Egbert imomoh biography

Egbert Imomoh, chairman of Afren Energy Resources, was interviewed in Florence, Italy, during the 2010 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) last fall by TWA Interview Editors Anthony Onukwu and Carlos Chalbaud.

Egbert imomoh biography

The candid discussion dealt with the current theme of emerging oil and gas regions, with a focus on Africa and Nigeria. Imomoh, a true African oil and gas industry leader, talked about his career, gave his views on several key topics affecting the industry globally, and offered advice to industry young professionals (YPs).

What was your first job in the industry?

I joined Shell Petroleum Development Company in July 1968, starting with initial training in Holland.

Shell had a training school there for all disciplines of engineers, where they converted them to petroleum engineers. In those days, there were not very many institutions outside the USA where you could train as a petroleum engineer.

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