Almaz Sagdiev
Reservoir Engineer

Almaz Sagdiev joined DeGolyer and MacNaughton’s Astana office in 2017 as a reservoir engineer in the Reservoir Studies Group, specializing in performance analysis of mature oil fields and optimization studies. Before joining D&M, he worked as reservoir engineer and production engineer for BP, ADCO, TNK-BP, and Schlumberger.

Sagdiev earned a bachelor’s degree in physics in 2004 from the Nosibirsk State University and a master’s degree in petroleum engineering from Heriot-Watt University in 2006. He is fluent in Russian and English.

Geographical Experience

• Kazakhstan
• Russia
• UAE

Topical Areas of Expertise

• Dynamic reservoir simulation studies (black oil/compositional simulation)
• Field development planning
• Field performance analysis and optimization
• Well-test analysis (pressure transient analysis)
• PVT, SCAL, and core studies
• Nodal analysis and ESP design

Major Projects

Sagdiev is involved in performance analysis of mature oil fields and optimization studies in Kazakhstan.