Asif Nawaz

A seasoned professional with over 25 years of international experience in the oil and gas industry with Schlumberger, specializing in drilling operations and geological services. Holding a Post Graduate geology degree, he has excelled in diverse roles, including Pore Pressure Engineer, Wellsite Geologist, Senior Data Engineer, Unit Manager, and Driller, showcasing his adaptability and deep technical expertise.

His experience spans supervising logging units and mudlogging personnel on land rigs and offshore installations for leading global oil companies, with a strong focus on exploration, directional drilling, HPHT, and development wells.
Highly skilled in real-time pore pressure and fracture gradient estimation using advanced software like EquiPoise, monitoring drilling activities, interpreting well data, and preparing comprehensive geological reports. Has a proven track record in managing mudlogging operations, data integration, and core analysis, including casing and coring point selection.

His expertise extends to calculating shale pore pressures and fracture gradients using LWD and other data, comparing them with pre-drill predictions, and identifying critical deviations.

His career highlights include working with Schlumberger in Azerbaijan and Australia as a Pore Pressure Engineer, where he employed cutting-edge technology for real-time geological modelling. As a Consultant Pore Pressure Engineer with AGR UK, he delivered in-depth analyses of drilling data, pre-drill predictions, and hazard mitigation strategies. At Geoservices International S.A., he supervised mudlogging operations, analysed formations, and provided strategic insights for geosteering.

Throughout his career, Asif has consistently demonstrated his ability to navigate complex drilling environments, ensuring high technical and operational standards while delivering impactful results.