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Dr. Mohamed Zayed AwadProject Leader & Editor-in-Chief

Project Team

Eng. El Fatih WadidiProject Manager

Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed AliProject Team Leader

Ms. Safaa MudathirExecutive Assistant

Ms. Leem Osman Technical Writer

Mr. Leong Khee MengFormer Project Consultant

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Biography of the Authors

Abdalla DakeenAbdalla received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1987. He obtained his M.Sc in Geology from Al Neelain University, Sudan in 2014. Currently he is working as a G & G section head in E & P directorate at Sudapet Company. His main interest is towards basin modeling, petroleum system analysis and sequence stratigraphy.

Abdalla Elhag Ibrahim received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1976. He obtained his M.Sc. in Geophysics from King A/Alaziz University and his Ph.D. from University of Leeds, UK. He supervised many projects of post graduates and undergraduates since 1995. His scientific interest is mainly towards gravity and seismic reflection methods, regional geology and geotectonics.

Abdalla Gumaa Farwa received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology – Geophysics and M.Sc. in Geology from University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1973 and 1978 respectively. He gained a diploma degree in Geology from University of Bordeaux-1, France in 1980. Currently, he is working as Associate Professor of geophysics in the University of Khartoum. His scientific interest is mainly towards gravity field and sedimentary basins evolution with special interest in earth science education.

Abdel Halim Hassan El-Nadi received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology and M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1971 and 1980 respectively. He obtained his Ph.D. from Nottingham University, U. K., in 1984 in Geology. Currently, he hols a post of a Professor in the University of Khartoum. His scientific interest is mainly towards basement geology and geotectonic and their mineral potentialities.

Abdellatif Ahmed Wadidi received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 2001. He joined BGC in 2004, WNPOC in 2005 and Sudapak Co. 2009 as exploration team leader. Currently, he is working as Geophysical section head in Staroil Co. His interest is mainly towards seismic 2D/3D data interpretation and mapping, prospect generation and hydrocarbon resource assessment.

Adil Ali Ibrahim received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1981. He has a long experience in Muglad, Melut and Blue Nile Basins. He worked in Chevron Sudan and Egypt for many years as well as in the oil companies in Yemen, Sultanate of Oman & UAE (Abu Dhabi). Currently, he is working as the Director of the E&P Division, Sudapet Co. His scientific interest is mainly towards hydrocarbon exploration and development.

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Ahmed Elgaili Ali Ibrahim received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology & Physics from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1996. From 2007 to 2009 he joined PetroSA, Sudan as a Senior Operation Geophysicist. He has experience in Geophysical Operation in Sudapet Company. He is currently working as Technical Executive, Sudapet Company. His interest is on seismic data processing and interpretation.

Ahmed Eltayeb Adam received his B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1999 and 2011, respectively. He was employed at he Ministry of Petroleum between 2001-2005 and Petrodar Operating Company from 2006 to 2011. He worked as a Geology Section Head in Alsudan Energia Company between 2012-2014. Currently, he is prospect evaluation specialist. His scientific interest is mainly towards seismic interpretation, prospect generation mapping and sequence stratigraphy.

Ahmed Fadul Jubralla received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1973. He obtained his M.Sc. from the International Institute for Aerial Survey and Earth Science (ITC), Delft/Leiden, the Netherlands in 1977. He worked as a Technical Services Manager in WNPOC. His scientific interest is mainly towards hydrocarbon exploration and development, including reservoir modeling studies, production geology and reservoir management.

Ali Ahmed Mohamed Eisawi received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology and M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1994 and 1999, respectively. He obtained his Ph.D. in 2007 from Technische Universität, Berlin, Germany. He started his career as a Teaching Assistant at University of Al Neelain since 1995, later promoted to Assistant Professor in 2011. Currently, he is Associate Professor and Head Department of Petroleum Geology, Faculty of Petroleum and Minerals, Al Neelain University in Khartoum, Sudan. His scientific research is mainly towards palynology, stratigraphy and petroleum geology.

Ali Sayed Mohamed received his B.Sc., in Geology and Mining from the University of Juba, Khartoum, Sudan in 1994. He gained his M.Sc. degree in Sedimentology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1998 and his Ph.D. in sedimentology and reservoir geology from the Institute of Geology-Technical University Freiberg, Germany in 2003. He started his career as a Teaching Assistant at University of Juba since 1995, later promoted to Assistant Professor in 2004. Currently, he works at the Petroleum Laboratories Reseach and Studies, Ministry of Oil and Gas, Sudan. His scientific interest is mainly towards sedimentology and reservoir geology.

Awad Babelkhair Ibrahim received his B.Sc. in Geology from Bagdad University, Iraq in 1982. He obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Palynology from Sheffield University, U.K., in 1992 and 1997, respectively. He joined the Geological Research Authority of Sudan (GRAS) as a Geologist and later Petroleum Geologist between 1982-1989. In the period 2002-2011 he worked as a consultant geologist at the Research and development unit, Central Petroleum Laboratories (CPL), Sudan. Currently, he is working as an Upstream Research Manager in Sudapet Company. His interest is mainly towards Biostratigraphy, geochemistry and Petroleum Geology.

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Basheer Ahmed Elubid Easia received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Hydrogeology from Al Neelain University, Sudan in 2004 and his M.Sc. in Applications of Remote sensing and GIS in Water Resources Assessment and Development, from Al Neelain University in 2012. Currently, he is working as Lecturer at Al Neelain University. His scientific interest is mainly towards Remote sensing, GIS and their application in Hydrogeology.

Bushra Ibrahim Elhur received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology and M.Sc. in Geology from University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1983 and 1993, respectively. He worked as field geologist at the geological Research Authority of Sudan (GRAS) in the period 1984-1998. He joined the Oil Exploration & Production Authority, Sudan (OEPA) as a senior geologist in the period 1998-2001 and then as a promotion manager (free blocks) from 2001 to 2003. Currently, he is working as Deputy Exploration Manager in Petroenergy Oil and Gas Operating Company, Sudan. His scientific interest is toward structural geology and geotectonics.

Derek Fairhead did Joint B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics and Geology at Durham and an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Geophysics at Newcastle on the seismicity of Africa and the crustal structure of the East African Rift System based on gravity data. He is an Emeritus Professor of Applied Geophysics. He now heads GETECH (Geophysical Exploration Technology), a division of the University of Leeds Industrial Services Ltd., a wholly University owned company. His main academic interests lie in Applied Geophysics: geological and geophysical controls on sedimentary basin development within and along the margins of the continents; and crust/mantle processes related to: rifting and break-up of continents and the influence that plate tectonics has on continental tectonics. This involves the integration of gravity, magnetic and seismic data.

Edin Akhmad Syaripudin received his B.Sc. in the Department of Geology, Faculty of Earth Sciences and Mineral Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia in 2003. He worked as an Assistant Manager Middle East & Africa Area - Overseas Team Project Management, PERTAMINA and then joined Coral Petroleum Operating Company, Sudan as a senior geologist. His scientific interest is in petrophysical analysis and geological modeling.

El Fatih Abdalla A. Wadidi received his B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Surveying Engineering from University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1993 and 2003, respectively. He gained a higher diploma in Management from Africa Internatioal University, Sudan in 2006, and received his MBA from University for Sciences and Technology in 2010. Currently, he is working as GIS & DM Section Head. His scientific interest is mainly towards GIS technology and knowledge management in oil organizations.

Farah Salih Farah received his B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Petroleum Geology from University of Patrice Lumumba People’s Friendship University Moscow, Russia in 1987 and 1989, respectively. He obtained his Ph.D. in Geology and Petroleum Geochemistry at Russian State University of Oil and Gas (Gubkin), Moscow, Russian Federation, 2009. Currently, he is working as Assistant Professor in Al Neelain University. His scientific interest is mainly towards Petroleum Geochemistry.

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Foo Wah Yang received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Malaya, Malaysia in 1979. He obtained his M.Sc. in Petroleum Geology, from the Imperial College, University of London, England in 1985. He had a 30 years of solid E&P experience in PETRONAS from 1979 till retirement in 2009 where had been engaged in various capacity from petroleum geologist to GM/CEO of Joint Ventures. He worked at Sudapet as E&P Advisor from 2009 to 2012. Currently, he is working as the President of Bashayer Petroleum Operating Company (Sudan Red Sea Block 15). His scientific interest is towards unconventional approach in marginal fields’ development utilising development-while-exploring (DWE) techniques, mobile offshore facilities, and minimum facilities platform for cluster fields’ development in shallow waters.

Gamal Abdalla Ali Mohammed Et Toam received his B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1985 and 1996, respectively. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Russian State University for Oil and Gas named after I. M. Gubkin, Russian Federation in 2005 in Geology (Geophysics). He worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering, Sebha University, Libya (between 2011-2014). Currently he is in charge of the Department of Higher education- Quality Insurance in the Faculty of Petroleum and Minerals, Al Neelain University. He is mainly interested in petrophysics, seismic interpretation, gravity and geoelectrical methods.

Hiba Abdalla Mahgoub Ahmed received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1996 and 2004, respectively. She obtained her Ph.D. in 2009 in Chemistry, from the University of Khartoum. Her scientific interest is mainly towards downstream testing and source rock geochemistry.

Hussein Ali Ahmed Idris received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 2002 and his M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics from Al Neelain University, Sudan in 2003. Currently, he is working as Section Head at the Exploration Dept. in Petro-Energy Oil Operating Company. His scientific interest is mainly towards seismic interpretation and petroleum system investigation.

Ibrahim Ahmed Ali Babikir received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology and M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1987 and 1994, respectively. He obtained his Ph.D. from Al Neelain University/Berlin Free University, Berlin, Germany in 2006. He is the Team Leader of the Sudapet book project. He worked as an Associate Professor of remote sensing & GIS at the Faculty of Petroleum and Minerals/Al Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan. Currently, working in Taibah University, Madina Munawarah, KSA. His scientific interest is mainly towards geological applications of Remote Sensing and GIS, Regional Geology and Sedimentology.

Imadeldin Ismail Malik Daldoom received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology & Mining from the University of Juba, Sudan in 1999. Currently he is working as Senior Explorationist in the White Nile Petroleum Operating Company (WNPOC). His scientific interest is mainly towards petroleum system analysis and seismic interpretation.

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Khalid Abdelrahman Elsayed Zeinelabdein received his B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1997 and 2002, respectively. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, the Russian Federation in 2007. Currently, he is working as an associate professor of remote sensing and GIS at the Faculty of Petroleum and Minerals, Al Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan. His scientific interest is mainly towards the applications of Remote Sensing and GIS in Regional Geological mapping, hydrogeological investigations and mineral exploration.

Khalid Salih Osman Salih received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from University of Juba, Sudan in 1999. Currently, he is working as Senior Explorationist in the White Nile Petroleum Operating Company (WNPOC). His scientific interest is mainly towards petroleum system analysis and 2D/3D seismic interpretation.

Mahir Khalil Abd El Fatah received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Juba, Sudan in 1996. Worked as staff geoscientist in PETRONAS Carigali, SDN and have been seconded to Yemen, Ethiopia and Cameroon. He worked for Sudapak, Sudapet company, Sudan from 2007 to 2012 as consultant exploration geologist. Currently, he is working as exploration manager, OEPA, Ministry of Petroleum, Sudan. His scientific interest is mainly towards prospect generation, reservoir geology & modeling and resource classification.

Mohamed Mohamed Hamid Ahmed received his B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Juba, Sudan in 1995 and 2008, respectively. He obtained his Ph.D. in Structural Geology 2013 from the University of Khartoum, Sudan. Currently, seconded by Sudapet Company to work in Petro-Energy Oil Operating Company in a capacity of deputy exploration manager. His scientific interest is mainly towards Structural Geology.

Mohamed Zayed Awad received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology and M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1984 and 1987, respectively. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biostratigraphy from Institute of Earth Sciences, Technical University of Berlin, Germany in 1994. He is an Assistant professor at the university of khartoum, Sudan. He has a long working experience in the petroleum sector of the Sudan. He worked as Exploration Manager in APCO, OEPA, Sudapet Co. Ltd., E&P General Manager in Selima Co. and as Vice President in APCO, CORAL, STAROIL and Al-Sudan Energia Oil Operating Company. Currently, he is leading the oil sector as Minister of Petroleum and Gas. His scientific interest is mainly towards stratigraphy, petroleum geology and petroleum geostatistics.

Muna Ghaboush Mohamed El Dawi received her B.Sc., in Faculty of Science, Al Mansoura University, Egypt, 1990. She gained a M. Sc. degree in Geology (Geophysics), Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, 1998. She obtained her Ph.D. in Geophysics (Gravity and Magnetic), Faculty of Geomatics and Information Technology, University of Geosciences, China, 2005. Currently, she is working as Associated professor, Al Neelain University, Faculty of Petroleum and Minerals, Department of Geophysics, Khartoum. Her scientific interest is mainly towards gravity and magnetic geophysical applications.

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Musab Mohamed Elmahi Eltahir received his B.Sc. in Geology from Al Neelain University, Sudan in 2000 and his M.Sc. in Petroleum Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 2007. Currently, he is working as a Development Geologist in Greater Nile Petroleum Operation Company. His interest is mainly towards reservoir characterization.

Mutwakil Nafi Fadil Elmula received his B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Sebha, Libya in 1990. He gained a M. Sc. degree in Sedimentology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1997. He obtained his Ph.D. in Petroleum Geology from China University of Geosciences, China in 2003. He is employed as a Lecturer at the University of Dongola since 1997, later promoted to Assistant Professor in 2005 . He worked at the Eritreaian Institute of Technology (EIT), College of Engineering and Technology, Department of Mining Engineering, Asmra between 2011-2014. Currently, he holds a post of Associate Professor at the University of Dongola, Faculty of Earth Science and Mining. His scientific interest is mainly towards sedimentology and stratigraphy.

Naila Mohamed Osman Babiker is a director of the Seismological Research Institute, National Centre of Research in Khartoum, Sudan. She received B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. degrees in geology from the University of Khartoum in 1994 and 1998, respectively. She was awarded a doctoral degree at the Sudan Academy in 2010 for a dissertation on seismic hazards. She joined the Seismological Research Institutes in 1996 as a research assistant and she holds a position of Assistant Professor since 2010.

NourAlla Elamin Babiker Ahmed received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 2002. He is currently working as a Geophysicist in Sudapet Company. His interest mainly is towards seismic interpretation, sedimentology and G & G prospect generation.

Omer Babikir Abdel Rahim received his B.Sc., in Applied Geology from the Faculty of Science, Damascus University, Syria in 1993. He got a Higher Diploma in General Geology with special emphasis on Petroleum Geology as well as an M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Khartoum in 1997 and 1999, respectively. He worked as exploration geologist at the Geological Research Authority of Sudan between 1997-1999. Currently, he is working at the Central Petroleum Laboratories “CPL”, Ministry of Petroleum. His scientific interest is mainly towards biostratigraphy and sedimentology.

Omer El Badri Ali received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1967 and 1972, respectively. He obtained a Ph.D. degree in Sedimentology Palaeoecology from Reading University, U.K. in 1978. Currently he is working as Professor in the University of Khartoum. His scientific interest is mainly towards sedimentology, palaeontology and petroleum geology.

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Ramy Saleem Eisa Abdallah received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology, from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 2007. He joined the Ministry of Science and Technology, as Assistant Researcher, and later Petrodar Petroleum Operating Company as Seismic Interpreter Geophysicist, Great Sahara Petroleum Operating Company as Seismic Interpreter Geoscientist, Al-Sudan Energia Oil Operating Company as Seismic Interpreter Geoscientist. Currently, he is working as Sr. Seismic Interpreter Geoscientist at Exploration Department, Sudapet. His scientific interest is mainly towards seismic interpretation.

Ranya Elmahi Abdullah received her B.Sc. degree in geology from the University of Khartoum in 2001, higher diploma in petroleum geology from the University of Khartoum 2002. She worked as senior geologist at Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company from 2002 -2010, worked as marketing manager (Saudi Geophysical Company) from 2012 -2015. Currently, she is working for UETMT as business manager.

Robert Bussert, received his Diploma degree and Ph.D. in Geology and Palaeontology, TU Berlin, 1987 & 1998 respectively. He held several positions as research and Teaching Assistant at the Technische Universität Berlin (Germany). From 2010 to 2013 he was employed as a Senior Geologist at Gaz de France Suez E&P in Germany (Lingen). Currently, he works as a permanent Teaching Assistant at the Institute of Applied Geosciences,Technische Universität Berlin. His interest is towards sedimentology, regional geology and petroleum geology of northeast Africa.

Saba Babiker Elkhalil received her B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Khartoum in 1997. She worked at Sudapet between 2005-2015. Currently, she hold a post of Senior Geo-modeler at Saudi Aramco Company. Her scientific interest is mainly towards sedimentology and geo-modeling.

Safwat Elbari Elhaj received his B.Sc. in Applied Geophysics from University of Damascus in 1995. He obtained a M.Sc. degree on Geophysics from Al Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan in 2012. Currently, he is working as Principle Reservoir Geophysicist in Sudapet Company. His main interest is in seismic inversion.

Saif Elislam Suliman Mohamed Elhassan received his B.Sc. in Geology from Al Neelain University, Sudan in 1997. He is a Senior Exploration Geologist, working in the oil industry for more than 15 years. Currently, he is working as Section Head of Basin Studies, Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company. His interest is towards seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy and petroleum system analysis.

Sri Hartanto received his B.Sc. in Geology from InstitutTeknologi Bandung (ITB)-Indonesia in 2002. He joined Coral Petroleum Operating Company, Sudan as Senior Geophysicist and then as Exploration Manager. His main interest is towards seismic interpretation, fault seal analysis and geological modeling.

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Tarig Abdelrahman Abbas received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from the University of Juba, Sudan in 1971 and and M.Sc. in Geology 1980 from the International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Science (ITC) Enschede the Netherlands. Currently, he is working as Staff geologist in the basin study section, Petrodar Company. His interest is mainly towards Basin analysis, tectonics, seismic Stratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy and formation evaluation.

Abdalla Hamdan Elnour Mohamed received his B.Sc. in Graphic Design 2006, Sudan University for Science and Technology. Currently, he woks as a designer in private sector. His interest is towards Fine Art and Photography.

Ammar Abbas received his B.Sc. in geography from Al Neelain University in 2000 and Civil Engineering Diploma from the Sudan University of Science and Technology in 2001. He worked for the Sudan Petroleum Corporation (1996), Petroleum Ministry and White Nile Petroleum Co. 2001. Currently, working as data management TL, sudapet. His interest is towards the application of data management in petroleum fields.

Khalaf Allah Osman Salih Adam received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in geology and M.Sc. degree in Geology (Palaeontology) from Al Neelain University in 2007 and 2012 respectively. Currently, he is a lecturer at the Faculty of Petroleum and Minerals, Al Neelain University. His scientific interest is mainly towards vertebrate paleontology, paleoecology, paleobiogeography and sedimentology.

Nadir Elyass Elhassan received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Survey Engineering from the University of Khartoum, Sudan 2002. Currently, he is working as a Senior GIS Engineer in Sudapet Company. His scientific interest is mainly towards web mapping programming and Web GIS solutions development.

Shahd Mohamed Ahmed Yousif received her B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Khartoum and M.Sc. in Remote Sensing and GIS from Sudan Academy for Sciences in 2005 and 2009, respectively. Currently she is working as a Senior GIS Engineer in Sudapet Company. Her scientific interest is mainly towards spatial analysis and digital image processing.

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