Geology/Expert Profile
Nusrat Kamal Siddiqui
Expertise
I am a petroleum exploration geologist with about 30 years of experience. I can answer questions on stratigraphy, log interpretation, field studies based on set of logs and core results, general geology etc. Can provide guidance for career planning in earth sciences. Can not help in questions about hard rocks, igneous petrology & mineralogy, sequence stratigraphy and seismic.
Experience in the area
Petroleum Exploration - field geology, stratigraphy, prospect generation, interpretation of satellite imagery (visual), log interpretation.
Organizations
Retired in May, 2006 as Senior Manager Exploration from Pakistan Petroleum Limited after serving 26 years. Since then continuing in active service with petroleum exploration companies.A cumulative experience of about 40 years covers 30 years in petroleum exploration, 5 years hydrogeology experience in Libya, and about 5 years of dam geology in Pakistan.
Publications
-AAPG Bulletin (Vol.88, July, 2004); paper on Sui Main Limestone (Eocene), a prolific gas reservoir in Pakistan. -Have presented papers on diversified topics ranging from spirituality, flood control, remote sensing and off course geology in France, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE, Kashmir, India and Pakistan that have been published in respective Special Proceedings. -ONGC Bulletin(India) Vol. 44, Number 2, December, 2009; Chapter 19.A & 19.B on basin architecture and stratigraphy of Pakistan, p.402-474.
Education/Credentials
BSc Honours in Geology and Master of Science in Petroleum and Structural Geology. PGD from ITC, The Netherlands.
Awards and Honors
-Active member of AAPG since 1990, and founding member of PAPG (a local affiliate of AAPG). -Life member of SEGMITE & AGID, and Senior Editor of SEGMITE magazine. -Member of the Board of Studies, i. Department of Petroleum & Gas Engineering (BUITMS, Quetta), and ii. Geology Department, Sindh University, Jamshoro. -Member of Stratigraphic Committee of Pakistan. -Represented Mining Journal, UK in Pakistan till 2007. -Chairman of Annual Technical Conference (ATC)& Oil Show, an SPE/PAPG annual event, in 2003. -Chairman Technical Committee (ATC, 2002).
What do you like about this subject?
I would only say,I love it!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
To publish my book on Petroleum Geology and Stratigraphy of Pakistan, which is in final stages of compilation.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
If you keep your ears and eyes open in the field, the rocks talk to you; they even smile!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saad | 05/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| nandani | 05/09/12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | thank you very much. when i am ..... |
| Saeed | 05/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You Very Much Sir |
| Saeed | 05/08/12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Thank You Sir |
| Hassan Ali | 05/08/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Nusrat Kamal Siddiqui
2012-05-22 Asking Question:
Asif, The best way for you is to read 'Geology and Tectonics of Pakistan' (Kazmi & Jan, 1997). You will find answers to so many of your questions on tectonics of Pakistan.You may see page 35 of the
2012-05-18 well log interpretation:
Sioge, 1. Every electric log has a typical and somewhat different response against typical petrophysical characteristics.The best way to interpret the logs is to lay (on depth) the full suite side by
2012-05-14 Role of Petroleum Geologist:
Niaz, If you can get hold of the the following paper, it will provide you a good example of how a Petroleum Geologist (PG) can contribute during the field development. "Kandhkot Gas Field, Geological
2012-05-11 Petroleum System of Central Indus Basin:
Niaz, Please read my following paper that basically deals with Central Pakistan and Sui Main Limestone. However, you may get the idea about the petroleum system in the region. "Siddiqui, N. K., 2004
2012-05-08 Pakistan Geological Similarities To Siberia and Persian Gulf:
Saeed, It was the minimum possible technical jargon I had to use to make my point. However, your question does not indicate that you are a Layman as such. Pakistan has two major Sedimentary Basins
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