Mfonobong Akpainyang
About Mfonobong Akpainyang
Mfonobong Akpainyang is a Senior Drilling Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in managing offshore drilling operations.
Company
Mfonobong Akpainyang currently works at ExxonMobil as a Senior Drilling Engineer. He has been with the company since 2005, primarily in the Lagos, Nigeria office. Prior to his current role, he worked at Baker Hughes INTEQ (Drilling & Evaluation) as an MWD Electronics Engineer from 2002 to 2004. His extensive career in major oil and gas companies underscores his expertise in the field.
Title
Mfonobong Akpainyang holds the title of Senior Drilling Engineer at ExxonMobil. In this role, he focuses on optimizing drilling operations and formulating strategic plans. His responsibilities include overseeing offshore drilling activities, well completions, and decommissioning projects.
Education and Expertise
Mfonobong Akpainyang received his M.Sc. in Drilling & Well Engineering from Robert Gordon University, where he studied from 2004 to 2005. He also holds a B.Eng. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Yola, having studied there from 1994 to 2000. His advanced education has equipped him with a profound knowledge of drilling operations and engineering principles.
Background
Before joining ExxonMobil in 2005, Mfonobong Akpainyang worked for Baker Hughes INTEQ (Drilling & Evaluation) as an MWD Electronics Engineer. There, he gained valuable experience in Measurement While Drilling (MWD) technologies in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. At ExxonMobil, he has continued to specialize in drilling engineering, focusing on offshore operations in Nigeria, the United States, and Canada.
Achievements
Mfonobong Akpainyang has extensive experience in managing offshore drilling operations and specializes in selecting Jack-Up rigs and platform slot recoveries. He has a strong focus on drilling optimization, strategy development, and emergency response systems. His involvement in the planning and execution of well completions and decommissioning projects highlights his comprehensive expertise in the field.