Wael El Essawy

Wael El Essawy (Arabic: وائل العيسوي) (Born June 1958) is an Egyptian Geologist and current International Drilling Fluids & Engineering Services (IDEC) Ltd.

Carrier

Wael El Essawy graduated with a Bachelor of Special Geology, from Zagazig University in 1981. He worked for the international oil services companies, SLB, M-I Swaco, and QMax Solution from 1981 to 2020. In 2020 work as a Chief advisor for the African Drilling Fluids Board and in 2021 he became IDEC's Chief Executive Officer

Profile

Demonstrated hands-on management style in the conceptualization and implementation of strategic plans to ensure business growth. Sees the big picture and plans appropriate strategies to achieve results. Well-disciplined with proven competence in managing multiple assignments under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadlines. Able to collect and analyze information digest facts/ figures and quickly grasp complex technical issues. Excellent problem-solving skills and swiftly identifies the root of the problem and develops an effective solution. Proven ability to manage and complete projects to the highest standard, with meticulous attention to detail and within agreed deadlines. Worked with several nationalities as a manager, mentor, and trainer.

PUBLICATIONS

Novel Application of Sodium Silicate Fluids Achieves Significant Improvement of the Drilling Efficiency and Reduce the Overall Well Costs by Resolving Borehole Stability Problems in East Africa Shale. Wael M. El Essawy, SPE, Schlumberger SOSA; Rosli bin Hamzah, SPE, White Nile Petroleum Operating Co.; Mirghani Mohamed Malik, SPE, Petronas Carigali; David Knox, SPE, M-I Gulf Services; Mohammed R. Monem, SPE, M-I Overseas Ltd.; Reinhard J. Oswald, SPE, OMV (Pakistan)

Engineered Reservoir Drill-in Fluid Delivers Zero Skin Well in First Openhole Completion in East Africa. Wael M. El Essawy, SPE, Schlumberger SOSA; Rosli bin Hamzah, SPE, White Nile Petroleum Operating Co.;

David Knox, SPE, M-I Gulf Services

Achieving Drilling & Development Targets in Remote Areas of East Africa through Fit-For-Purpose Planning. Gamal Iskander, Wael El Essawy – QMax Solutions, Peter Peytchev, Graham Sawyer, Ian Garrett, Pulkit Goel, Balu Meempat – Tullow Oil PLC