Rodrigo Heidorn

Geoscientist/Explorer & Structural Geologist

Oman

About

Seasoned explorer with both geoscience and project lead accountabilities and with more than 20 years of cross function (E&P) and JV experience + PhD. Worked in various tectono-stratigraphic settings and roles with global exposure including extensional basins (on- and offshore); salt basins; DW FTB; onshore FTB; and unconventional plays (CBM). Experienced with the entire exploration cycle (PBE to prospect to drill). Strong background in Structural Geology. Experience with field development plans and infill drilling of complex fields part of a multidisciplinary team. Delivered technical courses as course leader to E&P professionals. His experience has seen him work in Europe, South America, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Middle East, N-Africa and SE-Asia both for Super-Major and smaller Independent E&P companies.

Experience

  • Exploration Geoscientist SME at CCED
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Principal Geologist at Beach Energy Ltd
    Mar 2021 - Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Regional (play-based exploration) to prospect to drill followed by post well analysis and well documentation. Appraisal and development well planning and execution.

  • Geological Advisor at Adavale Energy
    May 2020 - Feb 2021 · 10 mos

  • Project Advisor & SME Structural Geology at QGC
    Jan 2019 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

    WRFM; annual well reviews; annual reservoir review; growth HCM support; field reviews of complex fields - Western Australia (structural geology);

  • Senior Geologist (Shell Secondee) at Petroleum Development Oman
    Jan 2015 - Jan 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Regional (play-based exploration) to prospect scale evaluation including volumetric and risk evaluation with project lead accountabilities; contributions to field development plans; technical advisor on an ad hoc basis for structural geology and salt tectonic related challenges; reviewer part of Shell’s assurance process; course organizer and leader (fault and structure QC in theory and hands-on; salt tectonics of Oman)