TSANI SABILA
Senior Reservoir Engineering/Simulation | Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery | Independant Consultant - Energy, Oil & Gas
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) - Top University In Indonesia
Summary
Experienced Senior Petroleum Engineer with 11 years expertise in universities and industries, specializing in several areas such as Reservoir Simulation, Petrophysics, Production Technology, Programming (Data Scientist), Software Development, Project Management. Skilled in Petroleum software(s) such as CMG, PETREL Intersect Simulator, tNavigator, Eclipse, OFM, WellFlo. Native/Bilingual in English, Conversational French, Native Malaysia/Indonesia, Intermediate Arabic, Basic Mandarin.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) Top University for Energy in Indonesia - DPITM (Direktorat Penerapan Ilmu Dan Teknologi Multidisiplin)
10.2024 - Current
- Execute PT PERTAMINA Hulu Energi's Tempino field using CMG (Computer Modelling Group) IMEX & converting model to CMG STARS for the purpose of implementing Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (CEOR) – Alkali, Surfactant & Polymer using CMG software.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation results into overall system designs.
- Provided expert consultation services seeking guidance on the application of advanced simulation technologies in their industries.
- Conducted rigorous validation tests to ensure the accuracy and reliability of simulation models.
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Pertamina Hulu Rokan – Pertamina Training & Consulting, Riau
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Consultant for projects in Carbon Capture Storage & Unconventional fields
- Executed pre-dynamic modelling, reservoir characterization, PVT Analysis
- Used Softwares Petrel Intersect Simulator and tNavigator for dynamic modelling of SIDINGIN and EAST EKO field.
- Collaborated with geoscientists to improve subsurface characterization and reduce uncertainties in reserve estimates.
- Enhanced oil recovery with innovative reservoir engineering methods.
- Prepared detailed technical reports for upper management, highlighting key findings from reservoir studies and recommendations for future actions.
- Evaluated new oilfield opportunities for potential acquisition or investment.
- Collected and organized data used by management in key decision-making.
- Analyzed newly discovered reservoirs to determine profit potential and operational requirements.
Reservoir Simulation Engineer
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) - LPIT (Lembaga Pengembangan Ilmu & Teknologi)
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Execute Pertamina company field(s) project using CMG IMEX & converting model to CMG STARS for the purpose of modelling and implementing Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (CEOR) – Alkali, Surfactant & Polymer.
- Participate in integrated reservoir simulation studies, which include data analysis, model construction, history matching, calibration and prediction.
Assistant Lecturer & Energy Research Scientist in Carbon Capture Storage, Unconventionals, Hydrogen Storage, CO2-EOR & English Teacher (private tutoring)
Curtin University Australia (Regional Campus Malaysian Branch)
01.2019 - 06.2022
- To effectively and efficiently undertake a range of duties associated with the teaching of full time and part time students and associated administration as requested by the Head of Subject/Head of School Administration and to contribute to the achievement of the School’s strategic objectives.
- Responsible for academic research projects such as “Reservoir-Scale Analysis Of Long-Term Carbon Sequestration And Integrated Geochemistry With Heterogeneity Effects In Shale Gas Reservoirs”.
- Responsible for teaching undergraduate students Engineering discipline.
- Responsible for teaching English as a private tutor.
Researcher – Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Responsible for research projects in Petroleum Engineering such as:
- Well Logging
- Reservoir Engineering
- Drilling Fluids
- Generated & Analysed Field Development Plan (FDP) for X-Field in North Sea, United Kingdom (UK).
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution.
Instructor Reservoir Simulation, Malaysia
PETRONAS University of Technology (UTP), Perak
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Entrusted and assigned as skilled Instructor of CMG (Computer Modelling Group) Reservoir Simulation software by PETRONAS University of Technology (UTP) and CMG Kuala Lumpur Office.
- Proactively coached university students in Reservoir Simulation by developing and enhancing their “Learning Process” of CMG software at UTP.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Reservoir Simulation Apprentice, Malaysia
Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (CMG, Canadian Company)
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Proficient & skilled expert in reservoir simulation/numerical modelling especially in Enhanced Oil Recovery such as simulating unconventionals, hydraulic fracture, chemical EOR, thermal EOR, miscible gas flood and low salinity water flood.
- Professional CMG Course Instructor; adept in teaching & training overseas clients.
- Accomplished successful technical project converting reservoir model of a real Malaysian field from Schlumberger Eclipse to CMG STARS for Chemical EOR Simulation Flood Study - Achieved excellent grading A in this project from university.
Research Officer in Flow Assurance Project, Malaysia
PETRONAS University of Technology (UTP, Perak)
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Achieved research finding of increased 40% efficiency when an acidic coligand is added to EDTA for scale remediation.
- Key focal person in team at a research project entitled ‘Performance Enhancement of Chelating Agent EDTA for Scale Remediation’.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
United Kingdom (UK)11-2018
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) - Petroleum Engineering
PETRONAS University of Technology (UTP)
Malaysia09-2015
Skills
Petroleum Engineering
CMG Suite
Reservoir Simulation
Builder
IMEX
GEMS
STARS
CMOST
Winprop
PETREL
PETREL Intersect Simulator
Eclipse
PanSystem
KAPPA (Saphir, Rubis, Emeraude, Topaze)
PETEX (GAP, Prosper, MBAL, PVT)
OLGA, PIPESIM
GeoProbe, DecisionSpace Geoscience
Affiliations
- SPE International - Society of Petroleum Engineers – Active Member since 2012
- Proactive as Ambassador Lecturer in Young Professionals Programs (YP). 2012 – Present
- SPE – Heriot-Watt University Student Chapter – Active Member 2016 – Present
- SPE - Universiti Teknologi Petronas Student Chapter (SPE-UTP-SC) – Actively participated in seminars, talks and educational trips related to the Oil & Gas Industry. 2012 – 2015
- Public Speaker, Soft Skills Seminar –Proficient public speaker and organizer of a seminar for university students across Indonesia. This seminar aimed at emphasizing the importance of “Soft Skills” in the work-place/academics and how to develop them. 2013, Indonesia
- Sports: Represented Kayaking Team at International Student Sports Carnival/Competition (inter-Universities in Malaysia) for university team of Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP). 2011 – 2012, Malaysia
Timeline
Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) Top University for Energy in Indonesia - DPITM (Direktorat Penerapan Ilmu Dan Teknologi Multidisiplin)
10.2024 - Current
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Pertamina Hulu Rokan – Pertamina Training & Consulting, Riau
02.2024 - 09.2024
Reservoir Simulation Engineer
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) - LPIT (Lembaga Pengembangan Ilmu & Teknologi)
07.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Lecturer & Energy Research Scientist in Carbon Capture Storage, Unconventionals, Hydrogen Storage, CO2-EOR & English Teacher (private tutoring)
Curtin University Australia (Regional Campus Malaysian Branch)
01.2019 - 06.2022
Researcher – Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom
01.2016 - 11.2018
Instructor Reservoir Simulation, Malaysia
PETRONAS University of Technology (UTP), Perak
01.2015 - 09.2015
Reservoir Simulation Apprentice, Malaysia
Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (CMG, Canadian Company)
07.2014 - 12.2014
Research Officer in Flow Assurance Project, Malaysia
PETRONAS University of Technology (UTP, Perak)
04.2014 - 07.2014
Master of Science (MSc) - Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) - Petroleum Engineering
PETRONAS University of Technology (UTP)
LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK EXPERIENCE
- Team Leader in MSc. Field Development Plan (FDP) at Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom (Jan – Sept 2018).
- Coordinator for Reservoir Simulation seminars at Petronas University Technology, UTP (Jan – Sept 2015).
- Team Leader for BSc Field Development Plan (FDP) at Petronas University of Technology (UTP) (Jan-Sept 2015), awarded as the 2nd best FDP throughout the academic batch. Reservoir and Production focal person in FDP.
- Co-Team Leader: Awarded 1st Place in EOR Simulation Competition, representing UTP team (2015).
- Key Focal Person in team of Flow Assurance Research Project ‘Performance Enhancement of Chelating Agent for Scale Remediation’. EDTA was investigated to enhance its performance related to its slow reaction rate. It was concluded that adding acidic coligand increased EDTA’s performance by 40% efficiency. (May – Jul 2014).
- Co-Team Leader in Engineering Team Project developed Smart Irrigation Sprinkler which improved the system automation and control of irrigation technology in the university – Achieved Grade A. (Jan-May 2014).
HONORS & AWARDS
- MSc Dissertation published in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering Nov 2018
- Bachelor’s Dissertation paper published by Springer Singapore and presented for The World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress (ESTCON2016) in Kuala Lumpur. Aug 2016, Malaysia
- Bachelor’s Dissertation Paper published in the university’s Quarterly Newsletter: Oil & Gas Review for March 2016 Issue, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP). Mar 2016
- Bachelor’s Dissertation selected in UTP’s Science and Engineering Design Exhibition. Aug 2015
- Dean’s List Award in Universiti Teknologi Petronas, UTP (Dean’s List is awarded for high-ranking achievers every semester for students with GPA above 3.50/4.00). 2012 – 2015
- Awarded with yearly Academic Excellence Award for 1st Rank in high school. 2000 – 2011