New Delhi: Dulal Halder, currently serving as Chief General Manager Incharge of Facilities Engineering Group at ONGC’s Assam Asset, has been selected as the next Director (Operations) of ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL). This recommendation was made during the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held today and is now pending final approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Rigorous Selection Among Senior ONGC Officials
The appointment followed a thorough selection process involving interviews of several senior executives from ONGC. Notable contenders included:
- Sunil Kumar, Executive Director, Mehsana Asset
- Ashok Kumar, Executive Director, Chief Corporate Marketing
- Prabal Sengupta, Executive Director, Surface Manager – EOA & HPHT Asset
- Chandra Sekhar Davuluri, Group General Manager
- Shankar Sharan, Group General Manager, Head-Refinery & Petrochemicals
- Rajeev Kumar Sinha, Chief General Manager, Surface Area Manager
- K Karavannan, Chief General Manager, KG-PG Basin, Rajahmundry
- Sudhir Kumar, Managing Director, Petronet MHB Ltd.
- Sharad Terway, Chief General Manager, Surface Manager
- Ajay Kumar Singh, Chief General Manager, Western Offshore Squad Lead
Dulal Halder’s expertise in managing large-scale engineering projects and his leadership skills positioned him as the preferred candidate for the critical operational role.
Strategic Leadership for OVL’s Global Operations
In his new role as Director (Operations), Halder will be entrusted with steering ONGC Videsh’s international exploration and production operations. His background in facilities engineering is expected to enhance OVL’s project execution capabilities and operational efficiency across its global assets.
Next Steps for Appointment
The selection by PESB now awaits clearance from the ACC, along with routine vigilance checks. Once approved, Halder’s appointment will mark a significant leadership enhancement for ONGC Videsh Limited as it expands its footprint in global energy markets.
Dulal Halder’s appointment as Director (Operations) is a strategic move aimed at strengthening ONGC Videsh Limited’s operational leadership. His proven track record and technical acumen are anticipated to drive the company’s growth and success in international energy ventures.
About OVL
ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) is the overseas arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of India’s national oil company, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). OVL’s core business is the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas outside of India, with stakes in numerous international projects across countries like Vietnam, Iraq, and Colombia. It is a Navratna Schedule “A” Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
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