ENOC appoints new Group General Manager
Posted: 17 March 2008
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Enoc has appointed industry veteran Saif Humaid Al Falasi, as the new Group General Manager, the UAE-based oil company has announced.
Al Falasi brings to the role more than 26 years of experience in spearheading exploration and production processes in the region. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana Tech University in the United States of America.
During his career, Al Falasi has been involved in several prestigious projects as a senior management member of the Adnoc Group of Companies. He has also worked in Adnoc subsidiaries Adco, Adma-Opco and Zadco, as well as its joint ventures with major international companies like Exxon, BP, Jodco and Total.
Al Falasi’s expertise stretches across a range of specialties, including project management; petroleum asset evaluation, such as reservoir development and management; development of enhanced oil recovery; drilling and completion technology; surface facilities and production operation, the company said.
He has also generated and successfully executed several full field development plans for the largest oil fields in the UAE. In his new role, Al Falasi will report to Enoc Group Chief Executive Saeed Abdullah Khoory.
“As Enoc experiences an exciting and challenging phase, and through diversification expands into the international arena, Saif Al Falasi shall provide vital direction and leadership to the company” said Khoory. “His extensive upstream experience brings a wealth of knowledge and ability that will add tremendous value to the organisation.”
Al Falasi said he looks forward to guiding Enoc through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, as the company is planning to build its upstream capabilities. “It is exciting to be working for a forward-looking company like Enoc, which strives to remain a leader in a highly critical and competitive industry,” he said. “As a UAE national, I am especially proud, as Enoc is seen as a flag-bearer of the UAE’s economic diversification.” |
