Prasad B

Senior Oil & Gas professional with 25+ years of experience in LPG bottling plants, LPG import terminals, petroleum/chemical terminals and LNG/CNG/CGD operations. Extensive experience in plant management, LPG receipt, storage, bottling and dispatch, maintenance, HSE, statutory compliance, logistics, budgeting and workforce management.

Former Plant

Manager – LPG Bottling Plant at CPCL and Deputy Manager – LPG Bottling at HPCL, with hands-on experience in automated KOSAN carousel filling, cylinder quality control, plant maintenance and LPG distribution. Proven ability to lead teams, contractors and stakeholders with focus on safety, reliability, productivity and cost control.

General Manager – Operations at HIQ SERVICES PVT. LTD. (HIQ PORTS) (2026-06 – Present)

• Manage mechanized bulk cargo terminal operations, manpower, contractors, logistics interfaces and HSE.
• Support mobilisation, commissioning readiness and O&M start-up of HIQ's fuel tank farm project for ArcelorMittal Liberia.

Senior Manager – Projects / Site In-Charge at AEGIS LOGISTICS LTD. (2025-03 – 2025-06)

• Led execution activities for a refrigerated LPG import terminal with large-scale storage facilities.
• Coordinated civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation contractors, HSE, quality and statutory requirements.
• Coordinated with port authorities, consultants and regulatory agencies for operational readiness.

Head – Projects & Operations at AG&P CGD INDIA PVT. LTD. (2019-01 – 2024-12)

• Led LNG, CNG and PNG/CGD infrastructure development across Chittoor, Vellore and Kolar.
• Managed multidisciplinary contractors, statutory approvals, project execution and commissioning of gas infrastructure.
• Coordinated customers, consultants, vendors and regulatory stakeholders.

Terminal Manager at KESAR TERMINALS & INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. (2013-10 – 2019-12)

• Headed terminal operations, maintenance, safety, statutory compliance and financial controls.
• Led approximately 52 employees and contract/service personnel.
• Managed receipt, storage and dispatch of LPG, petroleum, chemicals and petrochemicals.
• Directed maintenance of tanks, pumps, pipelines, firefighting systems and utilities.
• Managed product movement through pipelines and loading/unloading operations.
• Coordinated with customers, transporters, contractors, port authorities, Customs and regulatory agencies.

Plant Manager – LPG Bottling Plant at CHENNAI PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD. (CPCL) (2008-08 – 2013-09)

• Headed a fully automated LPG bottling plant with responsibility for production, maintenance, safety, logistics and dispatch.
• Managed 54 employees and contract personnel and coordinated plant manpower and contractors.
• Managed LPG receipt, storage, KOSAN carousel cylinder filling, quality checks and dispatch.
• Planned dispatches to 45 LPG distributors and bulk customers.
• Led maintenance of carousels, conveyors, compressors, DG sets, LPG bullets, pumps, motors, piping and firefighting systems.
• Managed preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, budgets and operating expenditure.
• Ensured statutory, environmental, safety and quality compliance.
• Reduced maintenance costs by developing in-house maintenance capability and local vendors for critical spares.

Deputy Manager – LPG Bottling Plant at HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD. (HPCL) (2001-02 – 2007-07)

• Managed LPG bottling production, planning and dispatch operations.
• Led a 25-member operator team for safe and efficient plant operations.
• Managed cylinder weight and leak testing and quality control.
• Maintained KOSAN carousels, conveyors, compressors, pumps, LPG tanks, rail/road loading systems and firefighting systems.
• Coordinated commissioning of a new imported KOSAN carousel.
• Played an active role in commissioning the Visakh LPG Import Facility.
• Received Executive Director, HPCL commendation for commissioning the LPG import facility ahead of schedule.

Officer – Operations, LPG Bottling Plant / Import Terminal at HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD. (HPCL) (1996-08 – 2001-01)

• Gained foundational experience in LPG bottling plant operations, including production supervision, safe handling and dispatch of filled cylinders.
• Operated and maintained a fully automated bottling plant with SCADA, LPG and air compressors, DG sets, tanks, pumps and pipelines.
• Supervised operators and ensured adherence to safe operating procedures and emergency response requirements.
• LPG import terminal operations involving receipt, storage and dispatch of bulk LPG.
• Coordinated LPG movement through terminal, pipeline and distribution systems, including marine/jetty interfaces.

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – Andhra University

MBA in Marketing Management – Andhra University