Sohini Sur

Geologist IV - Salt Caverns & Disposal Wells

Sohini holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Oklahoma and brings over 16 years of subsurface expertise spanning oil & gas and energy-transition projects. Her experience includes offshore and onshore exploration and development with Shell and CNPC, as well as CCS and salt-cavern storage projects with EERC. She provides comprehensive support across the project lifecycle—from field operations and UIC permitting to reservoir characterization and static modeling.

Education

  • Ph.D., Geology — University of Oklahoma

  • M.S., Geology — Indiana University

  • M.S., Applied Geology — IIT Bombay

  • B.S., Applied Geology — Jadavpur University

  • Certificates: Project Management (Cornell); Data Science & Business Analytics (UT Austin); CCUS Executive Education (UH)

Industry Experience

  • Oil & Gas — Offshore/onshore exploration & development both conventional and unconventional

  • CO₂ Sequestration (Class VI) — Proposal writing, site screening, feasibility study and permitting support

  • Wastewater/SWD (Classes I/II) — Operations input, and permitting support

  • Salt Cavern Storage & Solution Mining — Hydrocarbons, natural gas, hydrogen (domal & bedded salt)

Technical Experience

  • Subsurface reservoir characterization

  • Regional studies

  • Oil and gas prospect generation

  • Static modeling

  • Field development

  • Operation support

  • Field development

  • Operation support

  • CO2 Sequestration and Enhanced Oil Recovery

  • Project management

  • Proposal writing