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Eng. Koleta Selsi

Eng. Koleta Selsi

Dar es salaam

Summary

Dynamic Senior Petroleum Engineer with extensive experience at TPDC, excelling in gas production management and project oversight. Proven track record in reservoir evaluation and contract negotiations, driving operational enhancements. Adept at project cost estimation and fostering collaborative team environments, ensuring compliance and safety in all drilling operations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Petroleum Engineer

TPDC
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2014 - Current

(1) Mnazibay and Songosongo Project Desk Officer

  • Managed gas production operations, maintenance schedules, reports, gas nominations, billing advice, and cash calls.
  • Managed the legal and contractual compliance for the Blocks.
  • Managed the TPDC and M&P ongoing drilling project of three wells in the Mnazibay field.
  • Managed the reservoir evaluations study to assess resource potential.
  • Managed and analyzed daily production data to identify trends and recommend enhancements.
  • Conducted geological and field reviews of reservoir performance data for Songo Songo for decision making
  • Review design and supervised the implementation of artificial lift systems in gas wells (SongoSongo refrigeration and compression project).
  • Identified and evaluated new drilling opportunities in the Mnazibay and Songosongo fields.

(2) Project Engineer, Tanzania LNG Project.

  • Reviewed and approved the Tanzania LNG concept selection.
  • Involve/Conduct the Tanzania LNG project land acquisition processes: land survey, valuation, resettlement action plan (RAP), resettlement EIA, compensation exercises; community awareness programs, CSR projects, and livelihood restoration programs.
  • Preliminary review of the Outlined Field Development Plan.
  • Provided technical support to the HGA negotiation team.

(2) Mnazibay North and West Songosongo Project Engineer.

  • Designed drilling plans for the Tausi 1 and Chocha 1 wells.
  • Monitored drilling operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards during drilling activities.
  • Provided technical support and guidance to field personnel during operations.
  • Developed cost estimates for the drilling project, ensuring alignment with budget constraints.
  • Collaborated with Halliburton to coordinate drilling project timelines and resources.
  • Performed preliminary economic evaluations on the Mnazibay North project to determine profitability potentials.

(3) Project Engineer Ntorya Field.

  • Performed a detailed engineering analysis on subsurface reservoirs to optimize production rates for field development.
  • Supported field development initiatives through effective participation in FDP processes, including drilling preparations, upstream development preparations, contract negotiations of PSA addendums, JOA, FDP document reviews, and DL applications, etc.

(4) Project Engineer Eyasi Wembere stratigraphic borehole drilling

  • Designed and prepared a drilling program and budget.
  • Monitored actual costs compared to estimates during drilling.
  • Evaluated and monitored drilling operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Mineral Auditor

TMAA
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
09.2013 - 10.2014
  • Audited the quality and quantity of minerals exported via airports.
  • To verify the validity of the minerals export permits and other accompanying documents, and to evaluate (using TMAA minerals laboratories) the quality and quantity of ceased minerals.
  • Assisted in developing audit plans based on organizational priorities and risks.
  • Collaborated closely with other authorities' members to develop effective control of illegal mineral exports.

Mine Inspector

Ministry of Energy and Minerals
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
08.2010 - 08.2013
  • Conducted a physical inspection of mines on safety, occupational health, and the environment.
  • Reviewed the mines HSE documents, which are the Mine Closure Plan, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Mines HSE Quarter reports, and advised according to the Mining Act and Regulation 2010.
  • Developed mine inspections and accident database.
  • Manage mines' compliance with Mining (Health, Safety, and Environmental) regulations.

Education

Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Scotland, UK
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - In Mineral Processing Engineering

University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
09-2009

Skills

  • Gas production management
  • Project management
  • Field Development
  • Well planning
  • Project cost estimation
  • Project economic evaluation
  • Drilling operations monitoring management
  • Reservoir evaluation
  • Contract negotiations
  • Production data analysis

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Awarded a certificate in advanced monitoring and evaluation for oil and gas programs course by ESAMI
  • Awarded a certificate in Project Management course by ESAMI
  • Awarded certificate on Leadership skills course by ESAMI
  • Awarded certificate in Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)
  • Awarded certificate in managing safety in oil and gas operations
  • Deepwater drilling design and operations training and operations training by NeXT
  • Awarded a certificate in LNG Business Fundamentals and Project Development course by IHRDC
  • 2014 to date: registered as a professional engineer with the ERB as a mineral processing engineer
  • 2015 to date: Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE);
  • 2009 to date: Member of the Institute of Engineers Tanzania

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Petroleum Engineer

TPDC
11.2014 - Current

Mineral Auditor

TMAA
09.2013 - 10.2014

Mine Inspector

Ministry of Energy and Minerals
08.2010 - 08.2013

Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering

University of Aberdeen

Bachelor of Science - In Mineral Processing Engineering

University of Dar Es Salaam
Eng. Koleta Selsi