Ibiso Iyalla
Abuja
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, operational management, and strategic planning. Utilizes organizational skills to enhance workflow and efficiency. Track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving business objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager LNG and Power (Commercial)
Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited, (OERNL) Abuja
08.2024 - Current
- Support the commercial evaluation, value assurance review and management of commercial activities of existing LNG and Power assets and upcoming opportunities according to Industry and Company specific benchmarks.
- Ensure and track process delivery of potential LNG and Power opportunities and analyse technical indices to support management in enhancing company’s value proposition.
- Actively engage in the commercial activities and negotiations for the renewal of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for Okpai IPP I and Okpai II, ensuring optimal terms that maximize value and support the continued success of Company operations.
- Identifying business improvement opportunities and efficiencies for Company. Analyze trends, market conditions, and financial data, and provide insights to help guide business strategies.
Deputy Manager LNG Shipping and Marketing Business
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited, Abuja
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Represent Participate as Shareholder Rep in the BGT Fleet Renewal & Replacement Plan (FRRP) for the acquisition of 10 newbuild Modern Tonnage LNG vessels (ca. $2.6 bln), to rejuvenate the BGT fleet for better efficiency and deliver SH value.
- Analyze market scenarios and define the best transportation and commercial options to deliver SH value. Advise Board Directors and Stakeholders on the best business model based on global and local market trends.
- Participate as Shareholder Rep in various Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Shareholder advisory committees (Shipping and Marketing) and ad-hoc work groups, to review and appraise NLNG business performance/proposals respectively.
- Analyze and review pre-read materials for the Shipping and Marketing Advisory Committee meetings for NLNG and identify potential issues/concerns for resolution.
- Participate as Shareholder Rep in the Re-Marketing of Trains 1-3 LNG volumes/contract renewal for NLNG and also Gas sales and supply agreements for upstream gas supply to the NLNG plant.
- Provide Commercial advice, in support of governing Eni’s interest in NLNG and its subsidiaries, thereby enhancing and preserving Shareholder value and managing risks.
- Provide support to Eni nominated Board Directors as Shareholders to NLNG and its subsidiaries, on Board meetings in preparation of eni internal notes and appropriate advisory from various sub-committee meetings respectively, for timely resolution.
Asst. Manager LNG Shipping and Marketing Business
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited, Abuja
12.2016 - 05.2021
- Represent and participate as Shareholder on various Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Shareholder advisory committees (Shipping and Marketing) and ad-hoc work groups, to review and appraise NLNG business performance and proposals respectively.
- Provide Commercial advice, in support of governing Eni’s interest in NLNG and its subsidiaries, thereby enhancing and preserving Shareholder value and managing risks.
- Represent and Participate as Shareholder in the Re-Marketing of Trains 1-3 LNG volumes/contract renewal for NLNG and Gas sales and supply agreements for upstream gas supply to the NLNG plant.
- Analyze market scenarios and define the best transportation and commercial options for enhanced value proposition to Shareholders and Company. Advise top management and stakeholders on the best business model based on global and local market trends.
- Participate in the development of ca. $10bln Train 7 LNG project in Nigeria LNG Limited with stakeholders, through Eni assurance review internal process for T7 OPD, for close monitoring/follow-up and progress of project development.
- Participate as Shareholder in the Re-Marketing of Train 7 LNG volumes for NLNG, to maximize value for Shareholders and Company.
- Provide support to Eni nominated Board Directors as Shareholders to NLNG and its subsidiaries, on Board meetings in preparation of eni internal notes and appropriate advisory from various sub-committee meetings respectively, for guidance.
- Analyze and review pre-read materials for the Shipping and Marketing Advisory Committee meetings for NLNG and identify potential issues/concerns for top management’s attention.
- Coordinate and Monitor NLNG commercial operations (vessels activities) in line with best practice, and the process of optimal cargo availability, for uninterrupted operations as Shareholder, to ensure prompt delivery of targets with respect to achievement of contractual obligations.
Asst. Manager LNG Shipping and Marketing Business
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited, Abuja
12.2012 - 01.2016
- Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate and participate as Shareholder in the Shipping Advisory Committee meetings for NLNG and Brass LNG and promote the interest of Company for value optimization.
- Analyze and review pre-read materials for the Shipping Advisory Committee meetings for NLNG and Brass LNG respectively and identify potential issues/concerns for top management’s attention.
- Participate/ monitor NLNG’s subsidiary (BGT) new vessels acquisition project as well as sale of six old steam vessels for the Bonny Gas Transport Plus project.
- Monitor new vessels construction activities for delivery of targets with respect to progress and contractual delivery obligations.
- Provide support to Eni nominated Board Directors as Shareholders to NLNG/subsidiaries and Brass LNG, on Board meetings, in preparation of eni internal notes and appropriate advisory from various sub-committee meetings respectively, for guidance.
Senior Commercial Analyst
Regional East Sub-Sahara (RESS), Office of the Chairman, Eni Nigeria, Abuja
02.2009 - 11.2012
- Participate/follow-up on activities of the Shipping and Marketing advisory committees for Brass LNG project in Nigeria, for enhanced value optimization to Shareholder and Company.
- Interface/liaise with the Upstream Marketing Team, Eni Trading and Shipping (ETS), on the commercialisation of liquid Hydrocarbons, providing all the relevant information and documentation to safeguard the interest of the Company, as shareholder in the LNG projects for Sub-saharan Africa
- Angola LNG Project - Shipping Plan follow-up, shipping activities as well as ALNG project update.
- Provide support/assistance to the Senior Commercial Advisor in the administration of service contracts with Eni S.p.A and other affiliates on LNG activities in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Ensure issuance and execution of Job Orders from Eni S.p.A, in relation to LNG activities for prompt payment.
Senior Shipping Officer
Nigerian Agip Oil Company, Lagos
06.2002 - 01.2009
- Crude Oil Lifting activities/Shipment (Generate Tanker Schedule/ Programme management), in line with lifting procedures and production forecast for Operated and non-Operated Partners, to maximize value for Company.
- Coordinate and participate in Curtailment meetings with Joint Venture (JV) Partners and preparation of post-curtailment vessel acceptance programmes.
- Liaise with Government Authorities to ensure relevant and prompt clearances/issuance of export permits for nominated vessels loading at Operated and Non-Operated Terminals for all scheduled lifting programmes.
- Liaise with JV Partners and third parties and ensure prompt vessel nomination and preparation of Documentation Instructions for vessels.
- Demurrage Claims calculation for vessels and generation of data for monthly and quarterly crude oil export.
Education
Self-development LNG Trainings
Informa/Lloyds Maritime Academy
MBA - Shipping and Logistics
Middlesex University
London, United Kingdom (UK)B.Sc - Biological Sciences (Zoology)
University of Ibadan
NigeriaSkills
- Cost analysis and savings
- Operations management
- Performance improvements
Affiliations
- Professional Membership
- Member – Energy Institute, U.K
- Member – Project Management Insitute (PMI)
- Member – Energy Risk Professional (ERP)
- Member - Oil Council
Timeline
Deputy Manager LNG and Power (Commercial)
Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited, (OERNL) Abuja
08.2024 - Current
Deputy Manager LNG Shipping and Marketing Business
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited, Abuja
06.2021 - 08.2024
Asst. Manager LNG Shipping and Marketing Business
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited, Abuja
12.2016 - 05.2021
Asst. Manager LNG Shipping and Marketing Business
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited, Abuja
12.2012 - 01.2016
Senior Commercial Analyst
Regional East Sub-Sahara (RESS), Office of the Chairman, Eni Nigeria, Abuja
02.2009 - 11.2012
Senior Shipping Officer
Nigerian Agip Oil Company, Lagos
06.2002 - 01.2009
MBA - Shipping and Logistics
Middlesex University
B.Sc - Biological Sciences (Zoology)
University of Ibadan
Self-development LNG Trainings
Informa/Lloyds Maritime Academy
References
Available upon request
INTERESTS
Networking, Reading, Sports, Traveling
Networking, Reading, Sports, Traveling
Networking, Reading, Mentoring, Traveling