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Senior Engineer - Reservoir @ Quest Global | Project and Reservoir

About

Navneeth Kumar Korlepara is an accomplished engineer and researcher specializing in stimulation engineering, particularly in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and hydraulic fracturing (HF). With over eight years of experience in teaching, research, and industry, he has developed expertise in designing fracturing and drilling fluids, equipment testing, and field supervision. Currently working at BVishal Oil & Energy Ltd., he has held roles as a graduate research assistant at IIT Kharagpur and assistant professor at multiple universities. His work spans project monitoring, technical bid management, software development, and patent submissions, demonstrating a strong blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application in petroleum engineering. His doctoral research at IIT Kharagpur focuses on the analysis of anionic polyacrylamides (APAMs) for slickwater fluids in unconventional reservoirs. He has collaborated with industry leaders like PfP Industries and TOTAL Energies on projects related to polymeric drag reduction, drilling fluid formulation, and sanitizer formulation. A prolific researcher, he has published in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to conferences, and co-authored patents. Proficient with computing skills, he combines his analytical skills with hands-on experience to advance petroleum engineering technologies. His adaptability, leadership, and commitment to innovation make him a valuable asset in both research and industry settings.

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Greater Bengaluru Area

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Work experience

Senior Engineer - Reservoir at Quest Global, Mar 2026 - Present · 8 mos, Bengaluru

Project Manager - Production Enhancement Contract (PEC) III at BVishal Oil and Energy Ltd. (BVOEL), Sep 2024 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos, Mehsana, Led multidisciplinary project teams for production enhancement in mature oil and gas fields, achieving contractual milestones while optimizing asset development and recovery strategies. Oversaw planning, execution, and compliance of drilling, work-over activities, facility upgrades, and deployment of advanced EOR techniques, adhering to financial and technical criteria. Managed stakeholder engagement, contract negotiations, and regulatory approvals to ensure timely mobilization, seamless asset handover, and adherence to ONGC - MSH statutory requirements. Directed resource allocation, procurement, and vendor management for completion of well interventions and infrastructure expansion, ensuring timely delivery within specified budget constraints. Implemented rigorous project controls for cost, schedule, risk, and quality assurance, delivering incremental production and comprehensive reporting to client and regulatory authorities throughout the contract period.

Plant Manager - Polymer Flooding at BVishal Oil and Energy Ltd. (BVOEL), Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 · 7 mos, Mehsana, Gujarat, India, Overviewed all plant operations for enhanced oil recovery, including the polymer flooding unit and ancillary facilities, ensuring compliance with ONGC - MSH statutory processes, mechanical, civil, instrumentation, and safety requirements.​ Led multidisciplinary teams in the operations and maintenance of process equipment, piping, instrumentation, and control systems to achieve project milestones and operational efficiency targets.​ Managed continuous operations, maintenance, and technical performance monitoring for the polymer flooding plant, optimizing chemical dosing, filtration, and material handling in alignment with long-term production goals. Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to ensure the teams' safety as well as plant's safety by adhering to strict safety protocols and conducting mock drills.

Project Coordinator - Water Shutoff (ONGC AMD) at BVishal Oil and Energy Ltd. (BVOEL), Mar 2024 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs, Ahmedabad, Coordinated turnkey water shutoff and profile modification projects, managing logistics, technical documentation, and resource allocation for oil field operations in line with ONGC - AMD requirements.​ Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely mobilization of equipment, chemical transportation, and compliance with safety standards at multiple field sites.​ Oversaw project scheduling, unit maintenance, and verification of crew qualifications to meet project milestones and maintain operational quality on all well based assignments.

Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant - DSCEPE at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Jan 2019 - Jun 2023 · 4 yrs 6 mos, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India, Conducted advanced research in Petroleum Engineering by designing experiments, analyzing data, and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, contributing to DSCEPE academic output and innovation. Assisted in the delivery of graduate courses of DSCEPE by preparing instructional materials, leading laboratory sessions, and supporting students through office hours and academic mentoring, enhancing the overall learning environment. Collaborated with professors of DSCEPE on grant proposals and curriculum development while managing administrative responsibilities, demonstrating strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Junior Research Fellow at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Apr 2018 - Dec 2018 · 9 mos, Kharagpur Area, India, Performed crucial experiments to observe the effects on adsorption of methane and carbon dioxide on Shales by Langmuir adsorption method as part of a research project "Effect of Pore Structure of Indian Gas Shales on its Methane and Carbon dioxide Adsorption Behavior" which was sponsored by ONGC (KDMIPE) Dehradun at Dept. of Mining Engg. Maintained high levels of confidentiality to ensure data quality and project research.

Assistant Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, Jul 2017 - Apr 2018 · 10 mos, Kakinada Area, India, Restructured few courses in the Dept. of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering. Played a vital role in re-organizing of Petroleum Engineering laboratories. Vital in intra university activities and one of the faculty coordinators in organizing SPE INDHAN 2K18. Taught the following courses and labs during my tenure: Well Engineering LNG: Principles and Processes Reservoir Engineering Laboratory Heat Transfer Laboratory Momentum Transfer Pipeline Engineering Fundamentals Oil Field Processing Plants Design Laboratory Drilling Simulation Laboratory

Assistant Professor at Presidency University Bangalore, Jul 2016 - Apr 2017 · 10 mos, Rajanukunte, Bengaluru, Developed the Dept. of Petroleum Engineering in establishments of programme and courses. Played a key role in establishment of Petroleum Engineering laboratories. Vital in intra university activities and one of the members in Disciplinary committee. Taught the following courses and labs during my tenure: PE A 203: Introduction to Petroleum Operations ME A 103: Engineering Graphics (Theory & Lab) PE A 201: Applied Geology 1 Lab PE A 208: Applied Geology 2 PE A 204: Heat Transfer Lab PE A 202: Fluid Mechanics Lab

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Petroleum Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Master’s Degree, Pipeline Engineering, UPES