Erick Kowa is an accomplished professional with a robust background in the energy sector, currently serving as the Director at Twinza Oil Limited since February 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in gas project development, showcasing over 2 years of strategic leadership.
Prior to his current position, Erick held the positions of Gas Project Development Manager and Senior Project Engineer at Twinza Oil Limited for a substantial period of over 6 years, demonstrating his commitment to long-term projects and expertise in the industry. His responsibilities included overseeing various aspects such as project management, engineering, contracting, environmental impact assessments, and government interface and relations management for the Pasca A Offshore Field Development in the Gulf of Papua.
Erick's earlier experience includes a significant tenure as an E&P Capital Projects Analyst at Independent Project Analysis from December 2010 to May 2014. During this time, he conducted evaluations for upstream capital projects in the Asia-Pacific region, covering a wide spectrum from brownfield infill drilling campaigns to multi-billion dollar greenfield development of large gas fields for LNG schemes.
His journey began as a Petroleum Production Engineer at Oil Search Limited, where he served for over 2 years and 8 months, starting as a Graduate Process Engineer and later taking on the role of Petroleum Engineer for the Gobe Field.
Erick's areas of expertise include integrated upstream, exploration, and production project and asset evaluations, petroleum production and process engineering, and brownfields reservoir and facilities optimization.
With a rich and diverse professional history, Erick Kowa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the energy sector, emphasizing sustainability, strategic development, and effective project management.
Roppe Uyassi is a seasoned professional with a rich and diverse career that spans various sectors, and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Kina Bank in PNG.
Prior to his current role, he was the Country Manager for Twinza Oil Limited in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Roppe was a driving force within the company for six years and two months. In this capacity, he has played a pivotal role in overseeing and shaping the company's operations in the region.
Before assuming the role of Country Manager, Roppe served as the Commercial Manager for Twinza Oil Limited, contributing his strategic insights and business acumen for two years and one month. His influence and expertise have been instrumental in the company's commercial success and strategic initiatives.
Roppe has also been an influential figure in the finance sector. As a Director at First Investment Finance Limited, he served as an Independent Board Member and Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee. His leadership and financial expertise have made a lasting impact on the organization.
In the earlier years of his career, Roppe contributed to the Corporate Finance division at Deloitte, based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Over a period of five years and ten months, he specialized in valuations, mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, financial due diligence, and market studies within the industry.
Roppe's professional journey began as an Office Assistant at Komuniti Hanmak in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, where he gained foundational experience in bookkeeping and client liaison from January 2003 to December 2006.
Throughout his career, Roppe Uyassi has exemplified leadership, strategic thinking, and financial expertise, contributing significantly to the success and growth of the organizations he has been associated with. His commitment to excellence and diverse experience across multiple sectors underscore his role as a respected professional in the business landscape.