SOUMYA CHANDAN PANDA
SUPERINTENDING PETROPHYSICIST
Vadodara
Summary
Dynamic Superintending Petrophysicist at ONGC LTD with expertise in Geomechanics and Formation evaluation. Successfully led the development of calibrated 1D-Mechanical Earth Models for hydro-frac job design, enhancing operational efficiency. Also developed numerous Petrophysical volumes aiding in accurate reservoir estimation. Known for excellent communication skills and collaborative teamwork, driving critical field development decisions across diverse projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintending Petrophysicist
ONGC LTD
01.2025 - Current
- Part of Geomechanics Research Group, responsible for carrying out Tri-axial laboratory studies, followed by preparation of calibrated 1D-Mechanical Earth Model, which includes Sonic processing, Image log interpretation and Quanti elan log processing. The MEM prepared are used for Hydro-frac job design and Gravel pack design.
- Currently carrying out a project for preparation of calibrated 1D-MEM with focus on CCUS.
Senior Petrophysicist
ONGC LTD
Vadodara
01.2020 - 12.2024
- In 2020-2021 period was responsible for planning of suitable logging suites and execution of logging jobs in offshore along with real-time monitoring of MDT/RCI jobs, followed by Quanti-elan processing to finalize zones for testing.
- Collaborated closely with geoscientists, engineers, and other specialists to deliver integrated interpretations that informed critical field development decisions.
- During 2022-2024 was part of team for assessing potential of new exploratory and development wells to be drilled across India.
- Prepared quick look interpretation reports in exploratory wells drilled in real time to enable Basin team in finalizing testing intervals in Western onshore basin.
Petrophysicist
ONGC LTD
Kakinada
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Spearheaded the planning and execution of LWD, Wire-line and TCP-DST operations in Eastern Offshore Asset.
- Monitored and Witnessed logging operations offshore in various challenging conditions like HPHT well with Temperature of 426 deg F, Logging while fishing MDT in complicated wells with narrow mud weight window and Ultra deep water wells with Water depths of 2850 meters.
Education
Master of Science - Geophysics
Indian School of Mines
Dhanbad, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Geomechanics
Timeline
Superintending Petrophysicist
ONGC LTD
01.2025 - Current
Senior Petrophysicist
ONGC LTD
01.2020 - 12.2024
Petrophysicist
ONGC LTD
11.2015 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Geophysics
Indian School of Mines
04.2001 -
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