Hi, I’m
MIREILLE TOULEKIMA
Principal Energy Adviser
Perth,WA
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Summary
- A Top-notch, strategic and dynamic global leader in Upstream Oil and Gas and Energy, gaining experience from worldwide operations with companies such as Shell Exploration and Production International, Santos Ltd, Sasol Exploration and Production International, and Woodside Energy, working in a range of technical and management roles with proven record of success leading and growing organizations.
- Over 25 years’ experience in Petroleum Engineering, Production Operations, Project Management, Partners and Joint Venture Management, Local Content Policies and Procedures Development, Reserves and Resources Accounting and reporting on projects ranging from multi-millions to billions of dollars.
- Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.
- Published Author of several books of which: “Local Content Key Enabler for Oil and Gas Projects in Emerging Markets” published in 2015. The latter is now a reference for governments, international energy companies, and universities in Africa, Europe, Australia, and The Caribbeans.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
25
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MT Energy Resources LtdPerth, Western Australia
Managing Director and Principal Consultant
02.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong partnerships with government representatives, indigenous and national companies in Australia, Mozambique, Kenya, Ghana and Gabon to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth, capacity and capability development.
- Directed technological improvements, Petroleum engineering technical studies, projects management, economic evaluation, Local Content policies, strategies and regulations implementation, opportunities screening and identification of business development opportunities and reduction of business bottlenecks.
- Helped drafted Local Content policies and strategies for Mozambique National Oil Company (ENH).
- Trained graduates and less experienced Petroleum Engineers for indigenous and national companies in Australia, Mozambique, Kenya and Ghana.
- In-wellbores opportunities screening, proposal and implementation focusing on Cooper Eramanga Queensland basin (Santos Ltd)
- Established technical skills transfer and competency development plan for graduate and junior engineers.
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
Sasol Exploration And Production International
Subsurface Manager, Senior Petroleum Engineer
03.2012 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Coordinated Reservoir management, surveillance and production optimization of Mozambique Onshore Pande & Temane PPA area.
- Coordinated the extended well test and field development planning of Inhassoro thin Oil rim (Mozambique1st commercial oil discovery)
- Managed evaluation, production and testing of wells to meet nominations and GSA (Gas Sale Agreement) contractual obligations.
- Provided Subsurface support to identify and screen further development opportunities for Mozambique Assets, determine level of compliance and technical feasibility of proposed initiatives.
- Ensured technical, strategic and commercial robustness of the subsurface technical work and long-term studies carried out by the T&OS (Technical and Operational Subsurface) group.
- Coordinated Mozambique assets reserves accounting and reporting.
- Supported Production Operations and Drilling to establish and set targets
- Monitored drill sites for compliance, production and safety issues and devised recovery and treatment plans for resources.
Woodside Energy
Senior Reservoir Engineer
12.2008 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Performed reservoir engineering analysis and coordinated subsurface technical work and field development planning as part of Greater Western Flank (GWF) development in North-West Shelf.
- Helped review and optimize production performance of North-West Shelf Venture (NWSV) gas producing fields.
- Provided reservoir engineering expertise in appraisal planning, and evaluation of hydrocarbons prospects in North-West Shelf.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify and deploy optimal strategies for handling drilling needs.
- Coordinated activities of workers engaged in research, planning and development.
- Designed production tests, performed their analyses and integrated results into integrated reservoir studies and modelling.
- Conducted investigations and evaluations into straightforward and advanced oil and gas extraction issues.
- Used Petrel RE and MBAL to simulate field operations, proactive identify problems and improve plans to mitigate risks.
- Performed reserves accounting and reporting
Santos Ltd
Project Leader, Senior Reservoir Engineer
12.2006 - 12.2008
Job overview
- Coordinated, Project managed and led Cooper Basin Eromanga oil project (1000 wells drilling program) to identify drilling opportunities to add and develop reserves, delineate, explore and appraise near fields.
- Carried out economic analysis, prepared well proposals, developed plans and estimated recoverable volumes for fields located in Cooper Basin Eromanga oil .
- Planed and quality controlled technical and budget programs and liaised with JV partners and government to secure projects, with accountability for post project implementation closeout and audit.
- Contributed petroleum engineering technical support to Subsurface team working on Oyong and Wortel producing fields, Offshore East Java in Indonesia
- Observed progress of each project, examined risks and coordinated contingency plans.
- Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives.
- Defined responsibilities, duties and roles of each team member
- Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
- Coordinated preparations of assurance reviews by producing quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
Shell Exploration & Production
Reservoir Engineer, Petrophycist
02.1996 - 09.2006
Job overview
- Provided Reservoir engineering technical and operational support to subsurface teams in charge of Sarawak’s Central Luconia Basin offshore gas fields feeding MLNG Satu (Malaysia’s first LNG plant of three trains) and aided commercial decisions on Production Sharing Contracts (PSAs)
- Performed operational technical, petrophysical and simulation work for Reservoir management, Re-development and enhanced recovery plans of Shell Gabon key Assets (Gamba-Ivinga and Rabi oil fields)
- Designed and implemented environmental controls on oil operations.
- Used Shell Simulator MoRes to simulate field operations, history-match production history, proactive identify problems and improve plans to mitigate risks.
Education
Rai UniversityGujarat, India
Ph.D. from Engineering
05.2021 - 12.2022
Australian School of ManagementPerth, Western Australia
Diploma from Applied Management
08.1991 - 08.2011
Institut Superieur En Production AutomatiséeAngers, France
Bachelor of Science from Applied Automated Production
09.1991 - 07.1995
Skills
Petroleum Engineering
Field and reservoirs development
Reservoir surveillance and management
Uncertainty management and decision analysis
Offshore and Onshore operations
Integrated Reservoir Modelling & Reservoir simulation
Training, Coaching and Mentoring Project management
Reserves Accounting & Reporting
Partners and Joint Venture Management
Local Content in developing and emerging markets
Technical Management and Leadership
Decision-Making, Problem-Solving
Project planning & management
Budgeting and economic analysis
Excellent Communication
Computer literate
Professional associations and Board positions
- Global Chair Energy & Engineering, G100: Mission Million (Global)
- Executive Director, The Africa Mining and Resources Council (AMRC, Global))
- Advisory Board member, Nalule Energy and Mining Consultants (NEM, Uganda)
- Advisory Board Member, The Women for Sustainable Energy and Climate Action (W4SECA, Cameroon)
- Member, Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET)
- Executive Fellow and board member, Woxsen University (India and Global)
- Country Director, Red Sororidad Pacto Entre Ellas (Peru and Global)
- Co-Founder, Women in Energy Global (WinEG)
- Founder, STEM Queens UG (Uganda)
- Founder, Mireille Toulekima Global Leadership Organisation
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Timeline
Rai University
Ph.D. from Engineering
05.2021 - 12.2022
Managing Director and Principal Consultant
MT Energy Resources Ltd
02.2016 - Current
Subsurface Manager, Senior Petroleum Engineer
Sasol Exploration And Production International
03.2012 - 01.2016
Senior Reservoir Engineer
Woodside Energy
12.2008 - 12.2011
Project Leader, Senior Reservoir Engineer
Santos Ltd
12.2006 - 12.2008
Reservoir Engineer, Petrophycist
Shell Exploration & Production
02.1996 - 09.2006
Institut Superieur En Production Automatisée
Bachelor of Science from Applied Automated Production
09.1991 - 07.1995
Australian School of Management
Diploma from Applied Management
08.1991 - 08.2011