Global Flow Measurement Workshop 2025

Workshop chair 2025

Harald has worked within fiscal metering since 2009 and has served as PACO Metering Engineer at Norske Shell since 2013. He is responsible for metering systems across the Nyhamna and Ormen Lange assets, and previously for offshore assets operated by Shell. His scope includes sales metering, partner and product allocation, and environmental metering systems. As the process owner for hydrocarbon and energy accounting within Shell’s Asset Management System, Harald ensures compliance with transport agreements and greenhouse gas reporting requirements. He has led numerous measurement and allocation audits, technical investigations, and initiatives with significant business impact, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize fiscal metering performance.

Nyhamna and Ormen Lange play a critical role in Europe’s energy supply. Gas from Ormen Lange is processed at Nyhamna and exported to the UK and EU, helping secure energy access for millions of homes. These assets are central to Norway’s position as Europe’s leading gas exporter.

Harald is an active contributor to the Global Flow Measurement Workshop (GFMW), the premier industry forum for sharing best practices, advancing technical knowledge, and fostering collaboration across the global flow measurement community.

Tomas is the conference Keynote on Tuesday 21 October.

Tomas has a master’s degree in reservoir technology from the University of Stavanger. He began his career as an equipment operator in BJ Services in 1990, worked offshore mainly with well cementing, completion, well stimulating and pressure testing.

From 1992 Tomas worked at the Norwegian Offshore Directorate with various tasks within resource management, reservoir technology, exploration, field development, production, and project management. Over the past 15 years, Tomas has held various leadership roles within the Norwegian Offshore Directorate management team, mainly within resource management, field development and production.

The last year Tomas has taken the position of assistant director with responsibility for fiscal metering, regulations and legal.

Throughout his whole career, Dag has worked in various companies and positions within the field of fiscal flow metering. The last 25 years he has worked with the operators Hydro, Statoil, and Equinor. He has worked with operation, projects, and as technical authority within fiscal metering and field allocation. The last 10 years, Dag has mainly worked with green field projects, tie-in of satellite fields, and technology development. He has also had the pleasure of being chairman for the Norwegian Society of Oil and Gas Measurement a period, and chairman of the North Sea Flow Measurement Workshop a couple of times.

Menne Schakel is chief scientist flow at VSL, the National Metrology Institute of the Netherlands. He obtained his PhD in geophysics, with honors, at Delft University in 2011. He has upstream and downstream oil- and gas work experience. He coordinates the European metrology research projects on liquefied energy gases such as LNG and liquefied hydrogen. He is an expert member in the European harmonization group EuReGa that establishes the harmonised reference for high-pressure gas flow measurements.

Sami Koskinen, Director of Digital Transformation at Beamex, is an experienced subject matter expert with a successful 25-year track record in process automation, with a particular focus on the regulated industry. Sami’s passion is using his wealth of experience from various corporate positions to help Beamex customers achieve operational excellence. He holds a BSc in Information Technology.

Rolf has a Doctorate in Engineering Physics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology from 1998. He joined SLB the same year and has been working in R&D in the oil and gas industry since then. He managed development and engineering of the Vx Multiphase Flowmeters and the AquaWatcher water analysis sensor from 2003 to 2015. The last years he has lead the development of a subsea ultrasonic meter and he is now working on new applications of this technology such as subsea metering of carbon dioxide for carbon storage, and custody transfer metering of unprocessed natural gas, which is the topic of today’s presentation.

Eike has been working in different positions in Sales and Sales Management in FLEXIM in the last 12 years. He supports as Industry Manager Oil&Gas both the Sales and Product Management team for the wide range of Non-Intrusive Flow Measurement since beginning of 2023. Eike is graduated as Dipl.-Ing. oec, Hamburg Technical University.

Rafael is an Equipment Engineer at Petrobras, specializing in fluid measurement systems. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES), a postgraduate degree in Equipment Engineering with a focus on Electronics and Industrial Automation from the Petrobras University, and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of São Paulo (USP) (in progress). Rafaels research at USP focused on the application of machine learning techniques to flow measurement, combining expertise in instrumentation, automation, and data-driven modeling to improve measurement accuracy and operational efficiency

Dr. Jan Kocbach is Chief Scientist in the Measurement Science group at NORCE Research, specializing in modeling and data analysis for sensor and system-level applications. Jan combines deep physics knowledge with practical sensor expertise to develop robust measurement solutions across the energy sector. His research focuses on understanding and modeling uncertainties in complex measurement systems, with extensive experience in flow measurements and multiphysics systems. Jan holds a Dr. Scient. (PhD) in Physics with specialization in acoustics from the University of Bergen. His background includes applications in energy systems, flow assurance, and measurement challenges across traditional and emerging energy transport systems.

Gijs is currently working as a Flow Assurance Lead at Norske Shell in Stavanger. He began his journey with Shell in 2012 in Amsterdam, where he gained extensive experience by working on flow assurance for assets globally. In 2023, Gijs relocated to Norway, bringing over a passion for ensuring efficient and reliable flow in Shells operations.

Zheng has an Master of Science - Energy and Environment Technology - University of South-Eastern Norway.

Following is her work experiences in TechnipFMC service department for Multiphase Meters (MPM) since 2014. Located in Stavanger. Lead all metering-related activities in TechnipFMC's Multiphase Meters (MPM) in service phase. Specialized in field operations, meter configuration, sensitivity studies, in-situ verification, performance monitoring, and flow investigation. Recognized as the ¨Technology Expert¨ in TechnipFMC

Bård graduated from the University of Stavanger in 2002 with a degree in Medical Technology and in 2020 completed a Master of Management from BI Norwegian Business School. Have since 2003 worked with flow measurement and instrumentation technology used in laboratories, topside and subsea.

Bård is currently responsible for metering on Gjøa sem-submersible platform located in the northern part of the North sea.

Kjetil has a Master in Engineering Cybernetics from NTNU and more than 30 year experience from Equinor R&D Automatic well control and production optimization

Anwar holds a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from “Institut Teknologi Bandung” in Indonesia and an MBA in Oil & Gas Management from Robert Gordon University. He routinely contributes to the Global Flow Measurement Workshop and presents across industry workshops and focus groups. He holds a granted patent for a GC uncertainty calculation method that is implemented within GCAS® software package. Anwar blends deep metering expertise with full-stack systems integration to solve real-world operations problems. He began his career integrating flow computers, HMIs, and gas chromatographs, then moved client-side as a metering technician, gaining hands-on insight into how systems perform on site.

In 2011 Anwar founded i-Vigilant Technologies, launched GCAS® in 2012, a condition-based monitoring platform for gas chromatography that improves analyser reliability and uncertainty management.

Phil Stockton is currently Director and Head Consultant at Accord Energy Solutions which I co-founded in 2010.

Phil graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Chemical Engineering and worked as a process engineer for over 30 years but have more recently specialized in allocation engineering with an emphasis on simulation and use of mathematical techniques.

Phil have previously presented papers on subjects associated with measurement and allocation, including: process simulation, uncertainty, game theory, application of estimation techniques, uncertainty based allocation, measurement error detection and data reconciliation to reduce meter uncertainty.

Jessica is presenting a poster during the workshop

Yessica is a Senior Scientific Researcher at SINTEF Energy Research with a doctoral degree in multiphase flow monitoring through electromagnetic measurements. Lately her research focus has been on CCS and hydrogen applications.

Mohammad is presenting a poster during the workshop

Mohammad Ghasemi is a Senior Advisor at Stratum Reservoir Norway with nearly 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry as a reservoir engineer. He has also held research positions at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and Kuwait University (KU). Over his career, he has contributed to a wide range of reservoir engineering projects.

His research interests include enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in both conventional and unconventional reservoirs, PVT and fluid characterization, EOS modeling, multiphase flow in wells, reservoir simulation, and integrated optimization.

Ghasemi holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in petroleum engineering from the Petroleum University of Technology, as well as a master’s and a PhD in reservoir engineering from the University of Calgary and NTNU, respectively. He is also an active member of SPE.

Patrick is presenting a poster during the workshop.

Patrick has worked in the oil & gas industry for 19 years, initially writing software for sales & production allocation systems before moving into flow measurement for a UK operator. He was responsible for maintaining fiscal gas and condensate metering systems and later involved in metering upgrade projects, including FAT, installation and commissioning. In 2014 he took a role with the UK regulator as a metering inspector and performed routine regulatory metering inspections across various assets onshore & offshore in UK and Norway.

Patrick took i 2022 a new role as a metering consultant & R&D manager for i-Vigilant Technologies. He is presently involved with the delivery of Smart Meter Analytics (SMA) / associated condition-based monitoring services for USM & orifice systems, and audits of flow measurement systems.

Dennis van Putten works for DNV as a principal expert in (multiphase/wet gas) flow metering. He holds a PhD in fluid dynamics and is mostly involved in R&D projects for metering and focuses on the fundamental physics of (multiphase) flows and flow meter performance testing.

Karin grew up in Canada and earned her Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario. She then pursued a PhD in Fluid Mechanics at École Centrale de Nantes in France, focusing on advanced fluid dynamics research.

With six years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, Karin specializes in fluid mechanics and flow metering technologies and currently works as a Technical Specialist at Faure Herman. Her role encompasses R&D, design, and performance optimization of turbine and ultrasonic flowmeters. Karin represents Faure Herman in several API working groups and European standards committees, contributing her technical expertise to the development of industry standards.

Christian has a background in Petroleum Technology from the University of Bergen, with a master’s degree in reservoir physics. In 2013 he joined Equinor as a production engineer, working with well planning and production optimization. In 2017 he started working at K-lab Technology Test Centre at Kårstø, with responsibility for thermodynamics, metering, and quality assurance of test results.

Massimiliano has the following degrees and key qualifications MSc. in Nuclear Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Lisbon, Portugal

Massimiliano has 16+ years working for SLB as Physicist and Project Manager for new product development and has developed, managed and commercialized multiple projects in Multi-Phase Flow Metering

In 1992 Dick Laan completed his bachelor in electrotechnics followed a few years later by a master in marketing.

The first 8 years of his career he spend designing instrumentation and control/remote monitoring systems for small scale power generation. The next 5 years Dick worked at OMRON Europe in product management for software (PLC programming and Scada software) and operator terminals. Dick Laan joined KROHNE in 2002. As a product manager and development project manager for ultrasonic flowmeters he established the portfolio of OPTISONIC process flowmeters. In 2011 he assumed global responsibility as product group manager for the OPTISONIC flowmeters, leading a team of product managers and specialists. This was later extended with the ALTOSONIC product line for custody transfer of oil and gas. Over the years, Dick participated in several global metrology projects like the EMPIR projects for thermal power measurement (PTB) and LNG (VSL).

Kjetil holds a PhD in Applied Physics from the University of Bergen. Since 2009, he has worked in research and technology development within measurement science at NORCE, focusing on multiphase and fiscal flow measurement. His work includes sensor development and uncertainty analysis of metering stations and allocation systems.

Verdi is the Keynote speaker on Wednesday 22 October.

Verdi Wahjosoedibjo is the Global Discipline Head for Instrumentation, Control and Electrical (GDH ICE) in Shell. He has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector and has held multiple positions in Shell encompassing R&D, Downstream, Engineering and Projects organizations.

Verdis experience includes advanced process control technology deployment, management of refinery operations, general manager for engineering, and now GDH ICE. Verdi’s assignments have encompassed Shell’s operations across the globe.
As GDH ICE, Verdi leads a discipline of 1,650 engineers and technicians whose purpose is to power and automate Shell’s energy transition strategy.

Verdi trained in electrical and chemical engineering, specializing in control engineering. He holds engineering degrees from Stanford University.

Russel is presenting a poster during the workshop

Russell holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and has been working at TÜV SÜD for over five years. He has first-hand experience in the testing and calibration of high pressure gas and multiphase flow meters. He takes the lead in designing, constructing, and upgrading test facilities at TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory, with a primary focus on adapting them for the utilisation of CO2 in both gaseous and liquid/dense phases. Russell has presented a number of papers on flow measurement for CO2 in both gas and liquid phase focusing on calibration strategy for CCUS applications.

Jacob is presenting a poster during the workshop.

Jacob has over 30 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas Process industries specializing in strategy, business development and marketing of ultrasonic flowmeters. Jacob began his career in ultrasonics with Panametrics. He started back in 1990 as a field service engineer and developed over the years into Global Product Management.

Jacob speaks 3 languages: Dutch, German and English. He has a degree from MTS Electronica Almelo. He is married with four children. Jacob is be based in Veenendaal, Netherlands.

Teerachai is presenting a poster during the workshop.

Teerachai is an experienced Principal Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the mechanical or industrial engineering industry. Skilled in Petroleum, Process Control, C++, Control Systems Design, and SolidWorks. Strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD focused in Multiphase flow metering from The University of Huddersfield.

Satish is presenting a poster during the workshop

Satish Soekhoe is an experienced Type Approval Expert and advisor in the energy and certification sector, with a strong background in compliance, quality assurance, and innovation. He has worked with leading organizations on projects spanning oil & gas, renewable energy, and industrial cyber security, bridging technical expertise with strategic leadership. Satish is passionate about driving sustainable solutions and guiding organizations through complex regulatory landscapes.

Sandy is currently serving as the Head of Consultancy at TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory. Sandy is responsible for providing and leading a team to deliver technical expertise and bespoke solutions to flow measurement challenges. He has extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics, single and multiphase flows and a PhD in Carbon Capture and Storage.

Sandy has extensive experience in innovative research and practical applications across the energy sector, including research into virtual flow metering models, multiphase flow using X-ray tomography systems, optimization of flare and vent metering systems using CFD, and the development of real-time emissions from flares.

Sandy is an active member of flow measurement workshop committees and has previously presented at Global Flow measurement conferences. He also delivers internal training courses and webinars on flow measurement, erosion, CFD and hydrogen.”