Seasoned Petroleum Engineer with over Four decades of extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. Proven track record in leadership roles, including President & CEO, Deputy Chairman, and Director of various departments. Strong expertise in strategic planning, gas development, HSE management, and international collaboration. Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects, develop comprehensive business plans, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve organisational goals.
Moving EQUATE from a local to a global player by initiating the first acquisition in the company's history
Other Activities
Involvement in Remediation Works
- Head of the Joint Technical Team for KOC remediation efforts.
Involvement with International Oil Companies (IOC’s)
- Coordinated efforts with BP, Chevron, Total, and others under Technical Service Agreements (TSA) and Enhanced Technical Service Agreements (ETSA).
- He led the first multidisciplinary team covering KOC and BP to carry out the first integrated area development plan for west Kuwait fields. This plan included a production profile, field activities, drilling and facilities, and the required resources and investment. This work was then considered the base practice with other IOCs (Chevron and Total).
Additional Responsibilities
- Chairman and member of various committees and task forces related to business effectiveness, energy, production assurance, and strategic planning.
- I have been a Board Member of EQUATE, KOC, KNPC, GPCA, and Kuwait Energy during different periods. I have been the board chairman of Tripplee Holding Company since 2018.
- I was fully involved in preparing KPC's vision project in 2007, which was to be its new strategic direction.
- I led the first Kuwait Energy Master Plan team, consisting of members from the oil sector and outside, including some ministry representatives, to ensure the long-term availability of fuel to the country. Key achievements were creating the master plan and the gas import initiative.
Leadership and Strategic Thinking
Team Player and Good Communicators
Managerial Skills
Reservoir understanding
Supply Chain
Oil and gas and Petrochemicals