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nathalie grall-sorensen

requirements

I have 20 years of experience in shipping, logistic, import-export and good knowledge of african market. I am now in Dubai and looking for new challenge. if any opportunity please contact me.

Posted by nathalie grall-sorensen on November 15, 2009 at 4:29am

Bas Vlugt

A Clean Energy Business Plan Competition


A business plan competition for entrepreneurs that deliver access to clean energy in Africa.

Clean energy comprises: wind, solar, biogas, hydro, liquefied petroleum gas, biomass and energy efficiency. Non-renewable energies are not excluded but the approaches to en… Continue

Posted by Bas Vlugt on November 4, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Ng Zhimao

Project Financial Evaluation for Engineers - Is financial aspect of a project always a challenge for engineering personnel?

Enhance your finance skills!

Project Financial Evaluation for Engineers, 8th & 9th February 2010, Johannesburg, South Africa

Whilst engineers are expected to be specialist in their field, increasing competitive market environment need them to understand economic viability of their decisions to stay ahead. Right interpretation and appreciation of core corporate financial principles will lead to effective budget management and most importantly pave your way for an excellent career developmen… Continue

Posted by Ng Zhimao on November 4, 2009 at 3:19am

Guillaume Parola

Oil and Gas services company

Hi, my name is Guillaume Parola and I am working for Altea Resources (www.altears.com).

Our company is incorporated in the USA, France, and soon will have offices in Germany and Singapore. We are already working with different companies (middle sized and major companies) in different part of the world, especially in Africa : Tunisia, Algeria, Lybia, Congo, Angola,...

Our job is to recruit consultant/staff and to provide oil and gas companies with equipement… Continue

Posted by Guillaume Parola on October 28, 2009 at 1:15pm

SivaShanker

Petroleum Trading in Nairobi and East Africa

We are looking to raise USD2.5million for a ready business awarded by the Ministry of Energy to buy from tender winners at wholesale prices to be retailed for local and export buyers on a monthly basis.

Since July 2009 we have been trading using very expensive borrowed cash but now we have decided to look for a strategic partner cum investors who is willing accept 30% profit share on a transaction that results in 5% net profit each month / per transaction.

We operate using the same license as… Continue

Posted by SivaShanker on October 27, 2009 at 4:54pm

Samantha Masencamp

Deputy Project Manager, Thermal Power Plant Egypt Middle Eastern Region experience ESSENTIAL Competitive tax free salary in US $

Requirements:

• Approx 40 yrs of age
• Degree / Professional qualification
• Previous heavy civils experience (power station exp advantageous)
• Contractual and commercial experience (not extensive)

Assignment duration: Approx 30 months (possibility of future projects within the company)
Status: Single / Married (Companies packages do not include school fees no matter how competitive the packages of other companies)

Email updated CV in Word format to annelize@timestalent.co.za

Posted by Samantha Masencamp on October 19, 2009 at 12:05pm

Samantha Masencamp

Chief Engineer, Fertilizer Plant Algeria Middle Eastern Region experience ESSENTIAL Competitive tax free salary in US $

Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Relevant exp in handling all the technical issues in constructing projects
• Exp in issuing contractor shop drawings/detailed drawings and coordinating drawings of all disciplines
• Exp managing the engineering team of different disciplines advantageous
• Excellent English communication skills
• +15 yrs exp

Project: State-of-the-art nitrogen-based fertilizer production plant

Email updated CV in Word format to annelize@timestalent.co.za

Posted by Samantha Masencamp on October 19, 2009 at 12:04pm

Samantha Masencamp

QA/QC Manager, Algeria Middle Eastern Region experience ESSENTIAL Competitive tax free salary in US $

Requirements:

• Civil Engineer
• Indian (preferred nationality) with vast experience in international pipeline construction projects
• Excellent English communication skills
• “Hands on” manager, not just office based
• Min 10 yrs experience in construction projects

Email updated CV in Word format to natasha@timestalent.co.za

Posted by Samantha Masencamp on October 19, 2009 at 12:04pm

Ayodele Dada

Trucking Management System

Hello there, do you have trucks that transport products (AGO, PMS, DPK e.t.c.) and you are looking for a way to manage your income and expenses, then you need the Macronexus Trucking Management System, for more info do here http://truck.macro-nexus.com username: dada, password: dada.

Posted by Ayodele Dada on October 7, 2009 at 10:17am — 2 Comments

zebulon egai

oil and gas job

hi, i am interested to work ,i am technician.email.zebulon2k7@yahoo.com.pls reply me.

Posted by zebulon egai on October 2, 2009 at 5:36pm

Oka Nosayaba O.

Marketing Oil and Gas Products Training

Date: 2nd to 4th November 2009
Venue: Lagos Sheraton Hotels
Enquiries: sales@petronomicstraining.com

This indepth course has been carefully modeled to provide a robust understanding of the marketing techniques for petrolem products (either wholesale, commercial and retail consumers...)

Posted by Oka Nosayaba O. on September 14, 2009 at 5:20pm

Dr Simon Harding

A note on Oil Advisers.com

Maximizing the value of your assets, fulfilling the potential of your people
We are a team of Oil & Gas specialists without peer in the Industry whose role is to facilitate the sale and purchase of Oil & Gas Assets. We identify assets for sale; evaluate and credentialise them through our suite of services; present them to the market, realizing sales or purchases for our clients.

Asset acquisitions
Purchase of the asset direct or the company owning the asset
Bid preparation
Concession ne… Continue

Posted by Dr Simon Harding on September 10, 2009 at 6:55pm

Dr Simon Harding

Wellsite Supervisors in Romania, Turkey and Morocco

Coberon Chronos Consulting's client is a leading services company operating in the oil and gas industry.
Job Description Full relocation will be provided by the company. Duration: At least 2 years, full time. • Coordinate well program operations with Drilling Contractors and Third Parties to ensure compliance with work programs, project procedures and contract requirements. • Update log book regularly. Ensure adequate handover to his relief. • Prepare 24 hour plan ahead document with Drilling Su… Continue

Posted by Dr Simon Harding on August 25, 2009 at 8:01am — 1 Comment

Jean-Claude Moos

www.EnergyeTrack.com

Energy eTrack is the new, interactive desktop tool designed for executives & analysts active in or supplying services to the oil & gas industry.

Subscribers receive access to eight unique oil & gas asset databases, news & deals, company profiles, opinions and research reports fully integrated with innovative desktop tools for easy search, browse, and data access. The platform enables you to rapidly find data, track companies, build custom presentations, and extract information i… Continue

Posted by Jean-Claude Moos on August 12, 2009 at 6:05pm

Dr Simon Harding

Our New Oil and Gas Services

Our new oil and gas services www.chronosconsulting.com



Continue

Posted by Dr Simon Harding on July 2, 2009 at 10:19am

uchay ario

Need AGO (diesel)

Am looking for sellers of AGo ,we have need for 50,000 to 100,000 mt tons.Please contact me arilonza@live.com.It must be available in Lagos waters now not on the way.

Posted by uchay ario on June 30, 2009 at 10:31am — 2 Comments

Victor Ahakon

NEW!!! SUPER OIL PUMP

NEW: SUPER OIL PUMP THATS INCREASES PRODUCTION FROM WELL

It is unique, patented, and not available in any other form. Aramco is adopting it.

* While down hole pumps have been around for years, but this installs above ground in a matter of hours without hotwork.

* It increases production from the well by 10% to 300% and the increase can be calculated prior to decision
by providing well specifications (engineer to engineer).

* The inventor will come present the engineering detail to prospectiv… Continue

Posted by Victor Ahakon on June 12, 2009 at 1:28pm

Bas Vlugt

Solarix launches Sustainer


The Sustainer is a unique solution to produce fuel and electricity in remote rural areas, for example in the African countryside where only 5 to 20 percent of the population have electricity. In many of these situations, access to energy would facilitate development, higher… Continue

Posted by Bas Vlugt on May 31, 2009 at 11:53am

Karo Arubasa

Project Quality Manager

Skills: The Project Quality Manager provides advice to the Project Managers on quality issues, implements quality tools, develops and maintains Project Quality Plans, manages development and maintenance of Sub-project plans providing direction and guidance to sub-project quality coordinators and leads. The Quality Manager ensures and conducts scheduled audits of PTs and Contractors as well as stewards audit findings to resolution and closure in a timely manner. Provides feedback on quality-relat… Continue

Posted by Karo Arubasa on May 18, 2009 at 4:04pm

Karo Arubasa

New Oil and Gas Job Openings

We are currently loooking for the following positions for a project in Nigeria:

1. Senior Civil Engineer
2. Civil Engineering Designer (Senior)
3. Electrical Engineer (Senior)
4. Electrical Designer (Senior)
5. Electrical Designer (Lead)

These positions are for Nigerian professionals only. If you're interested, kindly forward your resume to: karo.arubasa@orioneng.com

Posted by Karo Arubasa on May 13, 2009 at 10:24am — 2 Comments

African Oil Industry News

Ghana: Wapco Explains "Problems"

Mr. Jack Derickson, Managing Director of West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has disclosed that the gas pipeline from Nigeria to Ghana has been completed but there are few difficulties.

Nigeria: Hope Rises for Oil Discovery in Benue Trough

Hope is rising on the possibility of discovering oil and gas in the Benue Trough as experts researching into it say the prospects are high.

Ghana: Govt Lauded Over Oil Framework

The government has been given thumbs up for its plan to formulate a framework that will guide the oil industry in accordance with the demands of Extractive Industry Transparency Initiatives (EITI) principles.

Africa: Opacity Blamed for Bad Oil Deals in Africa

Campaigners from fifty countries from around the world meeting in Montreal, Canada to strategise on pushing further the frontiers of transparency in oil, gas, and mining industries, have blamed opacity in oil and mineral licensing for the bad deals natural resource-dependent countries are often saddled with.

Uganda: Why Oil Revenues Will Harm Us

On October 16, 2009, Oxford's Prof. Paul Collier gave a talk at Serena Hotel in Kampala on the prospects of an oil windfall in Uganda. Unlike in most of his work, this time Collier did not focus on how the international community (read the West) can help Uganda use its oil revenues well; his entire speech, though sounding like a primary school headmaster advising his pupils, was about what we Ugandans should and should not do with our oil revenues. It was vintage Collier - frank, intelligent and insightful see story here.

Africa Energy News

Ghana: Wapco Explains "Problems"

Mr. Jack Derickson, Managing Director of West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has disclosed that the gas pipeline from Nigeria to Ghana has been completed but there are few difficulties.

Nigeria: Hope Rises for Oil Discovery in Benue Trough

Hope is rising on the possibility of discovering oil and gas in the Benue Trough as experts researching into it say the prospects are high.

Ghana: Govt Lauded Over Oil Framework

The government has been given thumbs up for its plan to formulate a framework that will guide the oil industry in accordance with the demands of Extractive Industry Transparency Initiatives (EITI) principles.

Africa: Opacity Blamed for Bad Oil Deals in Africa

Campaigners from fifty countries from around the world meeting in Montreal, Canada to strategise on pushing further the frontiers of transparency in oil, gas, and mining industries, have blamed opacity in oil and mineral licensing for the bad deals natural resource-dependent countries are often saddled with.

Kenya: Africa's Biggest Wind Farm Project Runs Into Stormy Weather

Long term lenders behind the massive Lake Turkana Wind Power Project - Kenya's largest green-field wind power scheme - are now asking for a government guarantee to cover the risks in the private-sector funded project.

Africa Business News

Windows 7 in 10 African languages

Microsoft plans to make its newly-released Windows 7 operating system available in 10 African languages - including five of South Africa's official languages - by the end of 2011. An official of Microsoft South Africa Vis Naidoo said computer technology in local languages opens up more opportunities. “UNESCO-funded research in 2006 showed…

Algeria: Airlines order $891m planes

Two Algerian airlines have ordered 11 planes worth $891 million from U.S. plane maker Boeing at the Dubai Airshow this week, Algeria's news agency, APS, said. Air Algerie has placed an order for seven 737-800 aircrafts, while Tassili Airlines has signed a deal for four single-aisle planes, Boeing said in a statement released by APS. List price…

Nigeria: Shell raises road safety awareness

Flashes of real and artistic photographs will be used to show the importance of road safety consciousness among motorists. Drivers' Dexterity, an exhibition that is supported by Shell Development Corporation, is meant to reinforce the message of safety for road users. The exhibition will depict hazards of road travel in Nigeria; it will feature…

Nigeria: OBJ laments poor road maintenance

Poor road maintenance has been identified as one factor that slows down commerce and development of small and medium scale businesses in Nigeria. Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo said the poor state of a chunk of the federal roads in Nigeria must be addressed as a matter of urgency. “What exactly is the problem with our roads?…

SA: Gautrain may run for 2010

South Africa's most ambitious rail project, the R25.4-billion (¤2.3-billion) Gautrain rapid-rail link, may be able to offer services in time for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, according to the company responsible for the project. Earlier, the Bombela Concession Company said they are willing to accelerate the project by three weeks at a cost of R1.3-billion…
 
 

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