SIRIKARN NARONGSIRIKUL
Ph.D. Candidate specialised in Rock & Fluid Physics applications to oil & gas
Storgata 61, H4208
Oslo, 0182
Tel: +47 4744 5053
Email: sirikarn.nar@gmail.com
Career Overview
A strong analytically skilled geoscientist with international experience in oil & gas having worked in Asia South, Australia,
and Norway. Currently undertaking an industry funded Ph.D. in Petroleum Geophysics at the University of Oslo with specific
focus in Rock Physics, Reservoir Geophysics and Geomechanics. Competent in utilising theoretical, empirical, and
experimental rock physics fundamentals coupled with geomechanics for quantitative interpretation and reservoir
characterisation. Seeking a career either an operational or research position in the domain of Reservoir Geophysics /
Seismic Rock Properties within a multi-national company. Available to take on a new position after May 2014.
Key Strengths
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Interests
Rock/fluid physics and geomechanics applications to oil and gas exploration and production
Rock/fluid physics and geomechanics.
Acoustic and elastic properties of sands, organic-rich shales, and reservoir fluids.
Geomechanical modelling and effective stresses and pore pressure.
Quantitative interpretation (AVO, and lithology and fluid prediction).
Fault seal integrity evaluation utilising seismic, well logs, and geomechanical data.
High level of geoscience computing i.e. Landmark suites, Petrel, and Hampson-Russell.
NCS (e.g. Barents Sea and North Sea), Gulf of Thailand, and Australian Basins.
Experience
May 2011 – present
Ph.D. Research Geophysicist
University of Oslo and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Oslo, Norway
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Jun 2010 – Aug 2010
Geoscientist
Chevron (Global Technology Center R&D), Perth, Australia
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Oct 2007– Jan 2010
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Provided Geoscience computing solutions to Asia South Business units including Thailand,
Myanmar, China, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.
Trained, mentored, and provided Geoscience application and data consultancy to Earth
Scientists and junior team members.
Supported Geosteering/Horizontal Drilling program for a real-time monitoring.
Upstream Technical Computing Project Geoscientist
Chevron (Australasia), Perth, Australia
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May 2002 – Aug 2006
Worked as intern in the research & development center in the structural & fault seal team to
study fault sealing capacity for oil migration path and exploration & platform placement risks.
Performed 3D seismic interpretation, structural framework, fault juxtaposition, and Shale
Gouge Ratio (SGR) evaluation.
Analysed geomechanical data to evaluate fault reactivation potential caused by waterflooding.
Applications Geoscientist
Chevron (Asia-South), Bangkok, Thailand
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Sep 2006 – Sep 2007
Investigate and model elastic and acoustic, and electric properties of sands and reservoir
fluids from experimental compaction.
Study seismic velocities and rock properties of reservoir sands affected by uplift.
Study fluid sensitivity analysis of overconsolidated rocks affected by stress release.
Assess reservoir depletion affecting reservoir compaction/subsidence of uplifted reservoirs.
Investigate velocity anisotropy and induced stress response for detection of stress anomalies.
Investigate static moduli and geomechanical properties of organic-rich shales.
Served as technical expert in Reservoir Management Info. & Architecture (RMIA) project.
Improved accuracy and completeness of the Greater Gorgon well data including geodetic
consistency management.
Implemented new Unique Well Identification format throughout Chevron Australia G&G and
Engineering databases.
Data Management Geoscientist
Chevron (Thailand Exploration and Production), Bangkok, Thailand
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Performed geoscience data management process through its life-cycle including analysing,
loading, transferring, and integrating 2D and 3D seismic, velocity, and well log data.
Prepared high resolution seismic data for shallow hazards, drilling risks, and site investigation.
Trained, troubleshoot and supported Earth Scientists in Geoscience applications and data.
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Reference available upon request
Education and Qualification
May 2011 – May 2014
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Ph.D. in Petroleum Geophysics (Rock Physics/ Reservoir Geophysics/ Geomechanics)
University of Oslo, Norway
Thesis: Static and dynamic elastic properties of sands, organic-rich shales, and reservoir fluids
from experimental compaction. (Project funded by PETROMAKS and ConocoPhillips and
supervised by Associate Prof. Nazmul Haque Mondol and Associate Prof. Jens Jahren)
Feb 2010 – Dec 2010
M.Sc. (Distinction) in Petroleum Geoscience
University of Adelaide (Australian School of Petroleum, ASP), South Australia
Thesis: Fault framework construction and fault seal analysis of the Lanta Field, Gulf of Thailand.
(Project funded by Chevron and supervised by Dr. Mark Tingay, ASP and Joao Keller, Chevron)
Jan 2009 – Jun 2010
Master of Information Science (Undertaken on a part time basis)
Assumption University, Thailand
Result: GPA 3.96/4.00 (Received the Rector’s Award for Academic Excellence)
May 1998 – Mar 2002
B.Sc. in Geotechnology (Engineering Geology)
Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Result: GPA 3.02/4.00 (Geoscience Core Course Average of 3.44/4.00)
Industry Development Training
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Interpersonal
• Supervisory Essential
• Basic Project Management
SEG DISC: Making a Difference with 4D: Practical Applications of Time-Lapse Seismic Data
Seismic Surveillance for Reservoir Delivery by Olav Barkved, BP.
Reservoir Geophysics (Rock physics, seismic attributes, AVO, and seismic monitoring)
Well Logging Interpretation Techniques
• Drilling and Mud logging
Tying Seismic Data to Wells (Chevron)
• Basic Geophysics
Applied Reservoir Engineering
• Applied Geological Subsurface Mapping
• Problem Analysis and Decision Making
• Time Management
Publications/ Conference talks
Narongsirikul S., Mondol N. H., and Jahren J. 2013. Depletion-induced reservoir compaction in shallow overconsolidated
reservoir, EAGE - International workshop in Geomechanics, Lausanne, Switzerland, 4-page Expanded Abstract
Narongsirikul S., Mondol N. H., and Jahren J. 2013. Possible application of friable sand model for shallow mechanically
compacted overconsolidated sands. 83rd SEG Annual Meeting, Houston, USA, 4-page Expanded Abstract
Narongsirikul S., Mondol N. H., and Jahren J. 2013. Acoustic, electric, and petrophysical properties of mechanically
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compacted sands of varying mineralogy - simulating the effects of uplift on rock properties. 2 International
Workshop on Rock Physics (2IWRP), Southampton, UK, 4-page Expanded Abstract
Narongsirikul S., Mondol N. H., and Jahren J. 2013. Density/porosity versus velocity of overconsolidated sands derived
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from experimental compaction. 75 EAGE Meeting, London, UK, 4-page Expanded Abstract, We0610
Honors/ Awards/ Achievements
3-Year Ph.D. Research Grant by the Research Council of Norway (PETROMAKS), 2011 – 2014
SEG/Chevron Student Leadership Symposium (SLS) travel grant to SEG Annual Meeting in Houston, 2013
Graduation with Distinction in M.Sc. in Petroleum Geoscience, 2010
The Rector’s Award for Academic Excellence in Masters of Information Science, 2010
Chevron Future Leader Forum (FLF) Participation Nominated by Manager and Selected by Corporate Committee, 2008
Sustained Outstanding Performance by Chevron
Computer Skills
Proficient
Familiar
Landmark Suite (OpenWorks, StratWorks, SeisWorks), Hampson-Russell, TrapTester, Petrel,
OpenWire, GOCAD, ArcGIS, RECALL, Interactive Petrophysics, and Matlab
Geolog, Geoframe, Paradigm Suite, Epos, Datalogix, QCLogix, 2D/3D Move, and BasinMOD
Language Skills
Thai
English
Norwegian
Professional Association
Oral: Native
Oral: Fluent
Oral: Basic
Written: Native
Written: Very Good
Written: Basic
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SEG, EAGE, AAPG, SPE, and PESA
Vice President of UiOGS (SEG Oslo
Student Chapter)
Reference available upon request