This document provides a summary of Rares Adrian SPALNACAN's qualifications and experience. It summarizes that he has over 16 years of experience as a well site geologist and data engineer working on over 100 wells in Romania, West Africa, North Sea, and other locations. He has expertise in reservoir analysis, wireline log interpretation, and using mudlogging, MWD, and wireline data to evaluate formations during drilling operations.
1. Rares Adrian SPALNACAN
26a Poiana Street, 401059 Turda, Cluj, Romania
Email: rares.spalnacan@gmail.com Mobile Tel: 0040-741160347
SUMMARY:
A self-motivated, hard-working and ambitious professional, working in the oil field business for over sixteen years for
various clients in Romania, West Africa and North Sea on over 100 wells in complex carbonate and clastic
environments. Have practical and theoretical knowledge about reservoir and the phenomena in the borehole,
MWD/LWD tools and wireline log interpretation skills. Able to use own initiative and work independently. An effective
communicator at all levels within an organization. Willing to take on responsibility and be accountable for actions. Good
problem solving and analytical skills. I am very mobile and able to adapt quickly to new environments.
EDUCATION:
2000 - 2002 Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Msc Sedimentary Basins
Modules taken include: Sedimentary basins analysis, Tectonics of sedimentary basins, Carbonate platforms,
Carbonates microfacies.
1995 - 2000 Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Bsc Geological Engineering
Modules taken include: Geophysics, Borehole Geophysics, Petrophysics, Hydrocarbons, Surveying, Drilling and
Mining, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrogeology, Mineralogy, Palynology, Palaeontology,
Tectonics etc.
1990 - 1994 Mihai Viteazul High School, Turda, Romania
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
WORK EXPERIENCE:
May 2013 – Date: Well Site Geologist
HRH Geology Ltd
To provide analysis, evaluation and description of formation during drilling operations using cuttings,
gas, MWD and wireline data
To identify formation boundaries, casing and coring points
To advise on drilling hazards
To report and to advise Client personnel onsite and Client office
Responsible for supervising and provide quality control of Mudlogging, MWD and wireline services
To carry out any adhoc geological duties as directed by the Client and to ensure this is communicated
to Well Operations General Manager
To carry out pre-spud evaluation of offset data
To ensure all required documentation is carried out: daily, weekly, post well reporting and completion of
logs
Jan 2006 – April 2013: Well Site Geologist / Data Engineer
Baker Hughes
Geologist responsibilities:
To provide analysis, evaluation and description of formation during drilling operations using cuttings,
gas, MWD and wireline data
To identify formation boundaries, casing and coring points
To advise on drilling hazards
To report and to advise Client personnel onsite and Client office
Responsible for supervising and provide quality control of Mudlogging, MWD and wireline services
To carry out any adhoc geological duties as directed by the Client and to ensure this is communicated
to Well Operations General Manager
To carry out pre-spud evaluation of offset data
To ensure all required documentation is carried out: daily, weekly, post well reporting and completion of
logs
Data engineer responsibilities:
Perform Pressure and Formation Evaluation duties as per Client Well Programmes, if required.
Analysis of hydraulics, geological and engineering data, as requested by client.
Ensure QA of data is of the required level and maintain database integrity.
2. Rares Adrian SPALNACAN
26a Poiana Street, 401059 Turda, Cluj, Romania
Email: rares.spalnacan@gmail.com Mobile Tel: 0040-741160347
Ensure effective communication with other members of the crew, client representatives and onshore
coordinator.
Ensure correct levels of equipment stocks at the well site are maintained.
Supervise Logging Geologist and participate in HS&E Policies at the rig site.
Prepare and QC Surface Logging Well Reports.
Unit management.
Aug 2002 – Jan 2006: Data Engineer
Geoservices International
Perform Drilling and Engineering monitoring duties.
Perform Pressure and Formation Evaluation duties as per Client Well Programmes, if required.
Analysis of hydraulics, geological and engineering data, as requested by client.
Ensure QA of data is of the required level and maintain database integrity.
Ensure effective communication with other members of the crew, client representatives and onshore co-
ordinator.
Ensure correct levels of equipment stocks at the well site are maintained.
Supervise Logging Geologist and participate in HS&E Policies at the rigsite.
Prepare and QC Surface Logging Well Reports.
Unit management.
April 2002 – Aug 2002: Junior Geologist
Deva Gold, Romania
Prospecting and exploration for gold
Nov 2000 – April 2002: Well Site Geologist
Dafora SA, Romania
Elaborate geological program using data from offset wells.
To provide analysis, evaluation and description of formation during drilling operations using cuttings,
gas, MWD and wireline data
To identify formation boundaries, casing and coring points
To advise on drilling hazards
To report and to advise Client personnel onsite and Client office
Responsible for supervising and provide quality control of Mudlogging, MWD and wireline services
To carry out any adhoc geological duties as directed by the Client and to ensure this is communicated
to Well Operations General Manager
To carry out pre-spud evaluation of offset data
To ensure all required documentation is carried out: daily, weekly, post well reporting and completion of
logs
Supervising wireline logging operations.
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENT
I was first of my class at the University and Masters
Quick learner
Strong computer skills (Windows & Linux / Microsoft Office, Open Office, etc.)
Worked in close conjunction with other team members on my crew to achieve company goal. Also work
excellently with third party and clients such as: Chevron, Maersk, Shell, BP, ADTI, Lundin, Nexen, Eon
Ruhrgas. Total
TRAININGS AND COURSES:
3. Rares Adrian SPALNACAN
26a Poiana Street, 401059 Turda, Cluj, Romania
Email: rares.spalnacan@gmail.com Mobile Tel: 0040-741160347
Gravitas/WinLog Software: 5 day in-hours advanced training that ensures a comprehensive
knowledge and capacity to utilise the Gravitas Software Suite (Winlog, Windart, EZ Correlate, and all of its’
components)
Formation Evaluation For Wellsite Geologists: 5 day course completed in June 2013
Wellsite Geology - Procedures and Responsibilities: 2 day course completed in June 2013
Formation Pressure Evaluation: 5 day course completed in June 2013
Predict Software: pore pressure analysis and prediction
Geologix Software
High Pressure / High Temperature: completed March 2015
LANGUAGES:
Romanian: native
English: fluent
French: basic
4. Rares Adrian SPALNACAN
26a Poiana Street, 401059 Turda, Cluj, Romania
Email: rares.spalnacan@gmail.com Mobile Tel: 0040-741160347
WELL HISTORY
DATE COUNTRY CLIENT WELL NAME RIG WELL TYPE POSITION
Nov 2000 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 101 Tazlau Onshore Development Well Site Geologist
Dec 2000 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 8 Feliceni Onshore Development Well Site Geologist
Dec 00 – Jan 01 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 1 Todiresti Onshore Exploration Well Site Geologist
Jan-Feb 2001 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 10 Feliceni Onshore Development Well Site Geologist
Mar 2001 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 321 Malini Onshore Development Well Site Geologist
Mar-Aug 2001 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 211 Valea Seaca Onshore Development Well Site Geologist
Aug 2001 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 1 Romani Onshore Exploration Well Site Geologist
Sep 2001 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 8a Feliceni Onshore Development Well Site Geologist
Dec 2001 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 2 Todiresti Onshore Appraisal Well Site Geologist
Dec 01 – Jan 02 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 3 Petecu Onshore Development Well Site Geologist
Mar 2002 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 9 Feliceni Onshore Development Well Site Geologist
Mar 2002 ROMANIA ROMGAZ 5 Petecu Onshore Development Well Site Geologist
Sep 2002 ITALY AGIP Agri 1 Onshore Exploration Data Engineer
Jan-Mar 2003 D.R. Congo Chevron Tshiala 13 Trident IV Appraisal Data Engineer
Mar-Apr 2003 ANGOLA Chevron Numbi H9 Trident IV Development Data Engineer
May-Jun 2003 ANGOLA Chevron Tk E13 Trident IV Development Data Engineer
Jul 2003 ANGOLA Chevron
Kungulo 83-03, 83-
05
Trident IV Development Data Engineer
Aug 2003 ANGOLA Chevron Tk O8 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Sep 2003 ANGOLA Chevron Tk O9 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Oct-Nov 2003 ANGOLA Chevron Tk O10 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Dec 03 – Jan 04 ANGOLA Chevron Tk O11 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Feb 2004 ANGOLA Chevron Tk O12 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Mar 2004 ANGOLA Chevron Tk O13 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Apr-May 2004 ANGOLA Chevron Tk L05 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Jul 2004 ANGOLA Chevron Vk 71-45 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Jul 2004 ANGOLA Chevron Vk 71-46 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Jul 2004 ANGOLA Chevron Libw a 84-2 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Sep-Oct 2004 ANGOLA Chevron Tk I16 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Oct 2004 ANGOLA Chevron Tk I17 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Nov 2004 ANGOLA Chevron Tk II4 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Dec 2004 ANGOLA Chevron Tk I17St1 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Jan 2005 ANGOLA Chevron Tk I18 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
Feb-Apr 2005 ANGOLA Chevron Malongo 73-73 Pride Cabinda Development Data Engineer
May-Jun 2005 ANGOLA Chevron Lomba A8 SEAREX X Development Data Engineer
Jul 2005 ANGOLA Chevron Lomba A7 SEAREX X Development Data Engineer
Jul-Aug 2005 ANGOLA Chevron Lomba A7St1 SEAREX X Development Data Engineer
Apr 2006 DENMARK MAERSK N60&N60A Noble Byron Development Data Engineer
May-Jul 2006 DENMARK MAERSK VAB 3A Maersk Exerter Development Data Engineer
Sep 2006 DENMARK MAERSK HBA 25 Maersk Exerter Development Data Engineer
Dec 06-Feb 07 UK SHELL 23/22a-A9 Sedco 711 Development Data Engineer
Mar 2007 UK BP 204/20-W15 PBLJ Development Data Engineer
Apr 2007 UK Ithaca Energy 12/21c- 6 Galaxy II Exploration Data Engineer
May 2007 UK Endeavour 30/23b- 4 Galaxy II Exploration Data Engineer
Jun 2007 UK Endeavour 48/1a- 4 Galaxy II Exploration Data Engineer
Jul-Aug 2007 UK Endeavour 41/10a- 2 Galaxy II Exploration Data Engineer
Sep-Oct 2007 UK Lundin 21/8- 3 Galaxy II Exploration Data Engineer
Dec 07-Feb 08 UK Lundin 2/05-WHBE-25 Arctic II Exploration Data Engineer
Mar 2008 UK HESS 204/25a-8Z & 8Y PBLJ Exploration Data Engineer
Apr 2008 UK BP 16/23- 7 PBLJ Exploration Data Engineer
Jun 2008 UK BP 16/23-8 & 8Z PBLJ Exploration Data Engineer
Jul-Sep 2008 UK BP
23/26a-B1;
B1Z&B1Y
PBLJ Development Data Engineer
Oct-Nov 2008 UK Tullow Oil 48/29-A10 ENSCO 92 Development Data Engineer
Dec 08 - Mar 09 UK Venture 43/21B-5 & 5Z ENSCO 92 Exploration Data Engineer
Mar 2009 UK Petrofac 211/18a-S1 John Shaw Development Data Engineer
Apr 2009 UK
Nexen
Petroleum
20/01- 8
Transocean
Prospect
Exploration Data Engineer
5. Rares Adrian SPALNACAN
26a Poiana Street, 401059 Turda, Cluj, Romania
Email: rares.spalnacan@gmail.com Mobile Tel: 0040-741160347
May – Aug 2009 UK
Nexen
Petroleum
20/01-10, 10Z &
10Y
Transocean
Prospect
Appraisal Data Engineer
Sep – Nov 2009 UK
Nexen
Petroleum
20/01- 11
Transocean
Prospect
Appraisal Data Engineer
Dec 09 – Jan 10 UK
Nexen
Petroleum
15/28- 9
Transocean
Prospect
Appraisal Data Engineer
Feb – Mar 2010 UK Ithaca Energy 30/6a- 8 Galaxy II Appraisal Data Engineer
Apr 2010 UK
Nexen
Petroleum
20/02a-E7Z
Transocean
Prospect
Development Data Engineer
May – Jun 2010 UK EnCore Oil 28/9- 1 Galaxy II Exploration Data Engineer
Jun – Jul 2010 UK MAERSK 15/20b- 18 & 18Z NTVL Development Data Engineer
Jul 2010 UK MAERSK 15/20a-D12 NTVL Development Data Engineer
Aug 2010 UK MAERSK 15/19c- 11 NTVL Appraisal Data Engineer
Sep- Nov 2010 UK
Nexen
Petroleum
15/19b- 10 & 10Z Galaxy III Appraisal Data Engineer
Dec 2010 UK
Nexen
Petroleum
20/06a-B26Z
Transocean
Prospect
Development Data Engineer
Jan 2011 UK EnCore Oil 28/09- 2 Galaxy II Exploration Well Site Geologist
Feb 2011 UK EnCore Oil 28/09- 3 Galaxy II Exploration Well Site Geologist
Mar - Apr 2011 UK
Sterling
Resources
210/30a- 4
Transocean
Prospect
Exploration Well Site Geologist
May 2011 UK E-on Ruhrgas 22/14b-H1 ENSCO 100 Development Well Site Geologist
May-July 2011 UK E-on Ruhrgas 22/14b-H4 ENSCO 100 Development Well Site Geologist
Aug – Sep 2011 UK E-on Ruhrgas 22/14b-H1 ENSCO 100 Development Well Site Geologist
Oct – Dec 2011 UK E-on Ruhrgas 22/14b-H2 ENSCO 100 Development Well Site Geologist
Dec 11 – Jan 12 UK E-on Ruhrgas 22/14b-H3 ENSCO 100 Development Well Site Geologist
Feb – Apr 2012 UK Total 205/9- 2 West Phoenix Exploration Well Site Geologist
Apr – May 2012 UK Total 22/30c-G4-K3 West Phoenix HPHT Data Engineer
Jun – Aug 2012 UK Total 205/9- 2 West Phoenix Exploration Well Site Geologist
Sep 2012 UK Total 206/4a- 3 West Phoenix Exploration Well Site Geologist
Oct 2012 UK Total 205/5a-T2 West Phoenix Development Well Site Geologist
Dec 2012 UK Total 206/1a-L1 West Phoenix Development Well Site Geologist
Jan 2013 UK Total 205/5a-T2Z & T2Z West Phoenix Development Well Site Geologist
Feb 2013 UK E-on Ruhrgas 48/02a-B5Z ENSCO 100 Development Well Site Geologist
Mar – Apr 2013 UK Total E&P UK 205/5a-T2Z & T2Z West Phoenix Development Well Site Geologist
Jul 2013 UK Chevron 13/22a-C54 Captain WPPA Development Well Site Geologist
Sep - Oct 2013 UK Apache 21/10-D65 Forties Delta Development Well Site Geologist
Dec 2013 UK Shell 49/25a-P9 Noble Al White Development Well Site Geologist
Jan 2014 UK Shell 49/25a-P9Z Noble Al White Development Well Site Geologist
Mar - May 2014 UK Shell
48/14-G11, G11Z &
G11Y
Noble Al White Development Well Site Geologist
Nov 2014 Holland Shell JOU-1 Onshore Test Well Well Site Geologist
Nov-Dec 2014 UK Total 29/5b-F10 Prospector 1 HPHT Well Site Geologist
Jan 2015 UK Total 29/5b-F10Z Prospector 1 HPHT Well Site Geologist
Feb - Mar 2015 UK Total 29/5b-F10X Prospector 1 HPHT Well Site Geologist
Jun 2015 UK Total 214/30a-G2 Sedco 714 Development Well Site Geologist
Aug 15-Jan 16 UK Total 29/5b-F10W Prospector 1 HPHT Well Site Geologist
Feb 2016 UK Total 29/5b-H3 Row an Gorilla 5 HPHT Well Site Geologist
Jun 2016 UK Total 22/30c-G5 Galaxy 1 HPHT Well Site Geologist