M'HAMED BELKHEDIM

Phone: (213) 771 90 62 08 (mobile) • e-Fax: (001) 253 48 41 366 • Email: belkhedim@yahoo.com •

S E N IO R E C O N O M IS T
Economic Project Appraisal / Market Research / Business Plan
More than 30 years of diversified experience in Oil & Gas with emphasis on economics & projects
evaluation. Direct experience in conducting marketing, financial analysis & economic feasibility studies:
Carried out number of economic & profitability studies for investment projects. Experience in developing
economic & cash flows’ models tailored to individual project requirement.

• Knowledge in phases of venture economic • Able to develop and implement effective

life: from the market opportunities to the
operation phases.
• Have experience in dealing with market
data and developing database, commodities
prices track collection and statistical
analysis...
• Able to work in multidisciplinary teams or
independently.
economical evaluation and probability-
sensitivity analysis processes for the various
options assisting in investment decision.
• knowledge of managerial and engineering
economics and statistics
• Good analytical skills,

P R O F E S S IO N A L E XP E R IE N C E

ESTIMATING ENGINEER-BUSINESS PLANNER Since 2004

LNG Engineering Division

Carry out techno-economic studies under Corporation Development Plan.

Current work: study the opportunity of new nitrogen system storage – Opportunity for LNG tank storage-
Main Heat Exchangers replacement pre-feasibility and participating in defining Pre-Feed Scope
Selected Contributions:
ü Steam Balance Analysis for the all the Company’s LNG Plants
ü Estimate and update of capital cost for some LPG equipments (for new planed LPG Plant)
ü Economic & Investment appraisal as well as Economic analysis of an integrated project
consisting of an increase-in LNG capacity combined to additional Extraction Units of Helium,
Ethane and LPG.
Life Cycle cost analysis for:
ü Choice between two Cooling Systems (Air Vs Water) for new LNG plant
ü Storage vessels De-commissioning (choice between repair or replace)
ü Comparison between two types of power supply (autonomous Vs external supply)

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 MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST, 1993 – 2003
ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

Collect and analyze the whole data required to the realization of the economic studies related to the
projects of development.
Created, managed and developed an economic databank: Collect and analyze world and petroleum
economic and market data from well known sources such as operational production rates, prices...Prepare
various reports and statistics, charts and graphs for management's review and appraisal.
Develop and carry out and initiate market research for the various products: research on products to
determine potential market outlets for existing, under construction and planned production capacities.
Follow up the feasibility studies of the projects worked out by the specialized structures.
Selected Contributions:
ü Performed: Market analysis for MTBE, Iso-Butane, Alkylates, Ammonia, Industrial gases…,.
ü Analyzed helium market entry, and helium business opportunities mainly in Europe.
ü Ranked potential partners for possible Joint venture.
ü Planned and led execution of online advertising campaign that doubled monthly revenue.

ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY ENGINEER, 1989 – 1992

Planning and Data Processing Division

Prepare pre-feasibility studies of joint ventures or investments as well as the economic evaluation of
projects. Produce reports and present the results for decision makers' review and appraisal.
Conduct a comprehensive financial model for new investment or for new venture that incorporates all the
relationships in separate sub models relating to income, costs, capital requirements, depreciation, profits,
and cash flows.
Judge the attractiveness of the proposed investment using criteria and approaches such present value,
ROI, IRR discounted cash flows... by considering both amount and timing of all cash inflows and cash
outflows sensitivity and risk analysis.
Performed feasibility studies for the fallowing projects:
ü Natural Gas Plants renovation
ü 600,000 tons/year methanol project (export oriented)
ü 400,000 tons/year MTBE gasoline blend and commissioned its market study
ü 16 million cub. meter/year helium project ( Joint Venture)

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT, 1984 – 1988

LPG 4 million T/y Plant
I joined the new plant during the start-up phase with the following achievements:
Selected Contribution:
ü Checked the level of the feed stock, filling rate of the installation, and the flaring for the first
product balance during commissioning -start-up phase of the plant.
ü Realized Plant break-down into costs centers and their codification.
ü Assisted and collaborated on implementation and computerization of a budget and cost control
system.

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 ü Assisted the different departments in the preparation of their budget and plans
ü Prepared various cost performance and other management information reports to keep
Management advised of cost trends, deviations and implications.
ü Worked within a team environment to carry out a TQM (Total Quality Management)
implantation.

PROJECT COST CONTROL ENGINEER, 1979 – 1984

(03 Projects) (Engineering & Development
LNG 3, LNG2 and 24 Inches Projects reimbursable type of contract (Cost +fees)
ü Produced and implemented cost control procedures.
ü Tracked and monitored costs of the major areas (home office cost, equipment & material
construction and manpower related).
ü Managed cash flows, loan advances, and prepare periodic reports.

E D U C A T IO N & T R A IN IN G
Education:
Propédeutique (M.P.C: math-physics-chemical)
Bachelor Degree in economics (subject: financial economics)
Post-graduation Degree in international commerce (subject: Market Information Management)
and Training Programs Attended
ü Three weeks course TQM, TQC, and Statistical Methods for Quality Improvement (Statistical
Quality Control) with JCCP Japan Cooperation Center.
ü Had a course in new "COMFAR III Expert" version Computer Model for Feasibility Analysis and
Reporting Software for the appraisal of investment projects with UNIDO (United Nations
Industrial Organization).
ü Two weeks “Cost Estimate and Cost Control” course with IFP/Technip.
ü One week “Project management” course with IFP/Technip
ü Six Sigma Initiation & Certificate preparation

Skills:
ü Computers: good skills (database, spreadsheet processor, word processor, graphic packages…)
ü Industrial Statistics: SQC (Statistical Quality Control)
ü Familiarity with internet

Languages: French and English.

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