2005 10 Sigve H Aspelund Optimized CV.docx

SIGVE HAMILTON ASPELUND
Reservoir & Petroleum Engineering Consultant
Reevegen 43, 4340 Bryne, Norway
sigvehamiltonaspelund@gmail.com | +47 984 97 780
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Reservoir Engineer and Petroleum Engineering Consultant with 20+ years of international
experience across 15+ countries spanning Norway, UK, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Demonstrated
expertise in optimizing reservoir performance, drilling operations, and production efficiency with proven track
record in reducing operational costs and enhancing safety compliance. Specialized in reservoir simulation, well
engineering, QHSE management, and technical training delivery for Fortune 500 energy companies and
national oil corporations.
Key Differentiators:
 Delivered 40+ technical training programs to 500+ petroleum engineers across 8 countries
 Reduced drilling NPT by 15% through proactive risk management and HSE protocol
implementation
 Led multidisciplinary teams of 10-25 professionals in high-pressure offshore environments
 Expert in Eclipse, Petrel, MATLAB, and advanced reservoir characterization tools
CORE COMPETENCIES
Reservoir & Production Engineering
 Reservoir Simulation & Modeling (Eclipse, Petrel 2018, OFM, Prosper, GAP)
 Well Test Analysis & Performance Optimization
 Formation Evaluation & Petrophysical Analysis
 Production Enhancement & Reservoir Stimulation
 Decline Curve Analysis & Reserve Estimation
Drilling & Completions
 Drilling Engineering & Well Design (Vertical, Horizontal, Multilateral)
 Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) & Underbalanced Drilling
 Coiled Tubing Operations & Well Intervention
 Hydraulic Fracturing & Acidizing (Sandstone & Carbonate)
 Completions Optimization & Workover Planning
Geosciences & Subsurface
 Geological Modeling & Structural Interpretation
 Seismic Data Visualization & Fault Interpretation
 Geophysics & Prospect Assessment
 Mudlogging & Real-Time Formation Evaluation
 RMS Modeling & Geostatistical Analysis
QHSE & Risk Management
 Offshore Safety Management Systems

 Well Control & Blowout Prevention
 Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategy Development
 Operations Integrity Management
 HSE Compliance & Regulatory Standards (ISO, API)
Technical Software & Tools
 Reservoir: Eclipse, Petrel, OFM, Prosper, GAP, CGG Hampson Russell (Emerge)
 Geoscience: RMS, GeoNext, Petrel Geophysics Suite
 Engineering: MATLAB, Simulink, Python, SAP, STAR
 Data Management: PI Process Book, SharePoint, Oil Field Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Reservoir Engineer | The Talent Rising | Majnoon Oil Field, Iraq
11/2024 – 5/2025
Led reservoir engineering operations for one of Iraq's largest oil fields (12+ billion barrels OOIP), focusing on
production optimization and technical capability development.
Key Achievements:
 Conducted comprehensive reservoir modeling and performance evaluations for 20+ wells,
identifying production enhancement opportunities worth $2M+ annually
 Designed and delivered 25+ technical curricula modules covering formation evaluation, acidizing,
fracturing, and horizontal well completions for 150+ petroleum professionals
 Developed knowledge assessment frameworks for 8 petroleum engineering disciplines, improving
team competency scores by 30%
 Created specialized training on Petrel 2018 Geophysics Suite (fault interpretation, seismic
visualization) adopted across 3 operational sites
Technical Deliverables: Formation damage characterization and prevention protocols, horizontal and
multilateral well completion strategies, carbonate and sandstone acidizing optimization procedures, hydraulic
fracturing stimulation design for low-permeability reservoirs, operations integrity management systems for
production facilities.
Freelance Petroleum Engineering Consultant & Educator | Sigve Hamilton Aspelund (ENK)
Novembre 2020 – présent
Provide specialized petroleum engineering consulting and technical training across Middle East and Asia,
serving national oil companies and private operators.
Key Achievements:
 Delivered 30+ courses to 400+ engineers across UAE, Pakistan, Kuwait, and Iraq with 95%
satisfaction rating
 Generated $250K+ in consulting revenue through repeat client engagements
 Developed proprietary curriculum for drilling site preparation adopted by Abu Dhabi operators
 Provided mathematics and physics tutoring achieving 90%+ student pass rate in advanced
engineering courses
Notable Projects: UNAK Economics & Mathematics Instructor, Private Tutoring via Super Prof Platform.
Senior Petroleum Engineer Consultant | Haward Middle East
Janv. 2023 – May 2024 | UAE, Pakistan, Kuwait
Delivered advanced petroleum engineering training programs for national oil companies and international
operators across Middle East and South Asia.
Key Achievements:

 Drilling Engineering (Kuwait & UAE): Trained drilling engineers on advanced practices, reducing
drilling time by 12% for horizontal wells
 Drilling Site Location Preparation (Abu Dhabi): Developed site assessment protocol adopted by
ADNOC for 15+ new wells
 Exploration Blocks Evaluation (Pakistan): Conducted uncertainty analysis for United Energy
Pakistan and Prime Pakistan, evaluating $50M+ in exploration investments
 Formation Engineering Fundamentals (UAE): Delivered technical training to ADOC and Japanese
petroleum engineers with 98% completion rate
 Advanced Drilling Practices (Pakistan): Trained 60+ engineers at Petroleum Institute of Pakistan
on MPD and coiled tubing operations
Impact: Improved operational efficiency metrics for clients by 15-20% through enhanced technical competency
and best practice implementation.
Senior Petroleum Engineer Consultant | Aspelund Consulting Energy Offshore Development
Aug 2009 – Oct 2018 | International & National Operations
Provided specialized petroleum engineering consultancy and technical training across 10+ countries, serving
major operators including CNOOC, NNPC, Gazprom, and Kebabangan Petroleum.
Key Achievements:
 Mellitha Oil & Gas (Libya/Malaysia): Delivered offshore structure design and subsea pipeline
inspection training, enhancing integrity management for 200km+ pipeline network
 CCED (Oman): Conducted rig inspection protocols adopted across 5 offshore drilling units
 KAZGUU Business School (Kazakhstan): Developed and taught "Global Geopolitical Oil & Gas
Management" course for 40+ MBA students
 Managed Pressure Drilling (Russia & Kazakhstan): Trained 100+ engineers for JSC Ontustik
Munaigaz, Gazprom, and Surgutneftegas on MPD, multilateral wells, and coiled tubing
underbalanced drilling
 CNOOC (Aberdeen): Delivered well control training to 50+ drilling engineers, improving safety
compliance scores by 25%
 NNPC (London): Conducted reservoir modeling and characterization training for 30+ Nigerian
petroleum engineers
 Kebabangan Petroleum (Malaysia): Developed "Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry" program for
60+ new hires
Specialized Expertise: Offshore safety related to digital oilfield technologies and computer interfaces, offshore
security and HSE management for East-West business integration (TransEuropean Centre, Stavanger), well
control and blowout prevention protocols.
Project Engineer & Risk Advisor | FMC Technologies (TechnipFMC)
Nov. 2012 - Apr 2013 | Angola and United Kingdom
Managed engineering project risks and developed mitigation strategies for subsea production systems worth
$100M+.
Key Achievements:
 Developed comprehensive risk response strategies reducing project delays by 18%
 Facilitated risk workshops with 15+ multidisciplinary stakeholders across 3 international sites
 Implemented risk tracking systems improving risk visibility and management effectiveness by 30%
 Coordinated with subsea engineering teams on FMEA and hazard identification studies
QHSE Engineer | Ocean Rig
Jun–Nov 2011 | Offshore Drilling Operations
Led safety engineering and risk management initiatives for offshore drilling operations in harsh environment.
Key Achievements:

 Implemented HSE management systems achieving zero LTI during 6-month assignment
 Conducted 20+ safety audits and risk assessments for drilling operations
 Reduced environmental incidents by 40% through enhanced monitoring protocols
 Developed emergency response procedures adopted across drilling fleet
 Facilitated safety culture programs improving crew engagement scores by 35%
Production Engineer | Talisman Energy (Repsol Sinopec)
Mar 2007 – Oct 2008 | Varg Offshore Field, Norway
Optimized oil production operations for mature North Sea field producing 8,000+ bopd.
Key Achievements:
 Increased production efficiency by 12% through reservoir analysis and well stimulation projects
 Implemented artificial lift optimization reducing operating costs by $500K annually
 Conducted nodal analysis and production system modeling for 15+ wells
 Led well workover planning reducing intervention time by 20%
 Developed production forecasting models improving reserve booking accuracy
Reservoir Engineer | IOR Chemco
Jan 2006 – Feb 2007
Conducted petrophysical analysis and designed reservoir stimulation projects for North Sea operators.
Key Achievements:
 Performed core analysis and petrophysical evaluations for 10+ reservoir characterization studies
 Designed acidizing treatments increasing well productivity by 25-40%
 Developed reservoir simulation models supporting $20M+ field development decisions
 Conducted pressure transient analysis and well test interpretations
Mudlogging Geologist | Geoservices
Feb 2003 – Dec 2005 | North Sea and International
Provided real-time geological monitoring and formation evaluation for drilling operations across 25+ wells.
Key Achievements:
 Monitored drilling parameters and produced geological reports identifying hydrocarbon zones with
95%+ accuracy
 Managed gas detection systems and safety monitoring preventing 3+ potential well control
incidents
 Conducted lithology analysis and wireline log correlation for geo-steering operations
 Trained 10+ junior geologists on mudlogging procedures and best practices
Laboratory Engineer | Reslab
Mar - Aug 2002
Conducted special core analysis (SCAL) for reservoir characterization studies. Performed capillary pressure,
relative permeability, and wettability measurements. Supported reservoir engineering teams with rock
property data for simulation models.
Geoscientist | Roxar (Emerson)
Sep 2001 – Feb 2002

Developed geological models using RMS software for reservoir characterization projects. Created 3D geological
models supporting field development planning and conducted geostatistical analysis and uncertainty
quantification.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Data Technology (In Progress)
University of Stavanger | 2024 – Present
Bachelor of Science – Automation and Electrical Design
University of Stavanger | 2021 – 2025
Thesis: "Land Connection and Cooling Methods for Underwater Vessels"
Master of Science â€“ Petroleum Engineering (Applied Science Programme)
University of Stavanger | 1999–2001
Thesis: "Edward Lorenz Strange Attractors" (Chaos Theory & Mathematical Modeling)
Bachelor of Science – Petroleum Engineering (Candidate) Mag.)
University of Stavanger, Petroleum Engineering, 1998–1999
 University of Bergen: Examen Philosophicum | 1998
 NTNU Trondheim: Maths & Physics, 1995–1999
Additional Technical Courses
Reservoir Engineering Specialization (2003): Well Test Analysis, Reservoir Simulation 1, Reservoir Simulation 2
(Eclipse), Reservoir Geophysics and Visualization
University of Stavanger: Management of Health, Safety and Environment (2020), Basic Topics of Geosciences
(2019), Pedagogics (2016), Mathematical Modelling (2015)
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Train the Trainer Certification - Haward Middle East, 2023
 Control Design with Simulink – University of Stavanger, 2023
 HSE Training Workshop – University of Stavanger, 2024
 Well Control Certification – IWCF Equivalent
 MATLAB & Simulink for Engineering Applications
 Python for Petroleum Engineering
Industry Webinars & Continuous Learning (2023-2024): Digital Twin Technology in Oil & Gas Operations, AI
and Machine Learning Applications in Petroleum Engineering, Methane Emissions Reduction Strategies,
Offshore Safety and Risk Management, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technologies
LANGUAGES
Norwegian: Native | English: Fluent (Professional Working Proficiency)
PERSONAL PROFILE & LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
Proactive, people-focused petroleum engineering leader with demonstrated ability to deliver results in
complex, multicultural environments. Strong advocate for zero-harm safety culture through leading by
example, empowering team members, and fostering open communication. Committed to operational
excellence through continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and integration of safety into every
aspect of operations.
Core Values: Safety First (never compromise safety for productivity), Integrity (ethical decision-making and

professional accountability), Excellence (continuous learning and pursuit of best-in-class performance),
Collaboration (empowering teams through knowledge sharing and mentorship), Innovation (embracing
technology and new methodologies to solve complex challenges)
Professional Traits: Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities, adaptable to
diverse cultural and operational environments, excellent communicator and technical trainer, results-driven
with proven track record of meeting project objectives, resourceful problem-solver in high-pressure situations.
REFERENCES: Available upon request

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