Agbo Alfred

Petroleum Chemist and Technical Service Laboratory Specialist with 12+ years of progressive experience spanning oilfield laboratory services, offshore FPSO/FSO operations, production chemistry, petroleum analysis, chemical-treatment monitoring, water-treatment chemistry and laboratory QA/QC. Experienced in providing laboratory and field technical support for oilfield chemical applications, including monitoring and evaluation of demulsifiers, corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors and biocides, together with analysis of crude oil, produced water, injection water and process fluids. Strong practical background in chemical-treatment performance monitoring, production-fluid evaluation, analytical troubleshooting and interpretation of laboratory data to support operational decisions.

Hands-on experience with produced-fluid sampling, sample preparation, laboratory testing, chemical injection monitoring, equipment calibration and troubleshooting, analytical QA/QC, sample traceability, technical reporting and HSE-compliant chemical handling. Experienced in maintaining laboratory records, calibration documentation, analytical logs, SOPs and quality-control records, with working knowledge of ISO 17025 laboratory quality principles and QMS-based documentation. Holds an M.Sc. in Petroleum Chemistry, with additional qualifications in Science Laboratory Technology, Gas Chromatography and Laboratory QA/QC.

Experienced working with production, operations, engineering and export personnel in offshore and high-risk oil & gas environments.

Laboratory Chemist – FSO MT ULTIMATE (AJAJA TERMINAL) - Nextee Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited - Nigeria

(2023-05)

• Provide laboratory analytical support to crude-oil receipt, storage, injection and export operations within an FSO/terminal environment.
• Conduct routine and batch-specific analysis of crude oil, including API gravity, BS&W, water cut, sulfur content and temperature, to verify product quality and operational requirements.
• Collect, prepare and analyse samples while maintaining appropriate sample identification, traceability and analytical records.
• Monitor crude quality and tank conditions through systematic sampling and analysis to identify water accumulation, stratification and changes in product quality.
• Investigate abnormal analytical results and quality deviations and communicate findings to relevant operations and production personnel.
• Provide timely analytical information to support operational decisions, crude handling and export activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through routine checks, calibration and troubleshooting to support reliable analytical performance.
• Maintain calibration records, laboratory logs, QA/QC documentation and tank-monitoring records to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and use of laboratory chemicals in accordance with offshore HSE requirements and established procedures.
• Work closely with operations, loading and export personnel to provide analytical support during crude-lifting activities.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory procedures, analytical workflows and quality-control practices.

Laboratory Chemist – FPSO BU-1 - Brittania-U Nigeria Limited - Nigeria

(2018 - 2023)

• Provided offshore laboratory and technical support for oil production, process monitoring, production chemistry, crude quality control and export operations.
• Collected and analysed samples from wellheads, process units, separators and storage tanks to monitor production fluids and process conditions.
• Conducted crude-oil analysis including API gravity, BS&W, RVP and salt in crude to support production and export-quality requirements.
• Performed produced-water and injection-water analysis, including oil-in-water, pH, TSS, conductivity and heavy-metal parameters, supporting water-treatment and process monitoring.
• Conducted gas compositional analysis using Gas Chromatography (GC) and communicated analytical findings to production and engineering personnel.
• Supported monitoring of production chemical injection and treatment performance, including corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers and biocides.
• Evaluated laboratory trends and analytical results to provide technical feedback on chemical-treatment effectiveness and production-fluid performance.
• Supported investigation and troubleshooting of production-chemistry and water-treatment issues through laboratory testing and interpretation of analytical data.
• Supported field and process sampling activities, ensuring proper sample handling, preparation, identification and analytical integrity.
• Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot laboratory instruments and equipment to minimize downtime and maintain analytical reliability.
• Maintained laboratory records, analytical logs, calibration records, quality-control documentation and production reports.
• Supported crude-oil export and custody-transfer activities through quality verification and coordination with production and metering personnel.
• Complied with offshore HSE requirements, laboratory SOPs, chemical-handling procedures and QA/QC requirements.
• Supported junior laboratory personnel with practical guidance on laboratory procedures, equipment operation, chemical handling and offshore laboratory practices.

Assistant Laboratory Technician - Brittania-U Nigeria Limited - Nigeria

(2015 - 2018)

• Supported laboratory analytical services for offshore oil & gas operations through sample collection, preparation, testing and documentation.
• Assisted with analysis of crude oil, petroleum-related samples, production fluids and water samples.
• Supported preparation of laboratory reagents, consumables and chemical-testing materials for offshore operations.
• Assisted with laboratory equipment calibration, routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Supported chemical inventory management and safe storage and handling of laboratory chemicals.
• Maintained laboratory records and assisted with preparation of analytical reports.
• Developed practical experience in petroleum laboratory operations, production-fluid monitoring, chemical handling and offshore laboratory HSE.

Laboratory Analyst - Tudaka Environmental Consultants Nigeria - Nigeria

(2013 - 2015)

• Provided third-party laboratory analytical services for environmental and oil & gas-related projects.
• Conducted analysis of effluent and water samples including COD, BOD, TSS, pH, nitrates and sulphates.
• Performed petroleum and hydrocarbon-related analysis including oil-in-sand, BTEX, API gravity, specific gravity and water cut using Dean & Stark techniques.
• Operated GCMS, UV-Visible spectrophotometer and AAS for hydrocarbon, metals and other chemical analyses.
• Prepared laboratory records, calibration documentation and analytical reports.
• Supported environmental audits, sample QA/QC and regulatory compliance activities.
• Applied laboratory SOPs and recognized analytical methods to maintain accuracy, repeatability and data integrity.

Laboratory & Field Analyst - Tudaka Environmental Consultants Nigeria - Nigeria

(2011 - 2013)

• Provided laboratory and field analytical services for environmental assessment, monitoring and compliance projects.
• Collected, preserved and transported effluent, groundwater, sludge, soil and related environmental samples.
• Conducted laboratory and field analysis supporting Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental evaluation and audit activities.
• Performed BOD and COD analysis on effluent and sewage-water samples.
• Operated field and laboratory equipment including UV spectrophotometers, pH meters and titration equipment.
• Maintained sample identification, chain-of-custody information and analytical records.
• Supported preparation of technical reports and client deliverables.
• Developed foundational experience in third-party laboratory services, analytical QA/QC, HSE and client-focused technical support.

Intern - Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) - Nigeria

(2010 - 2011)

• Participated in crude-oil, petroleum-product and natural-gas compositional analysis.
• Supported petroleum laboratory testing, laboratory audits and standards verification.
• Gained practical exposure to petroleum analytical procedures, laboratory documentation and regulatory requirements.

M.Sc.

• Petroleum Chemistry - Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) (2025)

Postgraduate Diploma - Chemistry - Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) (2022)

HND - Science Laboratory Technology – Chemistry Option - Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State (2017)

Diploma - Gas Chromatography - Petroleum Analysis Laboratory, PTI (2014)

Diploma - Laboratory QA/QC - Petroleum Analysis Laboratory, PTI (2014)