Australia Global Talent Visa Holder
Senior Exploration Geologist & Structural Specialist

Juan P. Radic

26 years of experience decoding complex subsurface architecture. Specializing in de-risking exploration portfolios and optimizing development strategies in high-complexity global basins through robust structural modelling.

  • Fold & Thrust / Strike-Slip Systems
  • Geomechanics & DFN Modelling
  • New Venture Prospect Generation

Integrated Technical Capabilities

Merging multi-scale datasets—from core fracture analysis to regional 3D seismic—to build defensible structural models.

Structural Modeling

  • Complex Fold & Thrust, Extensional, and Strike-Slip terrain analysis.
  • 2D/3D Kinematic restoration (Move, Petrel) for model validation.
  • Seismic interpretation in sparse or poor data zones.

Wellbore & Geomechanics

  • Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) modelling for tight reservoirs.
  • In-situ stress analysis and borehole stability assessment.
  • Resistivity image interpretation for natural fracture characterization.

Petroleum Systems & Risk

  • Basin analysis and sequence stratigraphy integration.
  • Structural trap integrity and fault seal risk assessment.
  • Play fairway mapping and prospect maturation.

Global Experience & Career History

REGIONAL EXPERTISE

Extensive experience evaluating technical feasibility across diverse petroleum provinces and tectonic regimes.

  • 01 South America (Andean Basins)
  • 02 North Africa (Western Desert, Gulf of Suez)
  • 03 North America (Gulf of Mexico)
  • 04 Middle East & Asia (Oman, UAE, Israel)
CAREER TRAJECTORY
2015 – Present

Independent Consultant & Senior Geologist

Sipetrol (Egypt discoveries, Chile tight gas), Terractiva, UDD Associate Lecturer.

2008 – 2015

Lead Geologist, International Projects

Sipetrol. Focus on North Africa and Gulf of Mexico new ventures and prospect ranking.

1998 – 2008

Exploration Geologist

ENAP / Sipetrol. Heavy focus on Magallanes Basin fold & thrust belt. MSc Cornell University (2004).

"Juan Pablo is an expert exploration and structural geologist with a broad skillset... His unique ability to effectively tackle complex problems is made possible by a very sound petroleum geology knowledge base... combined with an uncanny ability to communicate hard technical concepts in simple terms to any audience."

Alan Mourgues, MSc Consulting Reservoir Engineer, MOREC Australia