Energy Management

Muneef Al Shameeri

Chairperson

Energy Team Technical Services Department – BAPCO

He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Process Control and Instrumentation from the University of Bahrain while working in Bapco in 2006. His 18-year career started in May 2001 with Oil Processing Department (OPD), Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (LSFO) complex from the ranks till he reached Head Operator position. He actively participated in Bapco’s 100-day Energy Blitz in 2012 that resulted with US$ 689,000 energy savings and got recognized for his exemplary performance.

He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Process Control and Instrumentation from the University of Bahrain while working in Bapco in 2006. His 18-year career started in May 2001 with Oil Processing Department (OPD), Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (LSFO) complex from the ranks till he reached Head Operator position. He actively participated in Bapco’s 100-day Energy Blitz in 2012 that resulted with US$ 689,000 energy savings and got recognized for his exemplary performance.

His passion in energy conservation initiatives manifests in his work, i.e. striving for safe and energy efficient refining operations. His advocacy on embracing energy saving culture concept continually inspires his colleagues to do the same. Because of this trait, Muneef has been recognized as one of the recipients of Bapco’s Outstanding Energy Champions for three (3) consecutive years. In 2015, he joined the Energy section of the Power and Utilities Department as Energy Team member where he spearheaded the drive to focus on Energy Management System, Energy Champions Empowerment Program and Energy monitoring tools workshops for operators. He is also certified lead Auditor in ISO 50001:2011. In 2017, the Energy section was moved to Technical Services Department as a part of restructuring of the energy program in the company.

During his stint as energy team member, he participated energy conferences and workshops locally and abroad. He presented several technical papers about Bapco Energy Management system, Renewable Energy and Energy Culture. On the lighter side, he is also involved in Bapco’s social activities and has been one of the volunteers at Bahrain INJAZ program for more than five years.

Yousef Al-Sairafi

Senior Process Engineer - KNPC

Yousef Al-Sairafi is a holder of a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from Kuwait University.

Yousef Al-Sairafi is a holder of a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from Kuwait University. After completing his graduation, he joined Kuwait National Petroleom Company in 1998. He is associated with the oil and Gas industry for last 25 years.

He has worked in various Process Engineering functions and has been actively involved in several key projets. Currently he heads the Energy Management Group in addition to Sulphur Blocks in Process Engineering Division of Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery.

Mohammed Rasool Alhashmi

Sr. Engineer , Energy Management - ADNOC,Refining

Mr. Mohamed graduated from Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA and holds a Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering, and a Minor in Environmental Engineering. He joined ADNOC Refining in 2016 as Sr. Engineer, Energy Management in Ruwais Refinery West (RRW) and is enrolled in carrying out Energy related tasks in the Engineering Division.

Mohammed Al-Washahi

Head of Energy & Power Optimization-OQ

SME

Dr. Mohammed Al-Washahi, Head of Energy & Power in OQ (RPI & Plastic) with 22 years of experience.

Focusing on energy saving and process optimization and their impact on decarbonization targeting to achieve OQ energy and decarbonization strategies.
Mohammed, published many studies and research in energy and decarbonization field in reputed journals.

Dhanasekar Periyasamy

Sr. Principal Solution Consultant - Aspen Technology

Dhanasekar Periyasamy is a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from Madras University. He has more than 16 years of experience in the Refining and Process Modeling. Dhanasekar has worked in various roles as Shift Engineer, Panel Engineer and Process Engineer at one of the largest grass-root Refineries.

Dhanasekar Periyasamy is a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from Madras University. He has more than 16 years of experience in the Refining and Process Modeling. Dhanasekar has worked in various roles as Shift Engineer, Panel Engineer and Process Engineer at one of the largest grass-root Refineries. He then worked as a consultant for Process Modeling and then lead a team of consultants in several Process optimization, LP update for Planning models and site-wide real time energy optimization projects. Currently, he is working as a Sr. Principal Solution Consultant for Engineering suite of products at Aspen Technology covering Middle East and North Africa region.

Akram Hamed Kamel

Process Technology Manager - EPROM

Akram Kamel is Process Technology Manager at the Egyptian Projects Operation and Maintenance (EPROM). Akram was graduated from Cairo University, Egypt, Chemical Engineering Department 1998. Throughout his 22 years of experience in process engineering, Akram holds a distinguished record of success conducting definitive energy assessment studies, process simulation modeling, FEED studies, retrofitting HEN, evaluating new energy efficiency technologies, maximizing low grade energy utilization, and reviewing capital projects design.

Akram Kamel is Process Technology Manager at the Egyptian Projects Operation and Maintenance (EPROM). Akram was graduated from Cairo University, Egypt, Chemical Engineering Department 1998. Throughout his 22 years of experience in process engineering, Akram holds a distinguished record of success conducting definitive energy assessment studies, process simulation modeling, FEED studies, retrofitting HEN, evaluating new energy efficiency technologies, maximizing low grade energy utilization, and reviewing capital projects design. Akram has 10 granted and 22 filed US Patents on low grade waste heat conversion into power and cooling in oil & gas processing plants.

YAQOUB BADER ALI

Sr. Engineer Process – Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC)

Yaqoub Ali is a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from Kuwait University. He has 11 years of experience in oil, gas and Petrochemicals starting from production engineer in EQUATE Petrochemical company to Sr.Process Engineer in KIPIC, specializing in provide effective and efficient technical resources for operations to manage the production activities within the organization to achieve the optimum output and high reliable plant performance.

Yousef Bader Al-Radaan

Senior Engineer Manufacturing Vietnam – KPI

With a total experience of 14 years in the Oil Sector , Yousef had the opportunity to work in different roles as an electrical maintenance and Senior Engineer special projects in Belgium and in the Netherlands where he have contributed in saving Energy and reducing the emissions through various projects such as the installation of Solar Panels in the Benelux region across 500+ stations , and the installation of many AdBlue filling stations that contribute in reducing the emissions generated by Diesel Vehicles.

Currently, Yousef is working as a Senior Engineer Manufacturing Vietnam and he holds a BSc. Degree in Electrical Engineering from Kuwait University.

Muhammad FarhatUllah

Group Leader PET (Energy & OET)- Petro Rabigh KSA

Mr. Farhat is a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. He has above 27 years extensive experience in the Refining, Gas and Petrochemical operation, commissioning, Process Engineering and Energy leading roles.

He is Chartered Engineer UK Engineering Council, Member of IChemE UK, Professional Engineer member of PEC, Graduate Member of IOSH UK, Member of Engineering New Zealand, Member of American Association of Energy Engineers(AEE) USA, Certified Industrial Energy Professional and attended Certified Energy Manager course organized by SEEC.

He has worked for Pakistan Refinery, FFC Jordan Fertilizer Pakistan, Qatar Petroleum/Energy and currently working for Petro Rabigh KSA.

He started his Petro Rabigh journey as a Process Engineer of their new Project Naphtha Reformer & Aromatic Complex as a core plant of Phase-2 during 70% of construction phase, participated in 95% design review, project takeover from PMT, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, master startup, standalone operation, PTR, CRT and his position progressed to Senior Engineer, Engineering Section Head of Monomer-II to Group Leader of Energy & Operation Excellence Team (renamed as PET-Process Excellence Team).

His responsibilities as a Group Leader are to manage the Process Engineering Department (PED) central tasks under Manager office like, Managing Petro Rabigh Energy, focal person of SEEC, coordination with SA & their JVs, Benchmarking, New Technologies, Cooling & Process Water contractor’s deliverable management, Audit, PED Risk Register, Solomon Energy and Management Reporting, Board Exhibits, Catalysts & Chemicals Matrix, LTA Reports & Site Visit Support, Department Audit Support, Budget, IOWs Program, Promoting Engineering Simulation utilization, Digitalization, KPIs, Licensors and PED Legal/NDA & Contracts management.

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