The Technical Committee comprises end-users, manufacturers, regulators and industry experts. Members will review abstracts, agree the final technical programme, and chair sessions throughout the Workshop.
Colin Lightbody (Chair), TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory - Principal Consultant
Colin Lightbody is a Principal Consultant at TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory (NEL) and the Chair of the 2024 Global Flow Measurement Committee.
Colin is responsible for ensuring that the technologies and services being developed and offered by NEL are aligned to the needs of the customer and the future direction of the energy industry. He has worked in the flow measurement industry for 30 years and has previously worked in field support, marketing, product development, metrology approvals and as a flow measurement consultant for international energy companies. He has written several technical papers for international flow measurement workshops, and he continues to contribute to the development of industry standards via participation on British Standards institute committees. Colin has developed patented diagnostic monitoring and analysis techniques for ultrasonic flowmeters. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and Applied Physics.
Imed Benlizidia, Saudi Aramco - Multiphase flow metering specialist
Imed Benlizidia is the Saudi Aramco multiphase flow metering specialist part of the upstream sector technical support within petroleum engineering and development he also chairs the multiphase flow metering standard committee. In this role, he leverages his experience as both service provider and customer in the oil and gas industry to deliver fit for purpose upstream metering solutions.
Prior to joining Saudi Aramco in 2014, Imed held a variety of roles in operations, engineering, training and product development with Schlumberger and Sonatrach. He holds numerous publications for processes in the fields of multiphase flow metering and production measurement.
He holds both Bachelors and Masters in electrical engineering and from both INELEC Institute in Algeria and Pierre & Marie Curie University in France.
Murdo Campbell, TAQA Bratani
Over the last 30 years working in flow measurement has given me exposure to a wide variety of metering equipment, and practices, together with the opportunity to work in some challenging environments.
Having completed an apprenticeship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering based in the defence industry I joined a small company in Aberdeen, Rhomax Engineering, working as a calibration technician for oil and gas densitometers. From there I worked in a number of roles initially as an offshore metering technician then moving onto an onshore metering engineer role supporting a number of operators. In 1998 I moved to Malaysia to set up a new venture for Rhomax supporting Petronas and other operators with metering Project and Auditing services. In 2002 I joined Kelton Engineering where I was involved with a wide range of metering consultancy services culminating in becoming with main metering auditor supporting Shell across its UK and Netherlands assets.
In 2006 I joined Shell International working on the Sakhalin II project in the Russian Far East where I was involved in the regulatory approval of ship-based measurement for LNG custody transfer which at that time was a first in this region. It also gave an understanding of operations in a very diverse climate, -27oC with frozen seas in winter and up to 30oC in summer.
In 2009 I joined TAQA Bratani as metering technical authority responsible for all flow measurement across six offshore installations and an operated oil pipeline system. This covers a wide range of measurement areas, environmental, allocation and custody transfer, unusually it also covers the contract for shuttle tankers used for offshore loading at one of the installations.
"The Flow Measurement Workshop has over the years given important insights into the operational challenges related to flow measurement and introduced many new technologies which have now become the industry norm. It also provides a platform for interaction with peers which would not otherwise be possible."
Alan Downing - Solartron ISA - Sales & Marketing Director
Having worked at Solartron ISA for over 25 years, originally in the engineering team I transitioned to sales in the early 90’s. This coincided with the developments of marginal fields in the UK North Sea and the “new” requirement to allocate wet gas. My close involvement in early applications led to appointment as Product & Marketing Manager, contributing to the development and supply of Solartron ISA’s wellhead flow metering products around the world. I have been Sales Director since 2008 and remain actively involved in the continued evolution of multiphase, wet gas and subsea products.
“In the ‘energy transition’ there is no better event to learn about new technology, operational experiences and network with like-minded engineers from across the flow measurement industry”
Harald Drejer, Shell Norge - Metering Engineer
Harald was introduced to metering when he started in FMC Kongsberg Metering in 2009, working at the gas plant Nyhamna in Norway. After 2.5 years he decided to join Shell where he was Metering Engineer until 2013, and then took the role as metering responsible for Norske Shells activity in Norway, and still is. Both operated and non-operated metering support.
He is a member with NFOGM try to be an active contributor in the metering community. He has been at the NSFMW/GFMW events several times and find such conferences as very important to share and gain experiences from the community.
Douglas Griffin, North Sea Transition Authority - Head of Measurement
Graduated with B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics from the University of Strathclyde, 1987. Gained experience in operating UK national standard gas flow facility at NEL (1987-93). In 1993, moved to Aberdeen to become a Petroleum Measurement Inspector with what was then DTI. Spent 6 years as an offshore Petroleum Measurement Inspector. Since 1999, responsible for developing UK policy in fiscal oil and gas measurement with DTI and its successor organisations (BERR, DECC, OGA and now NSTA).
“The GFMW remains an essential event for those wishing to keep abreast with technical and policy developments in the field of flow measurement in the oil & gas industry”
Asle Hvidsten, Vår Energi - Principal Metering Engineer
Asle Hvidsten is a Principal Metering Engineer at Vår Energi ASA, holding a Bachelor's degree in Automation Technology from The Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and San Diego State University from 2009.
Asle's experience has been marked by working with both control systems, instrumentation, fiscal metering, and allocation. His contributions range from technical leadership to managing medium-sized modification projects. A devoted family man, Asle enjoys football, running, hiking, and spending time with his family.
Craig Marshall, Friction Flow
Craig Marshall has been working in the area of flow measurement since 2009. Since starting his career, he has worked as a flow measurement engineer, consultant, Product Development Director before creating a start-up company. Craig has specialist knowledge in all aspects of flow measurement including system and product design, measurement technology, flow measurement standards and uncertainty. He leads Friction Flow Measurement with the aim of bringing new and innovative flow and physical property products to market.
David Newman, BP - Senior Advisor – Measurement & Analyser Systems
David has enjoyed a career in Oil and Gas since the 1980’s working in Drilling and Platform Operations, from 1991 - 2012 he was employed at Emerson Process Management. He worked for METCO Services Limited, part of the Emerson Process Systems and Solutions Division based in Aberdeen, Scotland as a Lead Project Engineer, Metering Engineer, Lead Auditor and from 1997 as the Global Operations Director, he has had International experience in the Americas, Middle East, Far East and Russia. In 2005, David transferred to the Emerson Process Management Group level initially as the Global Oil and Gas Industry Consultant and then as the Global Oil and Gas Industry Solutions Director. In 2012, David joined bp as the Measurement and Analysers Discipline lead, promoted to Measurement and Analyser Systems Segment Engineering Technical Authority in 2014 and then to Senior Advisor, Measurement and Analyser Systems in 2021.
David holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in Instrumentation and electronics and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Open University in the United Kingdom. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Measurement and Control and he is a Chartered Engineer and a European Engineer.
Børge Olafsen, AkerBP - Technical Authority Metering Engineer
• Educated process technology engineer at university in Norway
• Working for Halliburton for 10 years doing exploration well testing and data acquisition.
• Started with Intertek Norway in 2006, working as the metering responsible for Alvheim FPSO, Volve FSU and Navion Saga FSO
• In 2010 I started with Marathon Oil Norway as the metering responsible for Alvheim FPSO
• In 2014 we became Det Norske oil company, where I then also was the metering responsible for Ivar Aasen production platform in addition to Alvheim.
• In 2018 we became what we are today, Aker BP, and I am still working with Alvheim FPSO in addition to other projects and assets in Aker BPs portfolio.
“I believe that flow measurement is a very niche area for most people, but it still affects every one of us on a daily basis, in both private and professional life. I want to contribute to making the Global Flow measurement workshop as interesting as possible, and by joining the committee I have the chance to do so.”
Jonathan Richmond, Repsol Sinopec
Jonathan Richmond has bachelors and masters degrees in engineering, and more than 21 years’ experience of flow measurement and hydrocarbon allocation. His past roles have encompassed offshore commissioning, onshore engineering support, onshore allocation system development, minor projects, major EPC projects and metering consultancy. These roles have been for both operators and service companies. Jonathan’s current role is Principal Measurement Consultant for Petrofac and is currently seconded to Repsol Sinopec support various project scopes. Jonathan is passionate about the energy transition and the role that flow measurement can and should play in that.
“For me the flow measurement workshop is important for building and maintaining my network of contacts. It’s also a great way of discovering the latest developments in measurement technologies and learning from others field experiences.”
James Trail, Consultant
My 30+ years in flow measurement have enabled me to perform several interesting and challenging roles which have allowed me to work, visit and experience the cultures of the seven continents of the world.
It all started after serving an apprenticeship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, completing an HNC before joining ICE Engineering (Metco, now Emerson) in 1988 to commence my journey. Deployed at the St Fergus Gas Terminal as a metering technician before joining Shell UK as a contract support engineer in 1999. I then joined Shell UK in 2000 where I performed various engineering roles such as Asset Support, Audit & Verification, Non Operated Venture Custodian, Technical Authority before assuming the position of Head of Metering for Europe in 2006. This involved managing the metering maintenance and project delivery for all offshore and onshore installations across Europe, with 12 direct and 37 indirect reports.
I next joined Petrofac in 2012, to establish and build a metering consultancy team before assuming the role as overall Business Manager in 2014, then Centrica (now Spirit Energy) as a Principal Metering Engineer in 2017. Since 2022 I have supported bp International via my own consultancy JCT Flow Ltd, working on emissions monitoring and measurement improvement.
Throughout my career, giving something back to the industry which has given me so much has always been important to me. This has been achieved through coaching and mentoring of engineers, performing training courses and supporting or creating papers (mainly on ultrasonic meters) for presentation at international flow conferences.
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