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Neel Rana

@neelrana

Petroleum engineer specializing in CGD PNG operations, integrity, and production optimization for safe hydrocarbon delivery.

India

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What I'm looking for

I want an engineer role in CGD or at an NOC where I can support safe, efficient hydrocarbon operations through PNG O&M, integrity, and production optimization—contributing to PNG infrastructure expansion and disciplined, HSE-first execution.

I’m a results-driven Petroleum Engineer with hands-on experience in City Gas Distribution (CGD) operations, PNG O&M, pipeline integrity, and PNGRB-compliant safety practices. As a Graduate Engineer Trainee, I execute PNG operations & maintenance—inspecting and maintaining pipelines, service lines, meters, regulators, and valves to keep gas supply safe and continuous. I also perform leak detection, emergency response, and corrective maintenance while strictly following HSE practices and safety SOPs.

From my ONGC internship, I strengthened my production engineering foundation by using Bottom Hole Sensor (BHS) data for production maximization and well fault detection. I conducted echo-meter surveys for liquid level determination, investigated and optimized gas lift systems, and performed Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA) to evaluate reservoir dynamics and support production forecasting. I’m IWCF Level 1 certified and I bring a disciplined, field-first approach—now I’m seeking an Engineer role at a CGD company or NOC to help deliver safe, efficient hydrocarbon operations and contribute to PNG infrastructure expansion.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Current

IRM Energy Limited

Jul 2025 - Present (11 months)

Executed PNG operations and maintenance across a CGD network, including inspection and corrective maintenance of pipelines, service lines, meters, regulators, and valves to ensure safe, continuous gas supply. Performed leak detection, emergency response, and safety checks in line with PNGRB regulations and operator HSE SOPs.

PNG O&M CGD Network Maintenance Leak Detection Meter & Regulator Maintenance Emergency Response

Summer Intern - Production

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Used Bottom Hole Sensor (BHS) data for well fault detection and production maximization, and performed echo-meter surveys for liquid level determination. Analyzed pressure transient behavior and evaluated reservoir dynamics while optimizing gas lift systems to improve operating efficiency and hydrocarbon recovery.

Bottom Hole Sensor (BHS) Data Well Fault Detection Echo Meter Surveys Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA)Well Diagnosis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Petroleum Engineering

Activities and societies: Major project: Studied eco-friendly fluid loss additives for water-based drilling fluids, evaluating biodegradability and related drilling impacts.

B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering (CGPA 8.5/10) at Pandit Deendayal Energy University. Completed a major project on eco-friendly fluid loss additives for water-based drilling fluids.