Title: Senior Wellsite Geologist
Office: Offshore
Hobbies:
When I’m home I love to go off on little adventures with my family and our dog. I’m passionate about collecting records and whisky, which has also taken me to distilleries in far-flung places to sample some truly special drams. I enjoy cooking, and nothing makes me happier than hosting friends and family for dinner. I like to stay active too, and I’m always up for a game of racquet sports, especially squash.
Favourite song:
It’s hard to choose just one, but “Runaround Sue” by Dion and the Belmonts is a timeless favourite of mine. It’s an energetic blend of doo-wop and early rock ’n’ roll. It’s upbeat, catchy, and I found it completely addictive the first time I heard it.
Offshore drilling on the Norwegian Continental Shelf demands accurate real‑time decisions and close collaboration between subsurface and drilling teams. In the Yggdrasil area, one of Norway’s major offshore developments, AGR wellsite geologists play a key role in supporting safe and efficient drilling operations through continuous data interpretation and geological evaluation.
In this Meet the Team feature, we speak to Jamie Bevan, our wellsite geologist, who is currently working offshore on Aker BP’s Yggdrasil project, sharing insights into life on the rig, the responsibilities of wellsite geology during offshore drilling, and the teamwork that underpins complex well operations in the North Sea.
1. Give us a glimpse into your day-to-day life at AGR. What keeps you on your toes?
I’m currently based on the Deepsea Stavanger drilling for Aker BPs Yggdrasil area. As drilling progresses, I continually interpret incoming data from several different sources – LWD (logging-while-drilling), cuttings samples, gas data and drilling parameters. I spend my time analysing cuttings samples, updating wellsite logs and taking part in various meetings discussing our progress and the way ahead.
What keeps me on my toes is using my interpretation of the data to make the correct decisions for a given well in real time. No two wells are ever the same, so it keeps things interesting!
2. What drew you to the industry and what keeps you passionate about it?
I was initially drawn to the oil & gas industry by the challenge of using my geological knowledge to understand what was happening beneath the surface, and then applying that to assist with making operation decisions while drilling. I was also really excited about the extensive opportunities to travel, as well as the extended time off after each stint away. The camaraderie and teamwork offshore keep me passionate about the industry. So many different personalities, backgrounds, and areas of expertise, all coming together to work towards the same goal.
3. As wells become more complex and operational decisions need to be made quickly, what role does the wellsite geologist play in helping manage them?
The wellsite geologist is an important link between the office based subsurface team, data collection offshore and the drilling team. As such, we are key in making sure the subsurface objectives for a well are successfully obtained. We translate complex geological data into concise recommendations, that we then communicate clearly to various parties. This aids in efficient and effective real-time decision making.
4. How is your team approaching collaboration in drilling?
The AGR wellsite geology team on Deepsea Stavanger approach collaboration in drilling as a fully integrated effort between ourselves and the wider subsurface and drilling teams. We communicate the latest geological understanding as it develops, to enable the best decisions to be made for achieving the well objectives. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration with the onshore subsurface team, sharing interpretations and discussing the best way forward.
5. Beyond the work, what makes you tick outside of the office?
Spending quality time with my loved ones. Discovering new music and books that I find exciting or educational.
