Soumen Deshmukh
Research Scholar,
Department of Earth Sciences
IIT Roorkee
Superintending Geophysicist,
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
Email: deshmukh_soumen@ongc.co.in / s_deshmukh@es.iitr.ac.in
Short Bio:
Soumen Deshmukh from West Bengal, India completed his Post Graduation in Applied Geophysics from the Indian School of Mines (ISM-IIT) Dhanbad in the year 2011. Following his graduation, he worked on gas-hydrate reservoir characterization at the National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad. In 2013, he joined India’s energy anchor Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. as an exploration geophysicist. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the Department of Earth Science, IIT Roorkee, India, in addition to job assignments at ONGC.
Areas of Interest:
Exploration Geophysics, Advanced seismic study for Unconventional Exploration, Reservoir Characterization, AI and Machine Learning in Reservoir Characterization, Quantitative Seismic Interpretation, Geomechanics
RESEARCH STATEMENT
As a geophysicist specializing in quantitative seismic interpretation for property modeling, my research aims to bridge the gap between traditional seismic interpretation and advanced modeling techniques. By integrating seismic data with other geophysical and geological information, my work seeks to create more accurate and detailed property models that can help optimize exploration and production decisions.
Through the use of advanced seismic imaging and inversion techniques, my research seeks to uncover previously hidden geological features and properties. By developing novel approaches to data integration and analysis, I aim to provide insights into complex geological systems and improve our understanding of subsurface structures and properties.
Ultimately, my research aims to contribute to the development of more effective and sustainable resource exploration and production practices. By providing accurate and detailed property models, my work can help minimize exploration risk, optimize production strategies, and reduce environmental impacts.
SKILLS
- Mapping and reservoir characterization of Gas hydrate reservoir.
- Nine-year experience in seismic data interpretation of Krishna Godavari Basin and Western offshore basin, India.
- Works on petrophysical property modeling and quantitative seismic interpretation.
Software : Petrel E&P Software by Schlumberger, DecisionSpace® Geosciences by Halliburton, HampsonRussell by CGG, MATLAB
Languages : English, Hindi, Bengali
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
2020 KDMIPE, ONGC annual award for 3D Geomechanical modeling in KG basin, India
2018 KDMIPE, ONGC annual award for advanced seismic interpretation in Permian-Kommugudem Formation, KG basin, India
2016 KDMIPE, ONGC annual award for pore pressure study in KG basin, India
2015 ONGC CMD award for 3D Petroleum system modeling in KG basin, India
2012 Qualified CSIR-NET in Earth Science
2011 Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Geology and Geophysics
2008 Qualified Joint Admission test (JAM) for Masters in Physics
MEMBERSHIPS
- Life member of the Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG), India
- Life member of the Association of Petroleum Geologists (APG), India
PUBLICATIONS
2020 Deshmukh, S., Sharma, R., Chaudhary, M., HariLal, 2020, Integrated 3D geomechanical modeling and its application for well planning in Bantumilli South area, Krishna-Godavari Basin, India., The Leading Edge, Vol 39(3), 182-187. https://doi.org/10.1190/tle39030182.1
2017 Deshmukh, S., Ganguly, A., Ao, I., Karvannan, K., Krishna, R., Sinha, A.K., 2017, Synrift sequence: a major play for future exploration, KG Basin, ONGC Bulletin, 52 (2), 61-74. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340664249
2016 Karvannan, K., Deshmukh, S., Ganguly, A., Choudhary, M., Basar, A., 2016, Pore Pressure Analysis and Demarcation of HP-HT areas within Synrift and Raghavapuram Formations in Krishna Godavari Basin, India, ONGC Bulletin, 51 (2), 128-134. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341788117
CONFERENCES
2020 Omer, S., Deshmukh, S., Tomor, P.S., Mishra, R.K., Harilal, 2020, Source facies characterization for Shale Gas exploration using seismic inversion & AVO analysis: A Case Study from Krishna-Godavari Basin, India: Society of Petroleum Geophysicist, Extended Abstract presented at 13th Biennial International Conference & Exposition, SPG, Kochi, India. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341788125
2020 Deshmukh, S., Omer, S., Tomor, P.S., HariLal, 2020, Shale Gas Sweet Spot Identification Using Quantitative Seismic Interpretation (QSI) and Neural Network in Krishna-Godavari Basin, India: SPE, AAPG, SEG, Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) – Conference, USA. (Available in onepetro.org) https://doi.org/10.15530/urtec-2020-2710
2020 Deshmukh, S., Rana, M.S., Krishna, R., 2016, A layer striping approach for estimation of Q Factor and Reflection Coefficient using spectral ratio method: Society of Petroleum Geophysicist, Extended Abstract presented at 11th Biennial International Conference & Exposition, SPG, Jaipur, India. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340655112