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Petro-Physics Software Adoption Consultancy
February 9, 2025

Client: Sonangol
Project Location: Angola
Year: 2019
Sector: Oil & Gas, Petro-Physics, Workforce Development


UniHouse Role & Contribution

UniHouse provided consultancy and specialized training to support Sonangol in establishing a robust petro-physics department, ensuring the integration of advanced geological modeling, petro-physical analysis, and reservoir simulation. Key contributions included:



  • Technical Consultancy & Software Adoption: Assisted in the selection and implementation of cutting-edge petro-physics software, streamlining geological data interpretation and reservoir evaluation.
  • Reservoir Modeling & Simulation: Developed high-accuracy reservoir models, enabling Sonangol’s technical teams to predict reservoir behavior, optimize extraction strategies, and improve hydrocarbon recovery rates.
  • Operational Framework Development: Designed structured workflow processes, ensuring efficient petro-physical data management and analysis methodologies.
  • Advanced Skill-Building Workshops: Delivered hands-on training in geological modeling, reservoir simulation, and formation evaluation, equipping 45 technical staff with industry-leading expertise.
  • Live Case Studies & Applied Learning: Conducted practical applications of petro-physical analysis on real-time Sonangol projects, enhancing workforce proficiency.
  • Local Knowledge Transfer & Academic Collaboration: Partnered with local universities to embed petro-physics expertise into Angola’s academic and professional landscape, fostering long-term industry growth.


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Impact & Long-Term Outcomes

✔ Strengthened workforce capacity through specialized training, equipping geoscientists and engineers with advanced petrophysics software skills
✔ Institutionalized knowledge transfer frameworks to ensure continuous skill development and reduce reliance on external expertise
✔ Optimized exploration and production processes, improving reservoir evaluation, hydrocarbon recovery, and operational efficiency


Partners & Collaborators

  • Dell Technologies 


This initiative contributed to enhancing Angola’s energy sector through advanced petrophysics software, workforce upskilling, and sustainable knowledge transfer for long-term industry growth

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