Keith Mustard

Chief Drilling Engineer at DNO ASA

Keith Mustard has a diverse and extensive work experience in the oil and gas industry. Keith has held various roles in different companies and projects.

Starting from 2005, Keith worked as a Senior Drilling Engineer for ONGC, where they were involved in a jack-up exploration project in Iran. Keith also conducted FEED studies for SASOL and Repsol.

In 2006, they joined Shell as a Senior Drilling Engineer before moving on to Dubai Petroleum in 2007. At Dubai Petroleum, Keith held multiple roles, including Senior Drilling Engineer, Well Engineering Supervisor, and Drilling Superintendent. Keith managed jack-up development and exploration projects, led the start-up of a new-build cyber jack-up, and oversaw site surveys and rig moves.

From 2012 to 2014, Keith served as the Head of Well Engineering at Petrofac, where they led a team in planning and drilling 16 highly deviated development wells.

Keith then joined Dana Gas as a Project Manager in 2014, leading a team in the drilling of sour gas development wells.

In 2015, they worked as a Project Manager for ADMA-OPCO before joining Arawak Energy / Umm al Quwain Petroleum in 2016, where they worked as a Senior Drilling Engineer on a fast track onshore exploration project.

In 2016, Keith also worked as a Senior Drilling Engineer and Drilling Project Manager for Warm Stacked in Dubai.

In 2017, they took on the role of Project Manager and Principal Drilling Engineer at LR Senergy for SAED / OIEC Azar Field, where they led a multi-disciplinary team to improve well performance.

Lastly, from 2017 to the present, Keith has been working as the Chief Drilling Engineer at DNO ASA, where they are responsible for the quality and integrity of all Well Engineering operations. Keith has also led the well engineering effort on a new deep carbonate exploration play in Kurdistan and set up pilot projects and QAQC procedures for well equipment.

Keith Mustard attended Southmoor School from 1974 to 1981. However, it is not specified whether they obtained a degree or pursued any specific field of study during this time. Subsequently, from 1981 to 1985, Keith attended Brunel University London, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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  • Chief Drilling Engineer

    September, 2017 - present

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