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FAZRUL AHMAD ZAWAWI

Staff Reserve Geologist
Putrajaya,Putrajaya

Summary

Accomplished Staff Reservoir Geologist with over 18 years of experience in upstream development planning, reservoir characterization, and international asset evaluation. Demonstrated track record of success in delivering FDPs, infill campaigns, and reserve additions across various types of assets in Southeast Asia, Middle East, and South America. Led high-value projects resulting in a combined NPV uplift exceeding $3B and reserve additions of over 200 MMboe. Expertise lies in building 3D static reservoir models from scratch, integrating core, log, seismic, and dynamic data for well planning in diverse reservoir environments. Skilled in seismic-to-static modelling integration, cross-border operations, and field redevelopment with a strong focus on cross-functional leadership and technical assurance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Staff Reservoir Geologist | Asset FDP Lead - Development & Strategic Growth

PETRONAS
01.2025 - Current
  • Led the Accelerated Gas Commercialization (GCBD) initiative, securing 45 MMscf/d of gas supply to the Sabah Gas Network, safeguarding PETRONAS' enterprise value and license to operate, and contributing $450MM in gas value across two terminals.
  • Spearheaded subsurface strategy for FDP execution, sustaining 7 kbopd oil production, and delivering a +1.2 kbopd gain via well interventions, production enhancement, and idle well reactivation.
  • Led Near Field Exploration and Appraisal (NFEAD), securing development approval, and unlocking 15 MMstb in additional reserves, significantly revitalizing a mature asset.
  • Delivered an integrated 3D static model with an excellent history match, extending field life by 5 years, and enabling PSC extension with an NPV uplift of $300MM.
  • Led a full field review, integrating seismic attributes, depositional facies modelling, sequence stratigraphy, and reservoir quality mapping, identifying high-impact infill opportunities.
  • Collaborated across geoscience, reservoir, drilling, and production teams to prioritize well interventions, gas lift optimization, BCO, WI, and surface debottlenecking.
  • Provided technical assurance and challenge for non-operated and JV assets via Milestone Reviews, static model QA/QC, and IOM governance.

Staff Reservoir Geologist | Asset FDP Lead - Development & Strategic Growth

PETRONAS
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led FDP for GK Phase 3 and 4, monetizing 82 MMstb of 2P reserves through a $700MM development scope (7 oil producers, 1 WI well, new manifold, 2 km pipeline), adding +30 kbopd, and elevating GK to Malaysia's top oil asset (90 kbopd) with an NPV of $1.7B.
  • Directed cross-border operations (Malaysia-Brunei unitization), achieving $100 million cost savings via rig sharing, logistics optimization, and campaign alignment.
  • Oversaw FDP execution, minimizing NPT to 15%, and achieving First Oil on schedule, despite complex deepwater conditions.
  • Led 4D seismic OBN acquisition and integration, enabling well trajectory optimization, eliminating sidetracks, and avoiding an additional $150 million in drilling costs.
  • Reviewed and updated the static model, incorporating 4D seismic and production history, supporting Phase 5 FDP, targeting an additional 20 MMstb.
  • Steered subsurface risk mitigation and infill target planning, ensuring robust well design and FDP alignment.
  • Contributed to governance and technical assurance through Milestone Reviews, IOM, and SOCM.

Staff Reservoir Geologist | Subsurface Lead - Development & Strategic Growth

PETRONAS
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Led reservoir evaluations and FDP support across PETRONAS' international assets, including farm-in, divestment, and maturation of strategic upstream opportunities.
  • Contributed to PETRONAS' international production growth, high-grading assets that added 4,500 bopd, and supporting sustained 700 kbopd global production.
  • Directed multi-asset geoscience milestone reviews, overseeing static model assurance, seismic-facies integration, and resource assessments for investment decisions.
  • Built static reservoir models, integrating log, seismic, and core data for simulation-ready FDP inputs.
  • Supported well planning, FDP risk mitigation, and design optimization.
  • Mentored junior geoscientist, and led peer review and QC processes across the portfolio.
  • Provided strategic input through IOM, SOCM, and technical governance.

Key International Projects:

  • Garraf Oil Field, Iraq (2012–2015) – Achieved first oil with 90 kbpd initial production from the Mishrif carbonate reservoir. Operated by PETRONAS.
  • Majnoon Field, Iraq (2014–2017) – FDP for 12.6 billion STOIIP supergiant field, operated by Shell, JV with PETRONAS.
  • Azadegan & Cheshmeh-Khosh, Iran (2016–2020) – Subsurface evaluation of Sarvak carbonate development for a strategic farm-in opportunity.
  • Brazil Fields (Sepia, Tartaruga Verde, Espadarte, 2016–2019) – FDP reviews for pre- and post-salt carbonate fields operated by Petrobras, JV with TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and PETRONAS.
  • Kelidang Field, Brunei (2018–2019) – Ultra deepwater FDP targeting 2.2 Tcf of gas in a deep turbidite reservoir, supporting a $1.3B project CAPEX. Operated by PETRONAS, with Shell, Mitsubishi, and Brunei Energy.
  • Bukit Tua, Indonesia (2015–2017) – FDP for Miocene carbonate waterflood development, targeting 30 MMstb recovery.
  • Shah Deniz, Azerbaijan (2017–2019) – FDP delivering 1.6 Bscfd of gas and 80 kbpd of condensate from deepwater Pliocene clastics. Operated by BP, JV with PETRONAS.
  • South Sudan (SPOC, DPOC, GPOC, 2016–2018) – FDPs for Miocene clastic oil, supporting 75 kbpd (SPOC) and 57 kbpd (DPOC). JV with PETRONAS, CNPC, ONGC, and Sudapet.
  • Khazzan & Ghazzer, Oman (2019–2020) – FDPs for tight gas development, delivering 10.5 Tcf of gas and 350 MMbbl of condensate. Operated by BP in a joint venture with PETRONAS and OQ.

Reservoir Geologist | FDP Support & Exploration Appraisal

PETRONAS
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Supported static model and sedimentology analysis that enabled FDP approvals for Kinabalu East & West, supporting 450 MMscf/d first gas to SBOGT.
  • Supervised Kinabalu HPHT appraisal operations, leading to a 600 Bscf resource addition for the gas FDP.
  • Delivered reservoir modeling for BARDEGG II-Bakau NAG FDP, supporting 250 MMscf/d gas blending to the Sarawak Gas Network, in collaboration with Shell JV.
  • Performed sequence stratigraphy for offshore Sabah, leading to near-field appraisal of Kinabalu Far East and Sumandak Deep, unlocking 300 MMstb of contingent resources, and triggering a new infill FDP.

Education

Master of Science - Petroleum Geoscience

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh
04.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Applied Geology

University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2006 - 12.2006

Skills

  • Reservoir Characterization

  • 3D Static Modeling

  • Sequence Stratigraphy

  • Sedimentology Integration

  • FDP Execution

  • FID Execution

  • Deepwater Turbidite and Clastic Reservoir

  • Pre-Salt and Post-Salt Fields

  • Well Planning - Deviated & Horizontal

  • Partner Governance

  • Technical Assurance

Certification

Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

Timeline

Staff Reservoir Geologist | Asset FDP Lead - Development & Strategic Growth

PETRONAS
01.2025 - Current

Staff Reservoir Geologist | Asset FDP Lead - Development & Strategic Growth

PETRONAS
01.2022 - 01.2024

Master of Science - Petroleum Geoscience

Heriot-Watt University
04.2020 - 12.2020

Staff Reservoir Geologist | Subsurface Lead - Development & Strategic Growth

PETRONAS
01.2012 - 01.2020

Reservoir Geologist | FDP Support & Exploration Appraisal

PETRONAS
01.2007 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Applied Geology

University of Malaya
04.2006 - 12.2006
FAZRUL AHMAD ZAWAWIStaff Reserve Geologist