Nzube Komolafe
Edinburgh,UK
Summary
Experienced Geoscientist with 12+ years of experience in subsurface analysis, data integration, and applied research in the UK North Sea and international basins. Expertise in seismic interpretation, uncertainty and risk analysis, GIS-based spatial analysis, and technical reporting. Committed to transitioning into energy-transition and research-focused roles, leveraging industry expertise and analytical skills for academic research projects. Values include resilience, a growth mindset, and collaborative working.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Career Break
Voluntary Redundancy
Edinburgh
2023.01 - Current
- I took the opportunity to take voluntary redundancy from Capricorn Energy Plc and have a career break and I am now actively seeking a research‑focused role aligned with energy transition, applied geoscience, and academic–industry collaboration.
Geoscientist (Mid North Sea High, SNS Asset)
Capricorn Energy Plc
Edinburgh
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Evaluated and matured Triassic plays and prospects within UK operated licences using integrated seismic, well, and GIS datasets.
- Conducted dry hole/well failure analysis across multiple play levels, embedding results into corporate exploration platforms and ArcGIS workflows to enhance decision-making.
- Produced play fairway maps, Gross Depositional Environment (GDE) maps, and Common Risk Segment (CRS) maps, facilitating informed prospect ranking and strategic exploration.
- Contributed subsurface input to exploration well planning, including assessment of pressure, temperature, and operational risk.
- Authored and assured Block Application Reports, End of Well Reports, Well Evaluation Reports, and Relinquishment Reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and supporting project transparency.
Geoscientist (Exploration & New Ventures)
Cairn Energy Plc
Edinburgh
2011.01 - 2021.01
- Worked across UK Central North Sea, Greenland, and Tunisia assets within multidisciplinary exploration teams.
- Delivered evaluations of prospects and leads through integrated seismic interpretation, volumetric assessment, and subsurface risk analysis, enhancing decision-making in exploration.
- Led Dry Hole / Well Failure Analysis studies, integrating insights into exploration screening workflows to improve future prospect evaluations.
- Compiled and curated acreage and regional datasets, integrating spatial and non-spatial data to support prospectivity analysis.
- Conducted regional seismic-stratigraphic studies, including Neogene stratigraphy of the Disko West area, West Greenland.
- Supported New Ventures screening across South America and Africa, including farm-in evaluations, play analysis, and carried out GIS-based play statistics to facilitate corporate decision-making.
- Participated in offshore operations including drilling, seismic acquisition, and stratigraphic seabed sampling programmes.
- Maintained corporate and project databases using verified data sources and quality control standards.
Geosupport Engineer
Cairn Energy Plc
Edinburgh
2009.01 - 2010.12
- Conducted literature reviews of public-domain datasets to deliver regional and sub-regional prospectivity assessments.
- Performed regional seismic interpretation and produced GIS and Petrosys maps to visualise stratigraphic and spatial patterns.
- Managed geospatial data transfer and QA/QC across multidisciplinary teams to ensure data consistency.
- Managed map version control to ensure reproducibility and accessibility of spatial outputs.
- Supported offshore exploration and drilling campaigns in West Greenland, contributing to data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Quantitative Interpretation Geoscientist
Ikon Science Ltd
London
2008.01 - 2009.04
- Delivered rock physics and seismic interpretation projects integrating petrophysical, geophysical, and geological data to minimise exploration risks for clients.
- Managed licence evaluation projects from prospect assessment to reporting and presentation, overseeing 25th round license block ownership.
Education
MSc - Petroleum Geoscience (Basin Evolution and Dynamics)
Royal Holloway, University of London
UK /2006 - /2007
MSc - Computing and IT
University of Luton
UK /2004 - /2005
BSc - Geology
University of Calabar
Nigeria 1998.01 - 2002.01
Skills
- Subsurface & Geological Analysis: Seismic interpretation (2D & 3D), stratigraphic analysis, prospect evaluation, volumetric and uncertainty assessment
- Data Analysis & Integration: Multi-dataset integration, spatial analysis, risk synthesis, interpretation of complex geological data
- Software: ArcGIS / ArcGIS Pro, Petrel, Paradigm SeisEarth, RokDoc, Paleoscan, Kingdom SMT, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Volumetric and Risk Analysis, Energy and Analytics databases
- Research & Reporting: Technical report writing, literature review, data QA/QC, presentation of findings to technical team, joint-venture partners and non-technical audiences
- Project & Team Working: Multi-project delivery, interdisciplinary collaboration, time management
Selected Courses & Field Work
- Overpressure in Petroleum Systems & Geopressure Prediction in Petroleum Systems – (Nautilus, 2022)
- Exploration Analyst – (Exprodat, 2022)
- Practical Salt Tectonics – (RPS Energy, 2021)
- Play Analysis for Targeted Prospect Identification – (Nautilus, 2019)
- Rift Systems Geology & Sedimentation (Gulf of Corinth, Greece) – (Field Work, 2019)
- Carbonate Sedimentology & Sequence Stratigraphy (Paradox Basin, Utah) – (Field Work, 2018)
- Sequence Stratigraphy (Utah) – (Field Work, 2014)
- Risk Analysis, Prospect Evaluation & Exploration Economics – (Rose & Associates, 2012)
- Seismic & Sequence Stratigraphy for Play Prediction & Basin Analysis – (Nautilus, 2012)
- Prospect Evaluation & Volumetric Methods – (Nautilus, 2011)
- Geological Interpretation of Well Logs – (Nautilus, 2010)
- Exploration & Production in a Mature Basin: North Sea Petroleum Geology – (PESGB, 2009)
- Foundations of Petrophysics – (Petroskills, 2009)
Personal Interests
Singing, volunteering in charities, spending time with friends and family
Extra-Curricular Roles
- Participant in ‘Shadow4Success’ Programme, Capricorn Energy,2022
- Committee Member Eco Team, Capricorn Energy, 2019 – 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Career Break
Voluntary Redundancy
2023.01 - Current
Geoscientist (Mid North Sea High, SNS Asset)
Capricorn Energy Plc
2022.01 - 2023.01
Geoscientist (Exploration & New Ventures)
Cairn Energy Plc
2011.01 - 2021.01
Geosupport Engineer
Cairn Energy Plc
2009.01 - 2010.12
Quantitative Interpretation Geoscientist
Ikon Science Ltd
2008.01 - 2009.04
BSc - Geology
University of Calabar
1998.01 - 2002.01
MSc - Petroleum Geoscience (Basin Evolution and Dynamics)
Royal Holloway, University of London
/2006 - /2007
MSc - Computing and IT
University of Luton
/2004 - /2005