YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
YAB Premier of Sarawak
YB Datuk Dr. Hj. Hazland bin Hj. Abang Hipni
Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability
Topic: The Future of the Pipeline Industry: Empowering Young Professionals for Growth and Innovation
Principal Pipeline Engineer Genesis UK
Associate Dean, External Engagement & Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department Curtin University Malaysia
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Pipeline Manager Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd
Title: Focused Delivery to Remove ~25tonnes of Sand in 24" x 80km Main Oil Line Safely and Effectively
With 13 years in the industry, he began in Pipeline Design before transitioning to Operations and Maintenance. His experience spans integrity assessments, pipeline inspection, and technical assurance for repairs and replacements. Currently, he serve as the focal point for Emergency Pipeline Repair Systems (EPRS) and have been recognized for his role in inspecting SBM export pipelines. His expertise includes evaluating new repair technologies and products for Brunei Shell, and his known for his troubleshooting skills, often handling stuck pig recoveries.
Title: Life Extension and Integrity Management of a Critical Onshore Gas Production Pipeline
Chin Yong Chen, a 2017 Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Sheffield and Shell Scholar, joined Shell in the same year. He has held roles including Asset Pipeline Maintenance Engineer, Pipeline Inspection Engineer, and currently Pipeline Integrity Engineer. His achievements include winning the Fit for Future award for pipeline repair innovations, an Asset Award for unlocking 1,300 BBL/day, and leading the qualification of the first nitrogen membrane technology at BSP. He is a recognized super user of a pipeline integrity management system and specializes in Pipeline Integrity Management, Assessment, and Pipeline Pigging.
Title: Geohazards of Climate Change – Pipeline Movement & Strain Capacity Assessments
Title: Inspection Prioritization for Unpiggable Pipelines
With over 20 years of experience in pipeline integrity, specializing in corrosion control and cathodic protection. A Universitas Indonesia graduate in Metallurgy Engineering, he has developed strategies and emergency repair systems for both onshore and offshore pipelines. Known for integrating diverse technologies and providing impartial, expert consulting, Isya ensures effective and independent solutions for his clients.
Title: Enhancing Energy Security with Valvetight DBB-Saver Solutions
Lee Wan Chai, a recent graduate and emerging expert in the field, shares his groundbreaking insights on "Enhancing Energy Security with Valvetight DBB-Saver Solutions." In this presentation, Lee will explore innovative strategies for bolstering energy security through advanced valve technology. Discover how Valvetight DBB-Saver Solutions are transforming valve performance, optimizing efficiency, and fortifying energy systems against potential disruptions.
Title: The Importance of Emergency Pipeline Repair Systems (EPRS) in Safeguarding Energy Security and Ensuring Uninterrupted Supply to Consumers
David Marshall is a Pipeline Delivery Manager with over 20 years of experience in onshore, subsea, and offshore pipeline engineering and project management. He has managed major projects for leading energy companies such as Total E&P, Shell, ENI, and Qatar Energy, including the Gumusut and Malikai deepwater projects. Renowned for his leadership and cost optimization, David founded the EPRS Club, which has cut CAPEX and OPEX, generating $45 million annually. A PMP and Chartered Marine Engineer, he is an expert in pipeline integrity, IRM, EPRS, offshore installation, and subsea engineering.
Title: "Don't Get Caught Lacking with Your Cracking... A Proactive Approach to Crack Management"
Alex Hazeltine is a senior integrity engineer at ROSEN Integrity Services in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, since 2022. With a Master’s in Marine Engineering from Newcastle University, he has four years of experience in managing subsea assets in the North Sea. His current role involves supporting crack detection inspections in the Asia Pacific region and assessing pipeline cracking and fracture control for repurposed pipelines. Alex is known for his expertise in crack management, fracture mechanics, and crack detection inspection.
Title: “How to select the right leak detection methods to cover legal and operational requirements”
Aivin Yong, a seasoned product manager at KROHNE Solutions, brings over a decade of experience in the energy sector. He started with Multiphase metering in the Oil & Gas industry across Asia Pacific. Now, he drives the expansion of KROHNE's PipePatrol Pipeline Management Solutions in the region, leveraging insights from Europe, MEA, and America. His expertise includes Flow Metering, Computational Pipeline Modelling (CPM), and Pipeline Leak Detection.
Title: “Application of Advanced Data Analytics to Improve Metal Loss Tolerance Specifications”
Dion has over 20 years’ experience in the pipeline industry, from design, construction, pre-commissioning to inspection and maintenance. Dion holds a BE (Mechanical) from the University of Western Australia.
Title: “Utilization of Underwater Resident Intervention Drones for Subsea Inspections”
After graduating with a degree in Electronic Engineering,
Graeme immediately started working offshore on various
international projects including subsea positioning, site
investigations, pipeline and cable installation support and
inspections using the latest ROV and AUV technologies. Using
this experience Graeme performed various roles in the following
years including project manager, operations manager and
country manager in countries throughout the Americas before
finally spending 15 years working in Brazil as a technical sales
and business development manager.
Graeme returned to the UK in 2016 spending 5 years working
with the design and manufacture of subsea remote and
autonomous systems before finally joining Modus Subsea
Services now known as Manta.
Title: “The Role of CCUS Pipelines in Enhancing ESG Reporting and Achieving Carbon Neutrality Targets”
Ray Lim specializes in assisting organizations and businesses decarbonize through advanced carbon accounting technology and customized advisory services. With a strong focus on projects like Energy Efficiency, Low Carbon Material Development, and EV Mobility Infrastructure, Ray brings expertise in GHG accounting Organizational and project-level verification, and consulting on frameworks such as TCFD and IFRS Sustainable Disclosure Standards. His strategic approach empowers clients to effectively navigate their sustainability journeys and achieve their carbon reduction goals.
Title: “ Novel Flexible Pipeline Installation”
Atika began her career as a Project Engineer in the oil and gas industry, spending three years developing her technical expertise. She then joined PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd - Sarawak Asset, managing pipeline integrity for 60 offshore and onshore pipelines over the course of ten years. In this role, Atika oversaw the installation of both conventional and unconventional pipelines and was responsible for the deployment of new technologies.
Title: “Near Shore Underwater Inspection for Export Loading Line to SBM utilizing Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Technology”
Jeppenny began her career as a Project Engineer with three years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, followed by seven years at PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd-Sarawak Asset. As a Project Engineer, she manages pipeline maintenance projects from inception to completion, overseeing riser maintenance, pipeline sectional replacements, and pig trap facilities, all while focusing on cost optimisation and regulatory compliance. She has deployed new technologies, such as Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), in PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd - Sarawak Asset's Miri waters to inspect nearshore pipelines with minimal vessel intervention.
Title: “OPEX Optimization Through Vent Line Rationalization”
Hillry is a passionate chemical engineer with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development. He graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and has since focused on enhancing his expertise in the field. Currently working as a Process Technologist at PETRONAS, Hillry has engaged in various assignments within process engineering, emphasising the delivery of efficient, safe, and reliable operations. He is eager to share his engineering experiences and insights at conferences and workshops, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of engineers and problem solvers.
Title: “Navigating the Challenges of Sustaining Domestic Gas Supply: A Process Engineering Perspective”
A chemical engineer with 12 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, Colin has expertise in R&D for wells, pipeline EPCC, and served as a Pipeline Executive at PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd-Sarawak Asset. Currently a Process Technologist, he has managed numerous pipeline rehabilitation projects, specialising in inspection and maintenance. His career, built on a strong foundation in process engineering, reflects a deep passion for flow assurance. Recently, Colin has completed studies on pipeline rationalisation, low flow pigging, pressure surge analysis, and slugging analysis.
Title: “ Novel Flexible Pipeline Installation”
Shahrustami, a 2005 Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS graduate, specializes in Pipeline Integrity Management (PIM) at PETRONAS. His expertise encompasses inspection and maintenance, risk assessment, and repair & rehabilitation projects. He led the development of i-PIMS, a digital tool that is now widely used within PETRONAS and other Malaysian operators, earning the 2021 Malaysia Technology Excellence Award and the 2022 Asian Experience Award. Shahrustami is also an expert in Pipeline Integrity Management Systems, Fitness for Service, and Magnetic Tomographic Inspection.
Title: “Flexible Pipeline Outer Sheath Repair”
Melissa has over 10 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, specializing in Asset Integrity Engineering and Pipeline Engineering, with a focus on integrity assessment, inspection, management, and process safety management (PSM). In 2023, she was a key member of the PETRONAS Flexible Pipeline Assurance (PEFPA) team, where she contributed to developing flexible pipeline integrity assessment methodologies and guidelines (PTG), as well as the flexible pipeline Integrity Performance Improvement Management System (i-PIMS). Melissa has also explored and deployed innovative integrity and maintenance (I&M) technologies and shared her expertise at various platforms, including presenting on flexible pipeline repair techniques at the PiCOP conference in 2024.
Title: “Liquid Management for Pigging Activities” & “Pipeline Emergency Repair Equipment & Spares (PERES)”
Gladys has over 7 years of experience in the pipeline industry. She began her journey as a CMP Corrosion Engineer, managing pipeline compliance and integrity. Following this role, she transitioned to Pipeline Integrity, where she conducted assessments to ensure pipeline integrity status. Gladys then expanded her expertise as a Pipeline Integrity and Maintenance (I&M) Engineer, leading I&M execution for both onshore and offshore operations.
Title: “Liquid Management for Pigging Activities”
Felicia began her career in 2017 as a Pipeline Engineer at PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd-Sarawak Asset. With eight years of experience in managing pipeline integrity for oil and gas pipelines, she has been involved in numerous inspection and maintenance projects both offshore and onshore. Felicia also specialises in integrity assessment and risk management, ensuring full compliance with the Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) and maintaining pipeline risk levels at As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
Title: “Pipeline Emergency Repair Equipment & Spares (PERES)”
With over ten years of experience in managing pipeline integrity, Bryan specialises in aging subsea pipeline and riser operations, including inspection, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation. He has extensive experience in executing EPCIC projects, such as Pipeline CMP Facility projects involving Chemical Injection Skids, Pig Trap Barrels, Sump and Drain System Modifications, Online Corrosion Electrical Resistance Probes (ERP), Pipeline Leak Detection Systems (PLDS), and Pipeline In-Field Liners (IFL).
Title: “Flexible Pipeline Outer Sheath Repair” & “Near Shore Underwater Inspection for Export Loading Line to SBM utilizing Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Technology”
Adnin began his career in 2012 as a Pipeline Engineer at PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd-Sarawak Asset. With twelve years of experience in pipeline inspection, maintenance, repair, project management, and abandonment activities, he has been involved in various projects, including carbon steel pipeline installation, non-metallic pipeline installation, in-field lining installation, flexible pipeline installation, pipeline isolation, in-line inspection, CPROV, pipeline sectional replacement, and hydrotesting. Adnin has also experience in conducting risk assessments to identify hazards and risks, enabling safe work execution.
Title: “OPEX Optimization Through Vent Line Rationalization”
Title: “Magnetic Tomographic Inspection (MTI) Based Fitness For Services”
Senior Pipeline Engineer and a PETRONAS LEAN Six Sigma (PLSS) certified, with vast knowledge in oil & gas industry pipeline integrity management i.e. Pipeline Inspection, Maintenance & Rehabilitation, Corrosion Management, and Integrity Assessment. He is currently serving PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd at Peninsular Malaysia Assets (PMA).
Title: “Navigating the Challenges of Sustaining Domestic Gas Supply: A Process Engineering Perspective”
A chemical engineer with 12 years in the oil and gas sector, he has experience in R&D for wells, pipeline EPCC, and as Pipeline Executive at PCSB. Now a Process Technologist, he has managed numerous pipeline rehabilitation projects, specializing in inspection and maintenance. His career, with a strong foundation in process engineering, reflects a deep passion for flow assurance. He has recently completed studies on pipeline rationalization, low flow pigging, pressure surge analysis, and slugging analysis.
Title: “i-PIMS, Digitalizing Pipelines Integrity Management and Assurance”
Mr. Mohamad Shahrustami B Mohd Nadzeri, a 2005 Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS graduate, has specialized in Pipeline Integrity Management (PIM) at PETRONAS. His expertise includes Inspection & Maintenance, Risk Assessment, and Repair & Rehabilitation projects. He led the development of i-PIMS, a digital tool now widely used within PETRONAS and other Malaysian operators, winning the 2021 Malaysia Technology Excellence Award and the 2022 Asian Experience Award. He is also an expert in Pipeline Integrity Management Systems, Fitness for Service, and Magnetic Tomographic Inspection.
