SYNPOSIS

This presentation will provide a quick introduction into the engineering of oil production. It will start with an introduction to important oil properties to consider when producing an oilfield, and how this data is used. It then moves to a generic offshore production facility, pointing out the salient points, design considerations and major equipment used in oil production. It closes out with a quick look at downstream facilities.

BIODATA

Ir. Razmahwata CEng graduated with a MA and MEng from Cambridge University, England. He has 17 years experience in the Malaysian oil and gas industry. He began his career as a representative of an oil and gas major at the design consultant's office. His experience and knowledge was further enhanced by holding positions as Custody Measurement Engineer and Facilities Surveillance engineer for a major PSC operator in Malaysia, providing support and guidance to Operations. He has been Principal Process Engineer and General Manager for a Malaysian Process consultancy office. He is currently Managing Director of Synergy Oil & Gas Engineering, a specialist process consultancy, www.synergykl.com.my.

He has had international experience in both oil and gas upstream industries, servicing clients at various stages of assets’ lifecycle.