Lachezar Georgiev, Ph.D. Eng.

(Chief Drilling Technology Advisor)

Dr. Lachezar Georgiev is a petroleum engineering expert with nearly two decades of professional experience in the development and exploitation of oil, gas, and gas-condensate reservoirs, drilling operations, and the transportation and underground storage of natural gas. His academic and professional background combines advanced scientific research with practical engineering projects, including reservoir optimization, multiphase pipeline transport, and artificial lift technologies in oil production.

Dr. Georgiev has contributed to more than a dozen major research and engineering projects, including national studies on gas storage capacity and the development of low-permeability reservoirs in Bulgaria and neighboring countries. He is the author of 44 scientific publications, one monograph, and a university textbook supporting education and training in modern gas infrastructure management. His work actively promotes innovation in the national hydrocarbon sector.

He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Mining and Geology „ St. Ivan Rilski “ , where he teaches and supervises research on advanced drilling and oil–gas exploitation technologies. He is also engaged in expert evaluations for government and industry partners on reservoir assessment and natural gas infrastructure development.

Dr. Georgiev is a member of several professional and industry organizations, including the Bulgarian Association for Natural Gas. Additionally, he is:

•  Member of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Association for Hydrogeology, Drilling, and Geothermal Energy
•  Member of the Board of Directors of „ Regional Gas Company “  EAD

With strong technical expertise in field development planning, well exploitation, and reservoir economic modeling, Dr. Georgiev enhances the company’s capacity for strategic resource evaluation and efficient energy infrastructure development.