QHSE

Quality - Safety - Environment

Our Missions : Audit, Training, Certification

ACP Energies partners : APAVE, PEC, Arcles, EOSYS, WWS, ASF, Experconnect

Laurent de VULPILLIÈRES

Graduated from the French Naval Academy (Ecole Navale, Brest) and French War School (Ecole de Guerre, Paris) Laurent de Vulpillières has a primary experience of 20 years as a submarine officer, including the command of a nuclear submarine. At this point, willing to move to international industrial projects, he joined Bureau Veritas for successive roles as projects/ bids/ profit centres manager and corporate Quality and Risks director, addressing mainly but not only the nuclear and oil & gas markets across Europe and the Middle East. He then got further engaged as a senior Project manager with the engineering company Assystem, supporting through various positions the construction of new nuclear power plants in Turkey, UK, and at ITER.

Since January 2024, Laurent works for DEKRA Industrial France (testing, inspection and certification for products, assets and technologies) as Support Services director, in charge of the department running Quality & Safety, Technical, Process & Methods.

Yves DERVIEUX

After 20 years of experience in the fields of intervention, he continued his career within the Gesip training association for 14 years. The various functions he held (intervention manager, operations manager, senior trainer, then quality manager, HSE, development and pedagogical) allowed him to acquire solid operational and technical experience, both in the fields of intervention and crisis management. Currently an independent consultant, his know-how allows him to develop and deliver intervention and crisis management training on request. In addition, it is able to meet targeted needs during specific missions in France or abroad (Onshore or Offshore).

Malika ELASSILI

Consulting engineer in decarbonization graduated in chemistry. She began her career with a gas producer then joined the Ipedex / Spie Group on quality assignments, particularly with the French Petroleum Institute (ISO 9001 certification), before spending 15 years in the oil & gas branch on various support and operational functions (QHSE – performance – CSR & carbon footprint – risks & project management and management of profit centers in downstream & upstream). Since 2021, as consultant, within ACP Energies, she has contributed, in partnership in particular with Eosys and several experts, to study, monitoring and analysis work around hydrogen, decarbonization, a responsible circular approach and energy transition issues in particular in the hydrocarbon industry with a focus on carbon capture and sequestration (CCS).

Eric FLEURIVAL

Graduated from EM Strasbourg Business School & EM Lyon Business School, he has a large experience in I.T. services, maintenance, and projects management in Congo, Tunisia and France.
After working 10 years with Dutch, German, American and French associates, he creates his own company in 2011 ;
He works with industrial companies to improve preventive maintenance and installations avalaibility (Bayern Oil, Solvay, Soco-Congo, etc.).
His company implements mobiles solutions for ex-proof tablets, to do technical rounds.
Oil & Gas and offshore wind power companies can use them, mainly Techni Rondes.

Jean-Louis GAILLARD

Graduated from Ecole Supérieure de Physique et chimie Industrielle de Paris (69). He worked during 25 years for Philips (optimisation of cement plants) & Honeywell (process control leader) in implementation and supports of instrumentation and system for oil & gas plants (upstream, downstream). One of his main focuses was Turkey and Central Asia business development with leverage from support services (training, maintenance). Since 1987 he has been acting as a service business development project manager for various companies including IPEDEX (Détaché in Africa for 4 years). For the African Mining sector, he worked in Senegal (ICS), Congo (Potash) and Gabon (Eramet/Comilog). He is currently an independent consultant targeting In Country Value (HR & local entreprises) in Africa (Algeria, Senegal, Mauritania, Ghana, Congo, Gabon, Angola, Mozambique).

Rémy GEOFFRAY

IFG/ CESI/ Chemical Processing Engineering Lyon – GM of his own Consulting firm GROUPE REMY GEOFFRAY specialized in PILOT PLANTS for PROCESSING STUDIES with a wide scope of application: R&D but also VOCATIONAL TRAINING for initial Education as well as for on-going training. Large scope of concerned industries: Refinery, Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, , Bio-chemistry, Food processing … Experienced in Feasibility study, Front End Engineering Design, Detailed Engineering, Project management, Implementation on site from the idea to Turn-Key according to international standards (IBC, NFPA, ISO, ASME,API, BS, AFNOR, DIN ,EC …) Close relation with Universities and Industries mainly in Middle East, India, France.

François GIGER

Director for innovation, energy and environment, Senior Partner ARCLES Consulting
Member of the board of Société Française de Génie des Procédés; SFGP (Paris)

Dr François Giger has been in charge of strategy and of new industrial projects for the fossil fired, hydro and nuclear generation fleet of Électricité de France for 15 years. Previously during 10 years, he took managerial commitments in the engineering and construction of new power units in France, MEA and China, as Deputy Director of the Thermal Engineering Department.

Deputy-president of the board of the VGB Powertech association of power producers (Essen, Germany), he chaired its technical board for more than 10 years. He contributed to working groups of Eurelectric in Brussels dealing with nuclear and conventional thermal generation, CCS and climate change related matters.

Previously to joining EDF, he served as a civil servant in the French Embassy in Tokyo and, later on for the French administration in charge of implementing and enforcing environmental regulation in the Southeast area (Marseille based) and at the national regulatory bureau for transportation of dangerous goods.

He has gained as well a large experience in the main energy resources (coal, oil & gas, uranium, hydro, solar), in their transportation and their financing in Europe and overseas (Japan, Indonesia, North America) namely at the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), the Institut Français du Pétrole (IFP), the Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) and TRAPIL (Société des TRAnsports pétroliers par Pipe Line).

He chairs since 1999 a working group on energy related matters at the École des Mines Paristech (https://inter-mines.org/fr/group/mines-energie/44/alias/conferences) where he graduated as an engineer (1975) and as “Ingénieur du Corps des Mines” (1978). He chairs as well since 2020 the Comité de Mission of the Deep-Tech Start-up Sublime-Énergie focused on bio-gas valorisation. He authored and presented more than 50 technical or economic papers in English, French or German about energy, innovation, safety and environment protection.

He holds a MBA from Centre de Perfectionnement aux Affaires (1987, Paris Chamber of Commerce), a PhD in oil & gas reservoir engineering for horizontal wells (1989, University Paris VI) and a master’s degree in coaching and personnal development (University Paris II Assas, 2018).

William GRAS

Master degree in geosciences from ENSG, Nancy, William has worked 12 years in Total. He started with CCUS topics before working as a reservoir engineer with either a global focus on data (reserve certification, gas strategy, long term plan and reserves exercises) or dedicated studies (Congo, Brasil).Then William moved to a in house consulting position, mainly on change.
Since 2019, William is fully involved in raising awareness about planetary boundaries and at first, climate change. His audience goes from citizens to high states officials, private equity and companies (top and bottom). He helps leaders conducting change in their companies and through their stakeholde. William makes people independant at both strategy and operational scale by making them understand what carbon neutrality means and what is the responsability split between the different stakeholders.

Bernard GROS

Bernard GROS, Chief Executive Officer of Pro Educ Consultants.
Engineer graduated of the Institute of Chemical Engineering of Toulouse (now named ENSIACET)
Doctor graduated of the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse.
41 years of experience as a university teacher, researcher, and consultant.
Main qualifications: Higher education, lifelong vocational training, management of expert groups in international educational engineering, mainly in the field of short professional higher education (middle engineers, middle managers), resulting in close partnerships with the companies, especially in the energy sector

Dominique GROS

Graduated from Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse (79). He worked during 25 years for Shell : project engineer, production manager of several petrochemical units, then human ressources manager in charge of training and of recruitment. Then during 6 years he managed a training company specialized in crisis management for oil and gas industries. He is currently an independent consultant. He develops and delivers various HSE training courses for refineries, chemical plants and production platforms, in Europe and Africa. His speciality is crisis management.

Louis HEUZE

Born in 1948, Postgraduate in Applied Geophysics from Paris-Jussieu University (1970) and Drilling /Production Petroleum Engineer from ENSPM (1971), fluent in English and Spanish, he held various positions in TOTAL from February 1973 until 2012 : onshore and offshore Operations Manager, Head of R&D in Drilling, Head of Internal Communication, Business Development for Middle East and Africa, General Manager in Congo and Brunei, Senior VP HSSE-SD Upstream. He created in 2012 his own consulting company, IESIS, offering assistance in : HSE issues and management, Managing the social and environmental impacts of O&G operations, Development and implementation of HSE MS, Reviewing safety procedures and standards of O&G industry, Development of HSE policies, Risks Awareness / Prevention and Management of Risks, Crisis management, Emergency response, Drafting and Leading of HSE training programs, HSE operations supervision and policy review, elaboration of HSE improvement plans, HSE regulatory assistance for Operations / Drilling / Construction Divisions, Management of Change. He is also General Delegate for Africa of EVOLEN, ex-GEP-AFTP (Groupement des Entreprises Pétrolières et Parapétrolières – Association Française des Techniciens du Pétrole), which is the French Association of 250 Companies and 1100 professionals and experts in the Oil, Gas and related Industries.

Maurice JOYAUX

Graduated engineer from “Arts et Métiers” French school (Paris, 1963). Spent 30 years with Shell International as manager for Inspection, Maintenance and HSE of plants and pipelines. Presently Petroleum Consultant with M.I.C. (Maintenance-Inspection-Conseil, his own company) for developing risk analysis, integrity management, environmental impact studies for oil pipelines, chemical plants and refineries. Has large experience in oil spill responses inclusive of contingency plans, emergency responses and related training courses particularly in West Africa for Exxon, Total, Arkema, IPIECA/OMI.

Jean-Jacques JUNG

Jean-Jacques graduated from Ecole Centrale de Paris (78) and Ecole Nationale Superieure du Petrole et des Moteurs (79). He is a seasoned professional with over 30 years experience in the Downstream Oil Industry and 8 years in Mining.
Most of his career was spent in developing countries in Africa, Indian Ocean and South-East Asia: he worked and lived in 10 such countries for Majors (Total, BHP Billiton) as well as mid-sized listed companies (Addax, Sherritt, Eramet, Rubis) and privately-owned business. He ran several companies with a particular focus on founding, restructuring and turning around operations. He possesses significant experience in high level negotiations both in the public and private spheres.

Philippe LABAT

Born in 1953, graduated engineer from Ecole Polytechnique Paris (73) and ENSPM (77). He has 25 years of experience as a production engineer and operations manager of oil producing companies. He has a wide experience of artificial lift, water injection and production operations. He developed a good experience of money-making with small to medium size oilfields (1 000 to 10 000 barrels a day), staff management including recruitment, training and termination, health safety and environment. He also has a good knowledge of oil contracts (production sharing, joint operating agreements) and economics (assets evaluation, purchase and sales).

Philippe LAFLAQUIERE

He spend more than 30 years on Offshore & Onshore Production fields (Rigs/O&G Plants/ FPSO ) often under SIMOPS then on Construction and Commissioning -Start up projects. In numerous locations and countries for TOTAL E&P he acquired a solid Expertise and robust Operational experience in all HSE domains. Based on Exploitation and Drilling operational background he held positions as HSE Manager, Methods, Tutor and Trainer.
Since 2014 he is an independent consultant covering position or mission where his HSE experience and know-how can be an added value as: HSE Management, expertise and projects studies, technical assistance to authorities, Tutor on various Safety and Environmental training programs ( Crisis Mgt / Emergency response under ICS organization; HSE/ Prod/ Maint Spt cursus program; accident analysis, Oil Spill, Env. Impacts, etc). he is also qualified IRCA auditor ISO 9001.

Nadia LALOUT-LANDEMAINE

Nadia is an experienced Operational HR, Global Mobility, Training, Communication and Local Content consultant with over 15 years in the Global Oil & Gas and Engineering sectors, leading, coordinating, supporting and delivering projects, in complex and fast moving environments for international clients, organisations, training centres, vendors, suppliers, NGO and local governments in Africa and Asia.

In the past years, she has focused on Africa (Ghana and Mozambique) on resourcing, training local talents, leading studies on Diversity and Inclusion of women in the energy sector, as well as in-country value programmes for international organisations.

Jacques LE GOFF

Born in 1956, graduated from Ecole Polytechnique (X75) and ENSPM (IFP, 1979), worked 3 years as field engineer within SCHLUMBERGER WIRELINE LOGGING in Tierra del Fuego, South America. Since 1983, insurance surveyor : 15 years with ORCAL, and since 1999 within ERGET : warranty and claim surveys, loss adjustment, risk analysis, professional liability. Offshore works (mobile and fixed platforms, pipeline laying, towing, heavy lift…), drilling (oil & gas, geothermics…), marine activities (hull and machinery, P. & I.).

Yves LE GUERN

Graduated from the “Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers” with a Master’s degree in Measurements and Industrial Controls, I started my career as an engineer in Instrumentation and Automation, then moved to project manager positions with a focus in the oil & gas and energy industry. I worked for companies such as Technip Energies, TOTAL, ORANO, AREVA, in project study, construction or monitoring projects worldwide. In 1997, I joined INGENICA as a member of the executive team where I developed commercial activities in Africa through the creation of an Export offer for technical assistance and design study package type of services (for clients such as TOTAL(s), SIR, SAR, SONARA, CORAF, STIR, Senjet, SNPC,… ). I ended my career at INGENICA in 2020 as Vice President and Director of Development to start an independent advisory activity in the energy sector. I am currently advising “FIMATEC Ingenierie” as Development Manager.

Mohamed LEMINE

He had technical responsibilities and managed R&D projects in different public and private organizations, French and international, accumulating twenty years in the development of conventional or new energy projects, the assessment and the training of professionals in these areas. As a project engineer and energy / environment expert, I have worked in a variety of sectors: R&D, training, biomass, solar, geothermal, oil&gas, mining and the cotton industry. ».

Jean-Pierre LILLO

Graduated from ENSAM (Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers : Aix 165). Worked 8 years for the petrochemical industry has mechanical and process engineer and then 20 years in the Exploration Production for ELF and then TOTAL. Held various positions in the production and development directions. Involved as process leader, commissioning and start-up assistant manager for numerous offshore and onshore projects (ZUIDWAL/Holland, ELGIN FRANKLIN/UK, … DOLPHIN/Qatar). He took part of the operators training of these projects before and during plants start-up. Has also managed the process/method and production department in France and Gabon.Has a wide experience in raw gas treatment, Gas and liquid sweetening, Sulphur recovery, Dehydration, LPG extraction, Oil treatment …. process machinery operation.

Yves MARIA-SUBE

Born in 1941, graduated engineer from Ecole Centrale de Nantes (1965), MBA (Nantes, 1966), and PhD in Earth Sciences (Montpellier, 2008). He worked 18 years with Schlumberger, where he held technical commercial and managerial positions. Managed a data processing centre for log interpretation and created, then managed a school for log analysts. Has published several petrophysics and geology papers. His international experience is mainly in North and West Africa, Europe, and Asia. Has held management and consulting positions in computer service companies in USA and France. Presently Consultant in computer and oil services.

Jean-Luc MENGOME

Surrounds over 23 years experience in the Upstream Oil &Gas industry mainly across the sub-Saharan Africa. Started from the bottom line with Sedco Forex Schlumberger as offshore field services engineer then climbed the ladder up to senior management positions for international large size and SMEs oil and gas services suppliers.
Demonstrated insight in the fields of Technical Assistance devoted to local team’s recruitment, skilling and training. My current expertise relies on strategic consulting to design operational solutions adapted to the local context to meet the business development requirements of foreign companies along african countries, combined with infield operational support.
Agile in identifying and capturing new business opportunities, I am used to play with strategic partnerships and joint ventures. Driven by an entrepreneurial vision, my deliveries usually include Technical dimensioning (business expertise), Market analysis, Logistical and administrative aspects, Business plan, Operational planning and HR needs. Fundamental awareness in Renewable Energy technologies (i.e. offshore wind turbines) and related global market.
Eager to support, under part-time or full-time missions, SMEs in demand to expand and scale-up business activities in or beyond Africa boundaries, inclusive to local content compliance.
Languages: French (native) – English (business) – Spanish (beginner).

Jean MONEROL

Born in 1964, based in France, he has 32 years of experience in QHSE positions at CGG (geophysical services, seismic acquisition), ending as Group QHSE VP, intervening in more than 60 countries. His expertise is around setting and implementing QHSE / SD systems, in international and multicultural context, with changing and challenging environments. He is now consultant, offering QHSE advise and expertise for design and implementation of global systems, risk management, project management, crisis management, incident investigations, training and auditing.

Issa NDOYE

Senior Expert Engineer specialized in local content, training, consulting and support of companies and development organizations.
Associate Director of SETHIN (Dakar).
Senior Expert/Consultant in charge of development, partnerships and international for ACPENERGY in west Africa.
Areas of intervention :
-Engineering and Development of Natural Resources and Mining Projects (Water, Oil&Gas Mines)
-Training engineering( Capacity Building, Technology Transfer, Local Content) and speaker
-Tropical development projects
-Decentralised and international cooperation
-Advice and support for export businesses.

Nicolas PARISE

I have been based in France, Asia, North America and Middle East in sales, marketing and P&L management positions and strongly contributed to the growth of a mid-size company, manufacturer and provider of industrial solutions (Onshore artificial lift systems, Offshore API Pumps) in Oil&Gas upstream markets.

My key competencies are management of people, strategic marketing, P&L, product Life cycle and sales management. From start-ups to medium-size groups, I wish to transfer my energy to an innovative and dynamic manufacturer looking at scaling-up its activities, either international group investing in France or French company growing international.

Joaquim PEREIRA

Sales Manager with over 20 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry, working for world class companies such as Schlumberger and Baker Hughes, in charge of South Europe and North Africa. My most recent role was Global Account Manager for a Major IOC. My knowledge and experience are predominantly related to Offshore and On-shore Processing Packages, and Subsea Production Systems. In additions to Sales, I’ve held roles in Project Management, Engineering, and Quality.
I have a good understanding of developing pursuit strategies, clients bidding and procurement processes, and working with government bodies. I have strong commercial awareness and a key strength is my ability to build networks and close working relationships, both internally and externally.
I’m looking to work for a company where I can continue to grow and use my skills to support their business development, elaborate winning strategies and help increase market share.
Speaking 5 Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish

Bernard PETRELLUZI

Born in 57, graduate from the Petrochimical and Engineering Institute – Centrale Marseille (84), he dedicated 37 years to the petrochemical and gas industry.
He developed expertise in the design – manufacture and maintenance of devices pressure and road gas tankers ( LPG CO2 GNC NH3).
Reverting to consulting in 2015, he supports several companies and gas majors on conformity assessment missions -technical assistance ( transport and storage of dangerous materials) with risk study expertise.

Daniel PICARD

Daniel Picard has spent most of his career with TOTAL in the Exploration Production Branch. He has been involved in most of the major Development Projects worldwide of TOTAL, particularly as Project Director for the Dalia Development in Angola; he was deputy MD in Norway and later MD for TOTAL QATAR, then became VP Development for TOTAL E&P. He spent quite some time abroad: in the UK, in Norway, in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, and lately in Brazil.For his last appointment in Brazil, he was seconded during 4 years to Petrobras as Special Adviser to the Petrobras Director of the LIBRA Project (later called Merou), a deep offshore giant Project in the presalt.

He retired from TOTAL in 2018 and is now a senior consultant in O&G matters, advising various banks and Ministries such as the MPEM in Mauritania, the Senegal Ministry etc. He is also a consultant on Energy transition for IFC/World Bank.

Daniel Picard was educated at Ecole des Mines, Stanford University, INSEAD and London School of Economics (LSE).

Jacques PIGNAULT

Engineer and doctor of science, he has first worked for an engineering company for large projects for about twenty years. Then he specialized in the field of risk management, particularly in the area of Human factor. His intervention area covers the hardware, information, organizational and human devices for monitoring and risk control (preventive as well as palliative ; permanent organization, crisis escalating, crisis management, back to normal). The missions he take on are either consulting services or seminar animations. As his English is not so nice, he would rather work with French speaking persons.

Patrick PORTOLANO

Born in 1956, graduated from Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (1979) and Newcastle University ( UK ), he worked for 5 years in reservoir engineering and reserve evaluation at FRANLAB (now BECIP-FRANLAB) in Sophia Antipolis (France) and Houston (Texas). He founded EOSYS in 1993, a geosciences and seismic survey company based in Paris, and has managed it since then. To reservoir engineering and reservoir modeling, he has added specializations in 3D geological modeling, seismic acquisition, processing and interpretation, satellite and aerial image processing and interpretation. He has worked for most of the major industrial French Corporations as well as a number of IOC and NOC in Europe, Africa, Middle East and America. His current focus is in prospect and reserve appraisals as well as in assisting or participating with private investors to secure new exploration and production permits.

Thomas RODRIGUEZ

Thomas Rodriguez is a senior specialist in the field of local content, with 10 years + experience as local content consultant & manager for major O&G projects in Africa. He is today the director of CLC Solution and supporting megaprojects, companies and governments in their local content plan, strategy, performance and innovation toward best local content practices. Looking backward, he has been directly involved on the management of local content for projects totaling 70+ Billions USD investments and performed work to support impacts in 16+ African countries.

Stéphane SOLE

20 years African experience in Oil & Gas industry (Upstream and downstream), mostly based in Africa (Nigeria, Sudan, Ghana, Mozambique). He established and managed several corporate and project entities in several African Countries, including Joint Ventures with NOCs. He is also Vice-President of the Africa committee at CNCCEF (Foreign trade advisor to French Government). He holds a Master degree in Economy of Energy from ENSPM (1999) and is graduated in Fluid Mechanics Engineering from Seatech.

Frédéric VANDEPUTTE

Senior in Finance & Accounting for 25 years, CFO in various company in France and Angola, founder of an accounting firm and chartered of accountant in Angolan, Frédéric is passionate by steering project for R&D, Construction, Real Estate in Engineering and Energy sectors, applying a mix of concept: local contents, Operating leverages and strategic investment plans. Speaking English, Portuguese, French

Akil ZAIMI

Born in 1958, graduated from Ecole Centrale Paris (81) and in Petroleum Economics from IFP School (83). Worked in the upstream sector on a wide range of projects for governments, oil companies and consulting firms. Contributed to implement one of the first progressive (R factor type) fiscal regimes. Analysis and economic modeling of upstream projects, risk analysis, training.