Callum A Thurley

Profile

I am passionate about the science of geology and am determined to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry. I

have aspirations to become an exploration geologist working on existing and pioneer oil fields. Frontier exploration

into conventional and unconventional resources has recently become a strong interest of mine. This interest

developed following a short period working in the global screening team at Statoil ASA in Oslo and at Kimmeridge

Energy in London during the summer of 2014. Unconventional resources are the future in the hydrocarbon industry

and I believe that my M.Sc. training and thesis will give me a head start, while also giving me the skill set to work

with conventional resources. I am excited by the international opportunities offered by the industry and look

forward to a future in this important field of work.

Education

M.Sc. (Research) Geology (Petroleum Focus) Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL) 2014-15

B.Sc. Geology 2.1 University of Durham 2010-13

A. Levels

Geology A* (95%), Geography A* (92%)

Eltham College, London

2003-10

Biology A (85%)

M.Sc. (Research) - fully funded by The UK Onshore Geophysical Library (UKOGL)

My M.Sc. thesis involves mapping the lateral extent of the Tremadocian Shale Formation (UK), tying well data to

stratigraphy, seismic data, and producing sub-surface 3D maps using Petrel, Kingdom and Arc GIS software

platforms. With the aim to create a new tectonostratigraphic model for southern Britain during the Lower

Ordovician period. All of these skills are directly transferable to common tasks and projects within the oil industry.

I am studying various modules from the M.Sc. Petroleum Geoscience taught course in support of my research

project.

Key areas of study from the M.Sc. Petroleum Geoscience course:

• Geophysical Analysis - Seismic interpretation and processing including the use of interpretation software.

• Source rocks, geochemistry, and basin modelling

• Seals, traps, petroleum systems and play fairway analysis

• Well log analysis

Relevant areas of study and grades at Durham University

• Sedimentary and Petroleum Systems (First Class) Knowledge of the processes of petroleum formation,

trapping mechanisms and the methods of extraction used. Skills gained in seismic interpretation of

geological structures and development of potential hydrocarbon traps.

• Sedimentary Environments (2.1) Knowledge of the likely environments in which all major sedimentary

lithology’s form, formation of petroleum source rocks, reservoirs, and seals.

• Structural Geology and Tectonics (2.1 (exam mark First Class) Knowledge of typical structural styles for

petroleum traps and tectonic settings for hydrocarbon accumulation.

• Dissertation, UAE Semail Ophiolite (2.1) I independently planned this research and mapping project and

studied in a remote area of the United Arab Emirates for 6 weeks in the summer of 2012

Relevant Work Experience

Kimmeridge Energy - Geological consultant, London - September 2014.

I gained skills in source rock geochemistry, including Rock Eval Pyrolysis and applied these to mapping Tmax, Vitrinite Reflectance (Ro%) in order to locate oil / condensate / gas windows to assess prospect maturity. I also gained experience in wire line log analysis. My work is being commercially used as part of the 14

th UK Onshore

Licensing Round.

Statoil ASA - Internship, Oslo - July - August 2014 I worked in the global screening team on super regional frontier exploration tasks such as mapping of global structural elements, petroleum plays, reservoir distributions, paleo-geography and source rock presence. I was required to assess the prospect potential of various petroleum plays / provinces around the globe from geological data. I also became proficient in the use of ArcGIS, Spotfire and Rhapsody software.

Arcadis (EC Harris) - Assistant consultant, London - July - November 2013

I worked in the upstream oil and gas projects team. My work included support with proposals, fieldwork and

assessing the petrology of lithological cores from both superficial cover and bedrock. I gained knowledge about

shale gas exploration and environmental impact assessments.

Relevant skills

• Technical presentations - to senior management at Statoil ASA, Kimmeridge Energy, Arcadis, and at

postgraduate seminars at RHUL.

• Capability to produce high quality work independently, proven from my work at Statoil in the Norwegian

summer which was highly commended and performing well so far in my M.Sc. by Research.

• Seismic interpretation – Mapping and structural analysis. One year’s experience in Kingdom and minor in

Petrel.

• Multi-layer depth conversion using interval transit times (velocities)

• Creaming curve analysis and its use to interpret the exploration history of a basin

• Spatial mapping, geo-referencing and remote sensing experience – ArcGIS. • Source Rock Geochemistry – Kerogen types and using “Rock Eval Pyrolysis” parameters (Tmax (S2)

VR) as indicators of source rock and shale play maturity. Including basin modelling and experience in the use of BasinMod software.

• Geological fieldwork skills – mapping, sedimentary logging, stereonet projection and analysis, sedimentary/igneous petrology, and paleo-environment interpretation

• Petroleum play fairway analysis, including CRS Maps and “success / failure” analysis

• Well log Analysis and correlation – including analysis and projection into Petrel.

Relevant memberships

• Active member of the Petroleum Exploration Society of Great Britain (PESGB), European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), Fellow of the Geological Society of London.

• Safety Pass Alliance Health and Safety Training Passport

Extra-Curricular activities

• Attended Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award Scheme

• Durham University Rugby 3rd XV , Eltham College Rugby 1st XV (vice-captain)

• College Rugby Co-ordinator organising tours for two years for 30 players

• Voluntary service at Eltham College coaching years 3-6 rugby and football • School Prefect, Head of House and House Sports Captain – Organised the sporting structure (150

students) to lead my house to victory for two consecutive years.

Referees

Malcolm Butler, UKOGL Chairman, M.Sc. Supervisor (external) – malcolm@butlermail.org Jurgen Adam , M.Sc. supervisor – Jurgen.Adam@rhul.ac.uk

Neil McMahon, Managing Director Kimmeridge Energy – neil.mcmahon@kimmeridgeenergy.com /

+447776460517

Tore Hansen, Line Manager, Exploration Manager Statoil - th4@statoil.com/+4748078732,

David Sheu, Mentor/Leader Statoil - DASHE@statoil.com/+4748045378,

Rob Evans, Partner/Global Lead Arcadis - rob.evans@echarris.com/+447961375617

Joao Trabucho-Alexandre, field trip leader/lecturer, Durham - J.Trabucho@uu.nl/+31 30 253 4155

Mark Allen, dissertation supervisor, Durham - m.b.allen@durham.ac.uk/+441913342300