Over the past 25 years, I built a career in the Oil & Gas industry, with a strong focus on IT, systems integration and project management. I spent over 7 years for Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij BV (NAM, the Dutch Shell operating unit), 10 years for ENGIE E&P Nederland BV (then Neptune, now ENI), and most recently 3 years with ADNOC Gas (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) in Abu Dhabi.

However, my roles have not been within the core business of these E&P companies but rather in their IT departments or as a business representative in program/project manager, consultant or business analyst roles.

NAM / Shell (7+ years)

At Shell, I was responsible for the offshore IT infrastructure and all associated services. Everything connected via RJ45, RJ11, fiber, microwave, or VSAT across more than 40 offshore platforms fell under my scope. Whether it was a flotel with 150 people, a drilling rig on campaign or fixed manned and unmanned jacket platforms—ensuring reliable connectivity and data transfer for systems such as ESD/ASD, video conferencing, wireline data, AIS, satnav, DCS, Fire & Gas, and others was my job.

This included end-to-end involvement: logistics (air and sea), planning, engineering, design, resourcing, budgeting, and developing work packs. I coordinated closely with internal departments and external vendors to ensure timely and successful delivery.

In my final year with Shell, ENGIE E&P acquired several assets from NAM. I served as project manager for the handover of physical DCS control of these assets to ENGIE, using Shell’s existing infrastructure.

ENGIE E&P (10 years)

Following my time at Shell, I transitioned to ENGIE E&P (formerly GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland BV). There I managed the transfer of business functions—specifically Hydrocarbon Accounting and Dispatching—for the NOGAT pipeline, which ENGIE had recently acquired from NAM. While NAM retained these business functions temporarily, I was hired to lead the project that would bring them in-house.

The role involved integrating and extending the company’s Energy Components (Quorum Business software) platform, managing interfaces (including Osisoft PI, VPNs, BizTalk, EDIGAS Messaging, sFTP and AS/2 connections), recruiting and training staff, and orchestrating a seamless switchover of pipeline dispatching responsibilities from NAM to ENGIE.

During my tenure, I managed multiple large and small projects and was instrumental in developing allocation algorithms as well as custom features in Energy Components. My work supported robust hydrocarbon accounting and dispatching processes and deepened my expertise in the tool.

ADNOC Gas (3 years)

Most recently, I took on a midstream Energy Components implementation for ADNOC Gas in Abu Dhabi. This involved six major business processes: Forecasting & Planning, Ship Coordination, Marine Operations, Hydrocarbon Accounting, Emissions Monitoring, and Reporting.

The project spanned seven refineries and supported the planning and shipping of butane, propane, LNG, and sulphur—as well as sulphur trucking. Data inputs came from four upstream sources, and we produced over 200 reports and marine handling documents. I oversaw integration with SAP, Panorama, Power BI, and other internal systems, using a mix of web APIs and custom interfaces. I also led user training and documentation efforts.

Key Competencies

Across all these assignments, I have:

• Designed and implemented custom allocation algorithms
• Led multi-disciplinary teams and cross-departmental projects
• Developed deep functional and technical expertise in Energy Components
• Delivered complex systems integration in operational environments

I would confidently say I have an in-depth working knowledge of Energy Components—though, as with any highly sophisticated product, there is always more to learn. Fortunately, its “open” nature allows for a deep understanding of its inner workings.

What’s Next?

After 25+ years in Oil & Gas and 15+ years working with Energy Components, it’s time for a new challenge. If you’re looking for a seasoned IT project manager with hands-on experience in energy systems, process design, and hydrocarbon accounting—someone who can lead, deliver, and support business-critical applications—feel free to reach out or connect with me on LinkedIn.

While I’m open to project management or specialist roles, my preference is to continue working with Energy Components or similar platforms.

Looking forward to what’s next.