Mr Obinna Uzoechina

Executive Director

Biography

Mr Obinna Uzoechina is an accomplished project leader with nearly 20 years of experience delivering complex oil and gas developments across West Africa and Internationally. As a co-founder of Dragol Energy Resources Limited, he currently serves as Executive Director, where he will use his skills and experience to deliver safe, efficient, and commercially sound exploration and production initiatives.

He holds a master’s degree in Subsea Engineering from the University of Aberdeen and is recognised as a Chartered Engineer by the UK Engineering Council. Additionally, he is a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and holds Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, reflecting his dedication to technical excellence and rigorous project execution.

Experience

Obinna brings extensive expertise in both CapEx and OpEx projects across greenfield and brownfield developments. His career spans the full project lifecycle—from Appraisal through to Operations Handover—having held roles in project engineering and project management, including oversight of budgets exceeding $500 million in the North Sea.

Obinna has delivered high-impact projects for major operators including BP, Shell, and Petrogas, delivering scopes ranging from early-phase field development to execution of large-scale greenfield initiatives. With a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, he has successfully navigated regulatory, HSE, and community interfaces to ensure safe project delivery with minimal environmental impact.

He has also worked with leading EPCM contractors such as Wood and Fugro, where he provided hands-on engineering project management to deliver sustained production and operational efficiency.

Beyond his professional commitments, Obinna is passionate about mentorship. He actively supports young people in Aberdeen and Nigeria, guiding them toward meaningful career paths and entrepreneurial ventures that foster long-term success.

 

Date of appointment

Inception.

Powering Africa’s energy future through responsible development of oil, gas, solid minerals, and renewable energy resources.

Corporate Headquarters

POINT House, Plot 129, Bodo Road, GRA Phase 2, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Equatorial Guinea Office

Point Engineering EG SL Complejo Siglo XXI Malabo II, EG

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