Ramesh Harrylal

Mr. Ramesh Harrylal has more than 28 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas sector. His experience includes project development and engineering for expansion projects associated with gas processing plants and gas gathering facilities together with 14 years leadership experience. He has worked at PPGPL since 1991 and held various positions, including Senior I&E Engineer, Instrument & Electrical Superintendent, Maintenance Manager, Vice President Engineering (Ag.) and Vice President Operations. Mr. Harrylal attained international experience at ConocoPhillips where he was assigned to several Gas Processing automation projects in West Texas and New Mexico USA. He has also participated in several Plant Expansion projects in various roles at PPGPL from conceptualisation, as well as Front End Loading, FEED, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and start-up. Mr. Harrylal has significant experience in the application of functional safety systems, asset integrity, and process safety leadership as well as experience in commercial and business development functions.

A UK registered Chartered Engineer (CEng) and REng, he also holds an MBA from the UK Heriot-Watt University. During his career, he has been a key driver of deploying Technology improvements to enhance processes and Plant Operations. Mr. Harrylal is also an active member of several professional Engineering institutions including APETT, InstMCuk CCPS, ISA and participates as an Industry Liaison member for the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, The UWI.

As Vice President Operations at NGC he is generally responsible for safe gas transmission, asset integrity, maintenance and ensuring the availability/ reliability of all NGC operational assets.