T.S. LAI KOK LEONG

Accountable for MCI technical authority across offshore greenfield projects involving high CO₂/H₂S systems.

Key Achievements:

• Led fit-for-purpose material qualification for downhole applications, enabling replacement of 22Cr with 13Cr through a modified NACE TM0177 methodology and delivering USD 12.4M in cost savings.
• Engineered H₂S material selection framework through fugacity assessment, avoiding over design and excess material enhancements while achieving savings exceeding RM7.5M.
• Utilized API 580/581 risk-based inspection methodology in brownfield piping systems, reducing replacement scope by 93% from 157 to 11 lines and generating savings greater than RM5M, thus averting over 30 days of production deferment.
• Established and integrated corrosion inhibitor and kinetic hydrate inhibitor testing strategies yielding rm19.6m in value and enhancing project delivery timeline by more than 12 months.
• Spearheaded third party sour service re-qualification, facilitating reuse of existing equipment and preventing RM10M in CAPEX and schedule delays.
• Revealed falsification of inspection results in fabrication yard, leading to urgent inquiry. Facilitated repeat inspections to guarantee punctual project execution for first gas. Addressed discrepancies through systematic investigation and enhanced inspection protocols. Strengthened project integrity by enforcing accountability in quality assurance measures.

Provided MCI TA2 assurance for asset life extension, supporting safe operation beyond design life through risk-based inspection and data-driven integrity assessment.

Strengthened life extension decisions by ensuring technical justifications were data-driven, auditable, and fully compliant with Shell standards and technical authority requirements.

Key Achievements:

o Delivered ALES for F6 and F13 assets, confirming Chemical Injection and Cathodic Protection systems as fit-for-service for life extension.

o Validated pressure equipment and piping integrity using advanced RBI and corrosion assessment, enabling safe life extension, optimized maintenance, and CAPEX savings.

o Managed end-to-end ALE delivery, closing integrity gaps through CP anode retrofit, pressure equipment repairs, corrosion protection reinstatement, and optimized inhibitor dosing.

Managed RBI service delivery and governance aligning with Shell standards to uphold HSE and quality compliance.

Key Achievements:

• Executed RBI programs for 5+ greenfield projects ensuring seamless start-up and transition to operations.
• Created RM5M in value by optimizing inspection strategies using risk-based methodologies and avoiding potential production deferment.
• Obtained Shell Malaysia 2022 Grand Act Award for RBI Service Excellence.

Served as MCI TA2 for SMEP Sabah and Sarawak assets, providing end-to-end MCI assurance, asset integrity governance, and oversight of MOC and technical deviations. Ensured compliance with Chemical Injection and Cathodic Protection performance standards to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

Key Achievements:

• Technology Deployment: Pioneered FIGS non-contact cathodic protection survey technology, replacing conventional methods.
• Integrity Management: Established full CP monitoring coverage, optimizing inspection intervals and strengthening pipeline integrity.
• Cost Avoidance: Delivered RM45M cost avoidance by using CP survey data to avoid repairs, replace costly surveys, and improve safety and data quality.

Served as MCI TA2 for PETRONAS SKO, overseeing asset integrity for ageing facilities across 5 offshore fields and 1 onshore terminal producing ~60–90 kbpd. Provided MOC and technical deviation authority, ensured compliance with company and industry standards, and mentored SKO Senior MCI Engineers toward TA2 qualification.

Key Achievements:

o Recognized as Top 10 Finalist in the PETRONAS Upstream Digital Innovation Challenge for digital integrity solutions.

o Deployed advanced integrity technologies, including real-time monitoring and inspectable online composite repair, delivering over RM50M in cost savings and avoidance.

o Identified sigma-phase formation in DSS welds for high-pressure gas injection systems, preventing integrity failure and avoiding RM14.56M in losses.

o Performed H₂S risk assessment and TA2 assurance to safely restart sour service facilities after emergency shutdown, avoiding ~15 kbpd production deferment.

o Developed and implemented corrosion management and inspection strategies for 5 offshore clusters and 1 Crude Oil Terminal, reducing LOPC by 23.5%.

o Led technical governance and expedited fabrication, welding, and QA/QC of PIG traps and strainers, ensuring on-time delivery and avoiding USD 1.68M production losses.

o Mentored 3 Senior MCI Engineers, achieving 100% progression to TA2 qualification and strengthening succession capability.

MCI Engineer experienced in RBI, asset integrity, and corrosion management, delivering multi-million cost savings and improved reliability across Malaysia and international onshore and offshore assets.

• Project Delivery: Delivered MCI scope under the Project Controls and Assurance Framework from Select to Execution for key projects:

i. EOR – Bokor / Betty Rejuvenation

ii. EOR – SF30

iii. Gumusut Kakap

iv. F14

v. F23 VLAP

• RBI and Integrity Support: Developed and implemented RBI strategies and provided MCI technical support to improve asset integrity and reliability for overseas onshore operations:

i. Changbei Gas Field, China

ii. Yueyang Coal Gasification Plant, China

• Governance, Standards and Technical Support:

i. Served as Contract Holder and Company Representative for a RM22M RBI service contract covering 25 personnel.

ii. Authored SMEP SES 50.1 on baseline data acquisition for new static equipment and piping.

• Co-authored updates to SMEP standards:

i. SES 49.2 (Sacrificial Anodes – Offshore)

ii. SES 53.5 (Pipeline Bracelet Anodes – Offshore)

• Served as SMEP focal point for coating and painting.
• Contributed to DEM 2 brittle fracture assessment requirements.
• Led root cause investigations for material and product failures.

Key Achievements:

• Cost Optimization: Delivered S-RBI across new SMEP projects using only 80% of contract ACV, achieving RM4M in savings.
• Risk Prevention and Safety: Implemented the first S-RBI at Changbei Gas Field, identified multiple CUI leak points, and avoided potential fatality and major asset damage exceeding USD 2M.
• CAPEX Reduction: Inspected 2,800 piping systems and 50 vessels, confirming over 60% of piping as fit for reuse and reducing CAPEX by RM7.5M.
• Audit and Compliance: Closed all DEM 2 and FAIR/ER audit gaps on schedule, supporting safe and reliable operations at Changbei, China.