W. Norman Kent
wnkent@msn.com
281-341-1398
SUMMARY
Geologist / Project Manager with innovative, disciplined approach to
solving petroleum exploration problems. Proven ability to integrate surface
and subsurface data in hydrocarbon-systems approach to prospect generation and
quantitative ranking. Self-motivated and adept in establishing and maintaining
working relationships with foreign companies and governments.
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Multi-year project experience in the United
States, the Middle East, China and India. Managed both temporary and
expatriate offices in foreign locations.
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First person experience in most aspects of
petroleum exploration including satellite image and air photo
interpretation, field mapping, well site log, core and sample evaluation,
seismic interpretation, subsurface mapping, prospect generation,
quantitative prospect risking and economic evaluation.
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Experience in resource and reserve assessment in
both carbonate and clastic reservoir systems.
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Conducted training courses in log analysis and
balanced cross section construction and application
WORK HISTORY
Unocal
1975 - 2000
Project Manager/Senior Consulting Geologist: Unocal
Corporation, Sugarland, Texas, India-Bangladesh-China Region, Assam Project
(1998-2000)
Project Manager/Senior Advising Geologist: Unocal
Fareast Development Corp., Sugarland, Texas, Chuan-U Project (1995-1998)
Exploration Manager: Unocal
Syria Limited, Damascus, Syria (1994- 1995)
Chief Geologist: Unocal Syria Limited, Damascus,
Syria (1992-1994)
Regional Geologist: Western Region, Bakersfield,
California (1989-1992)
Area Exploration Geologist: Denver Basin Area,
Casper, Wyoming (1984-1989)
Exploration/Area Exploration Geologist: Eastern
North Slope, Anchorage, Alaska(1975-1984)
EDUCATION
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MS Geology, University of Northern Arizona
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BS Geology, University of Arizona
SKILLS
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Regional hydrocarbon system specialist
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Expert in prospect generation and evaluation
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Experienced in intercultural relationships and foreign project
management
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Expertise in Unix and PC Geologic tools
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Unix: Landmark's StratWorks, Seisworks,
OpenWorks, SDI Montague, OpenJournal and Paradigm's GeoSec
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PC: Geographix, Prism, Micrografx Designer,
Arcview, Windows, and Microsoft Office Suite,