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Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah

Geo-Scientist

Muhammad Ali Sha

Experienced wellsite geoscientist with 12 years in the energy sector, specializing in XRD, XRF and SRA operations and interpretation for conventional and unconventional reservoirs. Skilled in canister desorption for shale wells, reservoir correlation, project management and client-facing delivery for national and international operators.

Core expertise

  • Wellsite geoscience services; XRD, XRF, SRA operation and data interpretation
  • Shale reservoir evaluation and canister desorption workflows
  • Reservoir correlation and integrated geochemical interpretation
  • Sample processing, QA/QC and laboratory workflow management
  • Project management, sales support and client liaison

Selected industry experience

  • Lead XRD operator, Wellsite Hub X‑1 (PPL)
  • Canister desorption and shale testing for UEPL (Muqim‑1, Mubarak South‑1) and OGDCL wells (Pasakhi Deep‑07, Kunnar Deep‑10)
  • Wellsite geoscience services at Suleman‑2, Kotri North X‑1 and other PPL/OGDCL projects
  • Laboratory sample processing for Dubai Petroleum, Tatweer, MOL Pakistan, Mari Petroleum, PGNiG and others at Express Lab Pakistan
  • Project geologist on integrated geochemical studies for Mari Petroleum and Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Training & certifications

  • XRD / XRF / SRA operator training, Weatherford Labs, Houston (2014)
  • Surface sampling and desorption core handling training, Weatherford (Abu Dhabi / USA)
  • Routine Core Analysis for E&P (Haward Technology, 2024)
  • Reservoir characterization; Static & Dynamic reservoir modelling (Reservoir Solutions, 2024)
  • ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (HKV Academy, 2022)
  • PVT training (Weatherford, 2019)

Education & memberships

  • M.Phil. Applied Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore (2019)
  • B.Sc. Geology, University of Peshawar (2012)
  • EXCOM Member, Pakistan Association of Petroleum Geologists (PAPG)
  • Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

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