Interest
Scrabble, Video games, cards, Chess etc.
Reading science fiction and history of technological evolution.
Watching movies, documentaries, surfing on the internet.
Computer science, programming etc.
Cartography and GIS applications in oil and gas
Radim Kolarsky
Geoscience consultant - Kolarsky Development
Consulting
Tel: +420739262937
Email: rkolarsky@yahoo.com
Peter Morris
Civil Engineer – Consultant
Tel: 0027825560035
Emai:Pieter.morris@daralriyadh.com
Mbi Tabetando
Executive General Manager – EurOil Ltd
Tel: +237 679533520/662416878
Email: mbi.tabetando@bowleven.com