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Ojukwu Chikaosolu
Profile:
Ojukwu is a Legal Practitioner with an LLM Petroleum Law and Policy from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration MCIArb UK and focuses his work on Arbitration and the Downstream Petroleum Sector.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles:
-Supply Obligations and Downstream Oil in Nigeria. -->
-Charting Future Supplies: Nigeria's Oil Products. -->
Opeoluwa Orekoya
Profile:
Ope is an oil and energy professional with a Masters in Energyy Studies having specialized in Energy Economics -from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles:
A Fiscal Background to Nigeria's Petroleum Industry Bill. -->
The PIB: Nigeria's Key Petroleum Fiscal Design Issues -->
Abba is an MBA International Oil and Gas Management from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. He also has a background in Georgraphy and is currently a member of the Energy Institute and the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN). His research interests lie in mergers and aquisitions of large energy conglomerates.
The PIB: Nigeria's Key Petroleum Fiscal Design Issues -->
Granita R. Layungasri
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Granita is a Legal Practitioner with prior experience as a Legal and Regulatory issue Journalist for years- having studied Law in Universitas Indonesia (Indonesia) and University of Cambridge (UK) and has developed broad knowledge in both civil and common law. In addition to these Granita is an LLM in Mineral Law and Policy from the University of Dundee. She puts strong focus on Sustainable and Responsible Investment in Mining and Clean Coal Technology in ASEAN (Assosiation of South East Asia Nations). Her research work varies from Mining investment, Environmental management policy for artisanal mining, OHS (Occupational Health Safety) and human rights in mining. Some of her papers are published in the SSRN (Social Science Research Network).
Contact: TBA
Abba Isa Abubakar
Profile:
Abba is an MBA International Oil and Gas Management from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. He also has a background in Georgraphy and is currently a member of the Energy Institute and the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN). His research interests lie in mergers and aquisitions of large energy conglomerates.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles:
-SUPPLY CHAINS: To “Bullwhip’’ the Professional Worker… or not! . -->
Pagaebi is a Petroleum Economist with an Msc in Oil and Gas Economics obtained from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. She possesses strong numerical skills acquired from her strong background in Accounting and prior Banking Experience. With most of her research work on biofuels, Pagaebi is passionate about renewable energy and has also produced some work on natural gas.
Pagaebi Opuene
Profile:
Pagaebi is a Petroleum Economist with an Msc in Oil and Gas Economics obtained from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. She possesses strong numerical skills acquired from her strong background in Accounting and prior Banking Experience. With most of her research work on biofuels, Pagaebi is passionate about renewable energy and has also produced some work on natural gas.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles:
Refineries: Nigeria Blending Along? -->
Additional Refining Capacity; A Viable option for Naija? -->
Oluwasheyi Nicholas Lisk-Carew (Sheyi) is a management focused and enthusiastic oil and gas professional, with over 5 years of experience in Strategy, Marketing, Operations Management and IT. He holds a B.Eng in Computer Systems Engineering, an M.Sc in Marketing Management and an Executive MBA in International Oil and Gas Management from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. His unique strengths lie in his negotiation abilities, interpersonal skills and ability to successfully analyse an organization's critical support requirements and opportunities. He is also passionate about planning proficiency, strategic development and client relations. Sheyi is affiliated with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the Scottish Oil Club, the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) and The Lagos Oil Club
Additional Refining Capacity; A Viable option for Naija? -->
Oluwasheyi Nicholas Lisk-Carew
Profile:
Oluwasheyi Nicholas Lisk-Carew (Sheyi) is a management focused and enthusiastic oil and gas professional, with over 5 years of experience in Strategy, Marketing, Operations Management and IT. He holds a B.Eng in Computer Systems Engineering, an M.Sc in Marketing Management and an Executive MBA in International Oil and Gas Management from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. His unique strengths lie in his negotiation abilities, interpersonal skills and ability to successfully analyse an organization's critical support requirements and opportunities. He is also passionate about planning proficiency, strategic development and client relations. Sheyi is affiliated with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the Scottish Oil Club, the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) and The Lagos Oil Club
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles:
Deepwater Exploration: Deep Dimensions for Crude Sake! -->
Deepwater Discovery Today- for Tomorrow: Is it worth the wait? -->
Roy is an oil and energy professional with an MBA in Energy Industry Management -from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. Roy has a keen interest in Energy subject matter and some of his papers are published in several journals
Deepwater Discovery Today- for Tomorrow: Is it worth the wait? -->
Roy Bhamra
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Roy is an oil and energy professional with an MBA in Energy Industry Management -from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. Roy has a keen interest in Energy subject matter and some of his papers are published in several journals
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles:
UK alert:: Energy Gap is coming -->
Ademola H. A. Siole-Balogun
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Herbert Ademola is an LLM degree holder from the CEPMLP, University of Dundee. He has been a qualified barrister and solicitor since 2007. He bagged is LL.B degree from the premier state university in Ngiera, Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2006. He started his legal career during his NYSC in 207 after which he joined one of the biggest real estate and construction companies in Lagos as a legal adviser. In December of 2008, he founded a newspaper company- a medium dedicated to discussing issues on law, relating to real estate acquisition, tenancies, leases and property intelligence. An avid reader and a social commentator, Ademola is credited with co-authoring a book titled- The Law, the State and the Challenges of Nation building- in July, 2008. He is a memer of the Association of Professional Negotiators and Mediators- Nigeria, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, Energy Institute, UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Real Estate Lawyers Association of Nigeria- among other professional associations.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles:
OPEC, Saudi Arabia & Oil Prices: Ademola's Take! -->
Can you Catch the Wind, Predict Oil Prices? -->
Can you Catch the Wind, Predict Oil Prices? -->
Adebola Agunbiade
Profile:
Adebola is a Finance and Management, Energy professional with an M.Sc Energy Finance from a School well known for its expertise in the Energy sector, the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP)- University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. She has a highly successful background in the achievement of profitable business growth through the creation and execution of successful sales, marketing and accounting strategies- and is vastly experienced in working with leading brands in the Banking sector, Government parastatals, Pension Fund Administrators and Private companies. Debby is a member of the Project Management Institute and has focused most of her research on development and analysis of the renewable energy sector in different countries.
Contact: TBA
Deji is an Energy Supply Chain consultant with an MBA- Oil and Gas Management from the Aberdeen Business School at the Robert Gordon University, Scotland UK. He is a member of the Shell UK focus group on Brent platform decommissioning and has conducted research on the Readiness and Capacity of the UKCS Decommissioning supply chain. He has recently developed a framework for collaborative contracting philosophies between Tier one, Tier two and Tier three UKCS players with a focus on efficiency and cost savings while also taking into consideration liabilites, risks and rewards. Deji recently presented at the conference of the Oil and Gas UK and Decommissioning Northsea. He also has prior industry background in Finance as well as Downstream petroleum products supply.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles:
CNOOC & The Three Wicked Problems. -->
Joint Operating Agreements: Marriage of Convenience or just a seat at the table.-->
Disentangling JOA's and Partnerships. -->
Model Agreements and Principles of JOA's. -->
Blog Articles::
Gizel Thomas-Roberts
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Gizel is a Trinidad and Tobago citizen and Attorney. Her academic qualifications include Masters Degrees in Corporate and Commercial Law, Petroleum Law and International MBA (International Marketing Specialization). An attorney for the past 8 years, Gizel has worked throughout the public service in her country and has held positions of Legal Assistant, Legal Adviser and Senior State Counsel, within various government and quasi-government departments in her native Trinidad and Tobago. In May 2010 she ran for the office of Member of Parliament for Tobago East under the former regime and though unsuccessful found the experience a glorious and fulfilling one. She is a returning scholar having read for the LLM (Petroleum Law and Policy) at the University of Dundee from January 2009-June 2010. In addition, she was the Editor-in-Chief for the CAR 13 Publication for the academic year 08-09 at the CEPMLP.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles:
Disentangling JOA's and Partnerships. -->
Model Agreements and Principles of JOA's. -->
Bharathi Prakash
Profile:
Mr. Bharathi Prakash has a good understanding of the Oil and Gas industry through 3 years of relevant experience as a Piping Design Engineer and relevant degree qualifications. He gained significant relevant professional experience in Piping engineering whilst working with EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) companies covering projects for refineries & storage terminals. During this period he developed understanding of project-related engineering issues. He believes that the engineering degree coupled with his industry experience has given him a good insight inot the technical issues in the industry; and this combined with the Business and Management Knowledge gained from his MBA studies will put him in a position to work in a wide range of different roles. He is an MBA International Oil & Gas Management graduate from the CEPMLP at the University of Dundee- Scotland, UK.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles:
Project Team Success: Using Self Perception & MBTI tools.-->
Yetunde Esan
Profile:
Yetunde Esan is an M.Sc. Energy Economics from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. She has a background in Economics from the Covenant University- Nigeria and prior professional history in the Nigerian Banking Sector. Yetunde is currently a member of the Scottish Oil Club and Energy Institute. Her research interests include studies on Oil price shocks and revenue managements, as well as the dutch disease syndrome.
Contact: TBA
Carbon Emissions Impact & Global Climate Change. -->
Eze Nneka Iyabode is an M.Sc. Energy Finance graduate from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. She has over three years work experience in the Banking industry and has also been involved in Financial Management and Advisory. Her main focus is on Climate change, Clean Energy and how the situation can be maximised in developing countries. She has researched and published works on How Nigeria can maximise the Clean Development mechanism (CDM) and How the CDM can improve the Bankability of Renewable Energy Projects in Developing Countries.
Eze Nneka Iyabode
Profile:
Eze Nneka Iyabode is an M.Sc. Energy Finance graduate from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. She has over three years work experience in the Banking industry and has also been involved in Financial Management and Advisory. Her main focus is on Climate change, Clean Energy and how the situation can be maximised in developing countries. She has researched and published works on How Nigeria can maximise the Clean Development mechanism (CDM) and How the CDM can improve the Bankability of Renewable Energy Projects in Developing Countries.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles::
Modelling Concepts: C02 Emission Function. -->
Apresai Oghenemagan
Profile:
Apresai Oghenemagan is an M.Sc. Energy Studies (without specialization) graduate from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. He also possesses a B.Eng. Electrical/ Electronic Engineering with a second class upper award. He has garnared varied work experience as an electrical engineer; involved in the design of electrical, electronics and pneumatics system design since 2006. He has also had a stint as a projection engineer at a major cinema operation where he was involved in carrying out energy efficiency analysis. His research areas of interest lie in the area of energy efficiency and an application of quantitative investigations into pressing global energy issues.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles::
Refiner's Fire: Testing our Co2 Model. -->
Abimbola Shode
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Abimbola Shode is an Economist with a bias for oil and gas industry issues and acute business knowledge. Her research interests include Energy trading and Strategic assets optimisation, Natural gas development in West Africa and Energy security in Asia-pacific region.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles::
Polishing our Co2 Model. -->
Whither Japan and Its Kyoto Targets. -->
Rising from the Ashes: Towards a Hydrogen Economy. -->
Whither Japan and Its Kyoto Targets. -->
Rising from the Ashes: Towards a Hydrogen Economy. -->
Kingsley Onuoha
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Kingsley is an M.Sc. Petroleum Energy Economics graduate from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. He also possesses a B.Sc. Statistics/ Economics degree award. He has acquired varied work experience in Banking over the years and is an ACCA student member. He has published works on the SSRN (Social Sciences Research Network)- which include studies on Alternative Fuel, the Electricity Industry in Nigeria, The European Union Bio-Fuels plan and Sustainable Development Doctrine.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles::
A Definitive Model. Measuring Impact on Carbon (Co2) Emissions. -->
Maryanne Agbiriogu
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Maryanne is an M.Sc. Energy and Environment graduate from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. She also holds a B.Sc. in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering with a second class upper degree award from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She has garnered work experience in Business Development, Relationship Management and Customer Advisory in the Banking and Financial Sectors; and possesses strong communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills, acquired while undertaking different responsibilities- while working in the Banking Industry. Maryanne has a strong interest in Environmental issues, particularly those arising from the exploitation of energy reserves, and is focused on contributing to cleaning up our environment for this generation and beyond, through tackling the challenges in maintaining a balance between energy provision and sustainability development. He interests also extend to upholding Occupational Health and Safety in the extractive industry. Her research work covers topics ranging from Corporate Social Responsibility in the Oil and Gas Industry, Energy and Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Oil Sands development and Land Reclamation- to mention a few.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles::
EITI IN PERSPECTIVE: Scope and Country Experiences -->
WHITHER WAY? Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative -->
Mobolaji is a legal practitioner with an LLM in Energy Law and Policy from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. She has had previous experience in litigation and legal drafting in Ngieria and is a member of the Nigerian bar. Mobolaji's interests include the law and policy relating to the environment and all energy issues.
WHITHER WAY? Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative -->
Mobolaji Obisakin
Profile:
Mobolaji is a legal practitioner with an LLM in Energy Law and Policy from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. She has had previous experience in litigation and legal drafting in Ngieria and is a member of the Nigerian bar. Mobolaji's interests include the law and policy relating to the environment and all energy issues.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles::
Bolaji's Kyoto Protocol : .....in 3D!! -->
The European Union Trading Scheme (ETS) -->
The European Union Trading Scheme (ETS) -->
Marcia Ashong
Profile:
Marcia recently completed a Masters of Laws degree in Energy Law and Policy at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum, Mineral Law and Policy, University of Dundee. She also holds an LLB from the University of Exeter and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Minnesota (U.S.). Her experience in legal affairs spans three continents, nameley; Africa, North America and Europe. She served as a Fellow at Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Ghana in 2006, and has Commercial and Corporate Law experience from two major International Law firms. Marcia has over 5 years experience in leadership and management. She is also Director of the Ghana Oil Club; a non-profit entity whose aim is to facilitate information flows among petroleum and energy sector professionals as well as providing forum for active engagement.
She is currently working on implementation of the World Bank-Extractive Industries Technical Advisory Facilities' (EITAF) Sourcebook on 'Best Practices for the Extractive Industries'; a tool designed to consolidate policy frameworks and development for oil, gas and mining, in view of assisting resource-rich developing countries to adequately structure their upstream extractive industries. She is also a member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN), an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), The Energy Institute, and The Scottish Oil Club.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles::
Arbitration: The Rules of Engagement -->
The Arbitration Agreement: What it means for Non-Signers -->
Ghana Oil Revenue- Interim Report Card: Marcia Ashong in Petroleum Africa -->
Zaheer has a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the Pune University, India and an MBA International Oil and Gas Management from the Centre for Energy, Petrotroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at University of Dundee, Scotland-UK. Zaheer has deep interests in the Geopolitics of South Asia- particularly India; he also follows West Asia issues and is a keen observer of India's foreign affairs and strategic interests. Having worked as a Project Engineer in the past Zaheer has good knowledge of the project coordination, processes and equipment in refineries and petrochemical plants. His recent research interests include works on Strategic, Economic analysis of the Oil and Gas Industry. Other areas of interest include Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Supply Chain Mangement, Vendor/ Supplier Development and academically and heat & mass transfer & Chemical thermodynamics.
The Arbitration Agreement: What it means for Non-Signers -->
Ghana Oil Revenue- Interim Report Card: Marcia Ashong in Petroleum Africa -->
Zaheer A. Shaikh
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Zaheer has a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the Pune University, India and an MBA International Oil and Gas Management from the Centre for Energy, Petrotroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at University of Dundee, Scotland-UK. Zaheer has deep interests in the Geopolitics of South Asia- particularly India; he also follows West Asia issues and is a keen observer of India's foreign affairs and strategic interests. Having worked as a Project Engineer in the past Zaheer has good knowledge of the project coordination, processes and equipment in refineries and petrochemical plants. His recent research interests include works on Strategic, Economic analysis of the Oil and Gas Industry. Other areas of interest include Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Supply Chain Mangement, Vendor/ Supplier Development and academically and heat & mass transfer & Chemical thermodynamics.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles::
Why Renewable Energy? -->
Policy Support Mechanisms for Renewables -->
Policy Support Mechanisms for Renewables -->
Abiodun Musa
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Abiodun has a background in accounting from Lagos State University. She started her career as a client service officer at a management company in Nigeria before heading to the United Kingdom in pursuit of an MBA in International Oil and Gas Management at the the reputable Centre for Energy, Petroleum amd Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP), University of Dundee, Scotland which she has concluded.She is a member of the Society for Petroleum Engineers (SPE). She is a natural people person and has developed her skills over the years professionally through her career.
Contact: biodumusa@yahoo.com
Blog Articles::
PEMEX; Antecedents of a Business Case -->
Analysing the Company PEMEX: Environmental Mapping with PESTEL -->
Liang Peng is a Legal Consultant in Energy, International Trade, Project Finance and M & A's with an LLM in Mineral Law and Policy- from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum, Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP), University of Dundee, Scotland. His research interests span across the field of Mineral and Energy Law.
Analysing the Company PEMEX: Environmental Mapping with PESTEL -->
Liang Peng
Profile:
Liang Peng is a Legal Consultant in Energy, International Trade, Project Finance and M & A's with an LLM in Mineral Law and Policy- from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum, Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP), University of Dundee, Scotland. His research interests span across the field of Mineral and Energy Law.
Contact: TBA
Blog Articles::
Renegotiation Clauses in International Investment Contracts -->
The Disputes over the Renegotiation Clause -->
Renegotiation Clause: In Pursuit of Economic Equilibrium -->
The Disputes over the Renegotiation Clause -->
Renegotiation Clause: In Pursuit of Economic Equilibrium -->
Mabel Imoh Gab-Umoden
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Profile:
Mabel is a willing and expressive individual whose higher education studies and work experience have provided her with a vast amount of knowledge and exposure in International Management and Petroleum Investment, law and Policy related issues. She holds a BA (Hons) in Business with International Management from Newcastle Business School at the University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon tyne - UK and an LLM in Petroleum Law and Policy from the prestigious and world-renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum, Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, Scotland- UK. she has a strong interest in the ''Concept of Outsourceing'' and "Local Content Policies". In addition her research interests also include fiscal regimes, bilateral treaties and Investment Laws and Policies. Her unique strengths lie in strategic planning, problem solving, negotiation abilities, interpersonal and management skills. She is also passionate about writing. Mabel is affiliated with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).