Kwame Boateng

Results-oriented petroleum engineer with expertise in reservoir engineering, production process engineering, and enhanced recovery. Adept at collaborating in the petroleum industry to contribute to energy solutions and sustainability. Proficient in VBA programming, Aspen HYSYS Process Simulation, PROSPER Simulation, and Microsoft Office. Demonstrated problem-solving skills through successful completion of team-based petroleum engineering projects.

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

• Winner, Knight Piésold Engineering Challenge 2017
• Provost Excellent Student Award 2020
• Provost Excellent Student Award 2021
• Provost Excellent Student Award 2022

• Winner, Knight Piésold Bridge Engineering Challenge 2017
• Provost Excellent Students Award 2020
• Provost Excellent Students Award 2021
• Provost Excellent Students Award 2022

Well Design and Crude Optimization    04/2022

·  Collaborated with 5 peers in designing production wells utilizing PROSPER simulator

·  Carried out sensitivity analysis to optimize crude production

·  Troubleshot flow assurance issues (wax deposition and hydrate formation)

Carbon Intensity Calculator      08/2023

·  Categorized carbon emissions at crude oil production stages into various scopes

·  Leveraged Microsoft Excel VBA programmer to develop a carbon intensity calculator

·  Incorporated AI in suggesting mitigation techniques based on calculated carbon intensity values

·  Resolved a case study using developed calculator

Crude and Natural Gas Processing Design    08/2023

·  Steered a team in constructing a detailed crude oil and gas processing plant that met specific patron  requirements and optimized crude efficiency

·  Utilized Aspen HYSYS for process simulation and design optimization

·  Conducted a cost-benefit evaluation to determine the economic validity of the proposed design

Field Development Plan for the hypothetical “Shata” Offshore Oilfield

·  Steered a multidisciplinary team in the design and implementation of a comprehensive FDP targeting optimal recovery of hydrocarbons.

·  Carried out a thorough reservoir characterization using well logs, seismic data, and core samples to define reservoir boundaries and estimate hydrocarbon volumes.

·  Formulated multiple reservoir models using Eclipse to simulate production scenarios, evaluate recovery methods, and forecast field performance over the project’s life cycle.

·  Designed a drilling program that included the selection of well locations, trajectories, and completion techniques to maximize reservoir contact and minimize environmental impact.

·  Integrated enhanced oil recovery (EOR) strategies, such as water flooding and gas injection, into the FDP to boost recovery rates and extend the field's economic lifespan.

·  Carried out economic evaluations and risk assessments, analyzing various development scenarios to optimize CAPEX and OPEX while ensuring alignment with regulatory and environmental standards.

·  Presented the FDP to faculty experts, receiving commendation for the innovative approach to field development, economic efficiency, and adherence to sustainability practices.