Germana Ngengo
Luanda,Angola
Summary
Results-oriented professional with expertise in O&G contract negotiations, joint venture governance and stakeholder management. Demonstrates a strong ability to drive successful outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance organisational growth and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Joint Venture Manager Exploration & PreDevelopment
TotalEnergies E&P Angola
Luanda Angola, Angola
04.2022 - Current
- Joint Venture Manger for 7 TotalEnergies assets: Blocks 16, 16/21, 17/06, 20/11, 29, Sao Tome and Principe Blocks 1 and 2.
- Focal point for JV governance and compliance with PSCs, RSCs and JOAs, liaising with Contractor Group, Concessionaire and Ministry of Petroleum.
- Piloted JV and authorities fast track approval process for Block 17/06 and 20/11 final investment decisions.
- Lead negotiations with JV and authorities for first inter-block production contracts for Blocks 17/06.
- JV lead for ensuring governance during equity transfer process for several blocks in support of TotalEnergies' Business Unit.
- Currently managing team of JV coordinators with primary aim of developing talent and preparing future JV managers.
Head of Service Environment Projects & Legislation
TotalEnergies
Luanda, Luanda Province
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Focal point for ensuring legal compliance for environmental licensing process and environmental baseline for TotalEnergies E&P Angola perimeter (seismic, drilling, development projects, production, decommissioning and abandonment).
- TotalEnergies focal point for Angolan authorities for all environmental subjects.
- 2021 performed role of deputy for one of the largest offshore environmental monitorization and environmental baseline campaign offshore.
- Launched internal initiatives for improving cross-discipline collaboration to ensure timely licensing process for all new offshore projects.
- Team management to ensure successful execution of dynamic perimeter associated with offshore activities and particularities of the impact of COVID.
In-House Counsel: Env. Laws & Non-Operated Assets
TotalEnergies
Luanda, Angola
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Environmental Laws: legal assistance to the HSE Division in the application of environmental laws, license request and resolution with authorities.
- Abandonment Laws: legal assistance for abandonment operations, planning and financial aspects.
- Blocks Operated by Others: legal assistance in the follow up on blocks which are operated by other companies.
In-House Counsel: Offshore Operational Contracts
TotalEnergies
Luanda, Angola
10.2012 - 09.2016
- Legal support to the technical division in the negotiations of operational petroleum contracts (ROV services, support vessels, petroleum equipment, storage facilities & others).
- Gas Agreements: negotiated construction tie-in and gas transportation agreements for inter-block gas supply operations.
- Angola Foreign Exchange Law application focal point
- Compliance Program: performed due diligence and created compliance induction training for the company's first recruits for the compliance department in Angola.
Education
Legal Practice Course - Law
University of Law
London 09.2011 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Brunel University of London
London 09.2008 - 09.2011
Skills
- Results-oriented
- Contract negotiation and analysis
- Coordination and joint venture planning
- Stakeholder management
Languages
English
Native
Portuguese
Native
Nationality
Angolan & British
Timeline
Joint Venture Manager Exploration & PreDevelopment
TotalEnergies E&P Angola
04.2022 - Current
Head of Service Environment Projects & Legislation
TotalEnergies
09.2019 - 04.2022
In-House Counsel: Env. Laws & Non-Operated Assets
TotalEnergies
09.2016 - 11.2019
In-House Counsel: Offshore Operational Contracts
TotalEnergies
10.2012 - 09.2016
Legal Practice Course - Law
University of Law
09.2011 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Brunel University of London
09.2008 - 09.2011