A technocrat-turned businessman, has leveraged his three decades of experience leading multiple Mega Projects for leading Indian and global Refineries – to establish one of the leading biofuel Refining enterprises in SE Asia. A Graduate in Mechanical Engineering with more than 30+ years of experience in the industry & received many honors and accolades over his career. Starting his career with Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, Chennai, India in core Engineering and in various Project Management capacities – he gained further experience at Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation, Petronas Gas Malaysia, Chevron etc. He is currently taking responsibility as Managing Director and Chairman of all group companies. With 30 years’ experience in Oil and Gas Industry – JVV has been heading Project Management for major Multi-Billion $ projects such as Merapoh refinery, Kedah as well as crude gathering station, KOC Kuwait. He has led engagements with leading Oil majors - Madras Refineries (presently owned by Indian Oil Corporation), Chevron, Petronas, Kuwait National Petroleum Corp, Ranhill, ONGC, HPCL, BPCL and involved in Projects Feasibility and Configuration Study of Two Major Refinery Projects and Management Role for successful acquisition of CO2 Plant Assets from PETRONAS and Relocation including acquisition of 4 Biodiesel Plant Assets in Malaysia for Refurbishment and Turnaround of the Business
A Qualified Chemical Engineer with more than 30+ years of Professional Experience in Oil and Gas / Petroleum Refining Industry projects with top notch Oil companies in India and Middle east and East Asia covering Indian Oil / Kuwait National Petroleum Company / Chevron (HYDROPROCESSING) / PETRONAS and PERTAMINA. Headed Projects and Commercial Division of SVL ENGINEERING SERVICES (PVT) LTD serving as PMCA for two major Refinery Projects. Has handled various projects as part of Project Management, Process Engineering, Operations including commissioning experience Oil and Gas / Refining and Energy sector in India, Middle east, East Asia, Africa and US. Worked with well-known multinational Project Management Consultants (PMC) / Engineering and Procurement Contactors (EPC), Process Licensing Companies and Major Equipment suppliers/vendors such as EIL, Fluor, Foster Wheeler, Chevron, UOP, KTI, IFP, Shell, SK etc. Have Chaired more than 60 HAZOP (HAZARDS IN OPERATIONS) / SIL (SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL) PSSR (PRE-STARTUP SAFETY SURVEY) for the Projects in India, Middle east and East Asia. Has worked in a Lead Role for Two Major Refinery Projects Feasibility and Configuration Study & Involved in Management and Field execution Role for successful acquisition of CO2 Plant Assets from PETRONAS and Relocation including acquisition of 4 Biodiesel Plant Assets in Malaysia for Refurbishment and Turn around of the Business
A Chemical Engineer holding MSc in Environmental Pollution Control from UK & worked in a wide range of industrial sectors in UK ranging from GRE manufacturing, oil and gas processing to organic chemical industries. His experience ranges from business start-up, development and diversification, project management, asset reliability and implementing rehabilitation programmes, identifying customer needs, financial and budget control, manpower planning, resource efficiency and cost improvement techniques needed by different industrial sectors. He has proven ability to consistently deliver results to improve business overall profitability in order to protect its assets, and competitiveness as reasonably and as practically as possible. As CEO and president of ESNAD Ltd, he is responsible for the growth, stability, direction and everyday operation of the business. Business planning, marketing and sales planning, are my key activities. Setting budgets and then comparing actual income and expenditures is an important aspect of my duties and create face-to-face promotion events to deliver company message to the right audience. Presently taken responsibility as Director - Business strategy of Gulf Lubes Malaysia Sdn Bhd & Green lubes Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Was Involved in Management Role for successful acquisition of CO2 Plant Assets from PETRONAS and Relocation including acquisition of 2 Biodiesel Plant Assets in Malaysia for Refurbishment and Turnaround of the Business.
He has qualification as B. Sc. (Hons) Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham and Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology, IHE Delft, Netherlands. Provided his wide service as Head (Downstream Health Safety Environment Excellence) & Head (Health Safety Sustainable Development System & Framework). Designated as MD/CEO PETRONAS Penapisan (Terengganu) Sdn Bhd and Board of Directors for PETRONAS Penapisan (Terengganu)Sdn Bhd (PP(T)SB), Aromatics Malaysia Sdn Bhd (AMSB),Kerteh Port Sdn Bhd (KPSB), Central Emergency Fire Services (CEFS). Designated as MD/CEO MTBE Malaysia Sdn Bhd/Polypropylene (M) Sdn Bhd. Headed as Board of Directors of Idemitsu Styrene Monomer (ISM), MTBE Malaysia Sdn Bhd (MMSB), Polypropylene Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PPMSB), Kerteh Port Sdn Bhd (KPSB). He has expertise in HSE, Plant Operations / Management, Strategic Studies, Operational Performance Improvement, Commercial, Managing Business
Education : 1977 - BSc Chemical Engineering – University of Wisconsin Madison USA Core competencies Participated in various professional training and development courses, seminars in petroleum refining, finance and marketing Work history : Leadership skills, strategic planning, change management, projects management and financing, 2019 – Now : Freelance advisor in oil and gas fields, 2014: founding partner of GEMS Advisory Group 2007 – 2013: Chairman and Managing Director (KPC Holdings – ARUBA). President of Kuwait Petroleum International Company (KPI), 2000 – 2007: Deputy Managing Director of Shuaiba Refinery – KNPC Board memberships: 1978-2000: Various positions in different departments in KNPC 2016 – Now: Board member at SRPC (Egypt) , 2010 – 2013: Board member of (PIC) 2019 – 2013: Chairman of Members Council NGHI SON Refinery and Petrochemical cpmpany (NSRP)2008 – 2013: Chairman and/or Board member in several European and Asian subsidiary companies of KPI2007 – 2010: Board member of KNPC, 2004 – 2007: Board member of PIC (Kuwait) Professional Experience: 2001 – 2004: Board member of KPC Holdings (ARUBA) More than 35 years of experience in refinery operations and management inside and outside of Kuwait President of Kuwait Petroleum International company (KPI) - a 20 billion dollar company responsible for the following:Selected achievements highlights: Headed KNPC’s Shuaiba Refinery in the capacity of DMD Developed and started to execute the refinery.
Mr. B. Nagabhushan holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Industrial Engineering. He has more than 30 years of rich and diversified experience in Procurement and Contracting, Project Management, Maintenance and HR in the Oil industry. Major experience is in the Contracting and Procurement functions having worked with Oil majors Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) India, Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation Ltd (KNPC) and Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Kuwait. He is experienced in contract strategy, bidding and procurement management and handled many EPC contracts. As a Project Manager, he lead the project activities for a Diesel Hydro-desulphurisation Project in HPCL refinery. He is experienced in maintenance activities and handled the responsibilities of a Refinery Maintenance Manager. He is also experienced in the Organisation design, restructuring and Job Evaluation studies. He was actively involved as a HSSE Coordinator for the concerned Groups.
Mr. Chandrasekaran, a Petroleum Refinery Expert & he has over 45 Years of experience in Refinery Sector of Oil Industry Rose from Ranks to Director Level in Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL), erstwhile Madras Refineries Ltd (MRL) during the period 1981 – 2018. He has expertise of concept to commissioning to Operating of a Petroleum Refinery & extensive experience in Project Management (Conceptualization & Execution, including Liasion with Licensors) as well as Manufacturing (Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Trouble shooting, Uninterrupted Operations, Predictive as well as Preventive Maintenance & Improving Bottom-line thru Innovation). Successfully Commissioned various critical units in CPCL during the tenure and he has been deputed as Operations Head to KNPC’s Shuaiba Refinery between July 1997 and June 1999. He has been Represented CPCL at Ministry Level Meetings as well as Various Forums. Liasing with Sultanate of Oman & Board of Investment of SriLanka for 10 MMTPA Grass Root Refinery Project in Hambantota, Srilanka
Mr. Arthur Manohar is a Mechanical Engineer (Masters in Engineering) honored from one of the top engineering institute (IIT, Madras) and started his career in Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Gujarat as a Maintenance Engineer and deputed for on-site job in Oman as Plant Inspector. He has served almost 30 years in Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited & retired as deputy General Manager & various projects for scheduled maintenance shutdowns of CDU & FCCU and all primary & secondary process units including storage tanks, compresses gas storage vessels. RLA for Old Reactors, Boilers etc
With comprehensive experience leading all aspects of accounting, financial, taxation, and auditing management. Proven success in developing and executing strategic plans to ensure company growth with multinational companies. My experience covers companies in the manufacturing, trading, automobile, investments, constructions, and family office sectors and I have worked in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and India. A true leader, skilled in optimising operations, reducing costs, and ensuring internal control and productivity/efficiency improvements, leading to financial and operational turnarounds and significant profit increases. Elite communicator, able to build teams and manage P&L to deliver large-scale finance projects, while meeting regulatory reporting needs. Strong engaging leader, known for being creative, open minded, enthusiastic, organised, and hands-on. Bachelors of Commerce | University of Madras, India career Experience, Beacon Media SP, Cayman Direct overall activities associated with financial operations, compliances, and board.
A Chemical Engineer,Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu BE Chemical Engineering with Distinction, 1972 – 1977 EXPERIENCE 42 years of Petroleum Refinery experience in the fields of Operation, Process Engineering, R&D and Projects Expertise in simulation packages such as HYSYS, Pro / II, PipeNET, Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Kuwait - Specialist Process 1997 - 2022 ●Worked in Project Department ●Involved in Feasibility Study, Process Design Package (PDP), FEED, EPC, Commissioning and handing over of plants with performance guarantee agreements for various projects: ○Clean Fuel Project Project at MAA Refinery - EPC Stage, Commissioning and handing over ○Acid Gas Removal Project - PDP, FED and EPC stage ○Revamp of Effluent Treatment Plant in 3 refineries - PDP, FEED, EPC stage ○Vacuum Rerun Unit Revamp - Feasibility, PDP, FEED and EPC stage Madras Refineries Ltd (CPCL), Chennai - Senior Manager Process Engineering 1984 - 1997 ●Senior Manager Process Engineering - Refinery I and Refinery II ●Senior Manager Operation for FCC, Crude, Paraffin Wax ●Establish R&D Center with Pilot plants , ● Commissioning of FCC unit Indian Oil Corp, Mathura - Process Engineer 1980 - 1984 ●Process Engineering - Commissioning of FCC and Performance Guarantee ●Operation Engineer - Commissioning of Off-site facilities (OM&S) Tamil Nadu Chemical Products, Karaikudi, TN - Junior Chemical Engineer 1979 - 1980.
Mr. Phanindra is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Veltech University, India. Had significant exposure and accomplished various project with SVL Group of companies in India and Malaysia in various projects. Successfully accomplished the targets for project in Petronas as a leading project director under SVL Groups associated with Fabtech (P) LTD and Fandora Recovery Sdn. Bhd. Heading as a Director-Projects under few companies. Started handling major projects under Gulf Lubes Malaysia, Green Lubes Malaysia and few more associated organizations for acquiring, commissioning and operations of multiple Biodiesel production facilities and other projects in Malaysia. Working for business development and diversification, project management, asset reliability and implementing rehabilitation program, identifying the organization needs, financial and budget control, manpower planning, resource efficiency and cost improvement techniques needed by different industrial sectors.
With over 30 years in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemicals industries, our Vice President of Instrumentation and Control is a seasoned leader in driving projects, turnarounds, and high-growth cycles. Core Competencies: Instrumentation and Control: Expert in the design, engineering, and execution of large instrumentation projects, ensuring seamless operations. Digital Transformation: Leading digital initiatives and managing multiple workstreams including application development and technical architecture. Project Management: Skilled in planning, scope management, cost estimation, risk analysis, and quality management for IT transformation projects. Strategic Planning: Driving strategic planning for new product development and business launches. Technical and Operational Management: Overseeing instrumentation strategy and aligning technical solutions with business goals.
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