Michael Nolten
Delft
Summary
Accomplished Geoscientist with a proven track record at Energie Beheer Nederland, excelling in seismic interpretation and fostering team collaboration. Spearheaded innovative CCS prospectivity projects, significantly enhancing knowledge exchange and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated curiosity and creativity by contributing to high-impact research and standardization initiatives, showcasing exceptional collaborative skills and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Geoscientist
Energie Beheer Nederland
12.2023 - Current
- Developing innovative approaches to investigate aquifer CCS prospectivity using subsurface and GIS-based tools and in collaboration with Exploration Team;
- Collaboration with Dutch Geological Survey in establishing a new stratigraphic framework and tectonostratigraphic sequence mapping of Upper Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous sands offshore Netherlands;
- Preparing joint-company research findings for peer-reviewed journal and presentation at a geoscience conference, advancing understanding of CO2 plume and pressure modelling in context of storage complex definition and regulatory prerequisites;
- Assisting operating partners in CO2 storage complex definition and MMV strategies by conducting detailed subsurface evaluations, resulting in reduced project costs and minimized environmental impacts;
- Advisory board member for improvement of corporate well log standardization and wells catalog;
- Activate, motivate and guide internship student through academic research on aquifer prospects ranking.
Trainee Geoscientist
Energie Beheer Nederland
12.2020 - 12.2023
- 1.5 year fulltime position at legal department in support of preparing highest management for parliamentary inquiry.
- Enhanced trainee experience by working closely with supervisors, coworkers and stakeholders on multiple commercial CCS projects together with stakeholders. Strong technical development in seismic interpretation, sedimentology and stratigraphy in various clastic depositional environments, play-based exploration for aquifer CO2 storage.
- Evaluation and mitigation of potential of CO2 crossflow risks into(underexplored) permeable formations in relation to CO2 containment.
- Promoted positive collaboration among operating partners during well planning and CO2 storage complex definition in preparation of Storage License Applications.
- Contribution to development of seismic hazard and risk standard, including set forth several workshops
- Participated during various personal development trainings during EBN's Young Professionals Programme
Education
Master of Science - Subsurface Resourcing
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam07.2018
Skills
- Seismic interpretation
- Play-based exploration and prospect mapping
- Structural and property modelling
- Sequence stratigraphy
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
Languages
Dutch
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Leadership
Kennemer Aeroclub (KZC)
Committee Introductory Flights
Facilitating, organizing, and operating the never-to-forget gliding experience to private individuals, companies and school students.
Committee Onboarding New Members
Onboarding and engagement of new club members.
Timeline
Geoscientist
Energie Beheer Nederland
12.2023 - Current
Trainee Geoscientist
Energie Beheer Nederland
12.2020 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Subsurface Resourcing
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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