Bhupinder Singh
About Bhupinder Singh
Bhupinder Singh is the Lead Drilling Engineer at ExxonMobil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with extensive experience in drilling engineering and significant contributions to the field.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Bhupinder Singh currently holds the role of Lead Drilling Engineer at ExxonMobil. He has been in this position since 2020 and is based in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this capacity, he plays a pivotal role in overseeing drilling operations and ensuring the efficiency and safety of the processes involved.
Previous Experience as ERD Drilling Engineer
Before his current role, Bhupinder Singh worked from 2015 to 2020 as an ERD Drilling Engineer for ExxonMobil, where he was seconded to ADNOC Offshore in Abu Dhabi, UAE. His significant achievement during this time includes drilling the first and longest Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) well in the UAE. This well was the longest in the Middle East and the 9th longest globally, with a measured depth of 40,321 feet.
Early Career at ExxonMobil
From 2008 to 2015, Bhupinder Singh served as a Drilling Engineer at ExxonMobil also based in Kuala Lumpur. In this role, he gained comprehensive experience in drilling operations, contributing to various projects aimed at optimizing drilling efficiency and safety.
Work at PERUSAHAAN OTOMOBIL NASIONAL SDN. BHD.
Bhupinder Singh worked as an Engineering Design Engineer at PERUSAHAAN OTOMOBIL NASIONAL SDN. BHD. from 2002 to 2008. This position, based in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, involved his participation in the engineering design process, contributing to the development and optimization of automotive components.
Education and Academic Background
Bhupinder Singh holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Malaya, which he completed between 1996 and 1999. Prior to this, he completed his high school education at Victoria Institution Kuala Lumpur, where he focused on Science and received his High School Diploma in 1994.
Significant Achievements
Bhupinder Singh has spearheaded several significant projects, including the championing of a technical and cost analysis for TAPR vs HWU rig, leading to planning savings of around $4 million. He also led the readiness of the HWU rigline in 2022 and coordinated the HWU Front End Engineering Design (FEED) work for technical specifications and well Plug & Abandonment (P&A) and workover scope. Additionally, he led the planning effort for gas well through tubing gravel pack failure recovery, focusing on minimal intervention to regain production.