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Sugar Land, TX
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February 18, 2018

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Ming B. Leung, PhD, PE

**** ***** ***** ****, ***** Land, Texas 77479

(Cellphone) 832-***-****; ac4itl@r.postjobfree.com

Leung, Ming B / August 2017 Page 1 of 5

Highlights of Experience:

More than thirty years of project experiences in engineering and construction of offshore oil and gas production systems, specializing in oil and gas export pipelines and in-field flowlines for subsea tie-back systems, floating production systems (spar and TLP), top-tensioned production and drilling risers and steel catenary risers (SCRs), and in engineering and construction of deepwater drill ships and submersibles. Experiences include ten years of project and engineering management. Highlights of project experience include:

• Project Manager (also covering role of engineering manager) for a 3-year period to complete FEED, detailed engineering, installation support and initial operation support for Noble Energy’s Gunflint subsea tieback project (Gulf of Mexico).

• Project Manager for FEED and detailed engineering for subsea tie-back and export pipeline systems, including Chevron Blind Faith II and BP Mad Dog Phase 2 (Gulf of Mexico).

• Engineering Manager for conceptual design of a spar for Petrobras Pre-Salt Santos Basin prospects

(Brazil), and Project Manager for concept screening study for BP Kaskida spar (Gulf of Mexico).

• Lead Engineer for Chevron Big Foot TLP top-tensioned and steel cateneray risers FEED (Gulf of Mexico).

• Engineering Manager for BP Holstein Spar host conversion project for subsea production tie-back via top-tensioned risers (Gulf of Mexico).

• Lead Engineer to deliver drilling riser system for Murphy Kikeh Spar (Malaysia), with project team relocated to Malaysia.

• Lead Engineer to deliver riser tensioning system (15 ram-style tensioners fully integrated into a module) for BP Holstein Spar (Gulf of Mexico), including onshore integration and offshore hook-up

& commissioning.

• Owner in-house engineer to direct structural engineering and design of various systems & modules for deepwater drillships (Discoverer Enterprise, Discoverer Spirit and Discoverer Deep Seas) and semisubmersible (Transocean Marianas), including residing in shipyards in Spain, Pascagoula and Brownsville to oversee progress, resolve issues and support construction.

• Lead Engineer of operator project team to perform concept screening and trade-off studies, conceptual engineering, and preliminary design of gravity based platforms for offshore Sakhalin.

• Lead Engineer of operator project team to perform technical assessment of detailed designs of two Esso Australia’s offshore concrete platforms by contractors. Summary of Employment History:

• Genesis Oil and Gas, Project Manager, 2012 to 2017

• FloaTEC, Manager, Riser Systems, 2009 to 2012

• Technip USA, Principal Engineer, 2000 to 2009

• Transocean, Senior Design Engineer, 1997 to 2000

• Exxon Production Research Company, Senior Research Specialist, 1982 to 1997 Education: PhD Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, 1982 MS Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, 1979 BSc(Eng) Civil Engineering, University College London, University of London, 1977 Registration:

Registered Professional Engineer, Texas

Ming B. Leung, PhD, PE

6406 Logan Creek Lane, Sugar Land, Texas 77479

(Cellphone) 832-***-****; ac4itl@r.postjobfree.com

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Genesis Oil and Gas, Project Manager, 2012 to 2017 Project Manager, Chevron Blind Faith II Subsea Tie-back Detailed Engineering Managed the Genesis project team to performed detailed design and engineering of a high pressure flowline, three flowline jumpers and four well jumpers for the Blind Faith II Subsea Tie-back Project. The project team also developed the overall field and drill center layouts and performed geohazard assessment of the flowline and umbilical routes and the drill center layout. Also developed alternative layouts and jumper designs for contingency manifold location.

Project Manager, Noble Gunflint Subsea Tie-back FEED and Detailed Engineering Managed the Genesis project team to develop and engineer a two flowlines subsea tie-back system, with the subsea tie-back system covering risers from hang-off through pull tube, flowlines, riser base PLETs, well PLETs, ILSs, pigging loop PLETs, and jumpers. The project team continues supporting Noble in Execute Phase on subsea engineering and control systems and on installation. The project team generated over 70 deliverables to support various Noble RFQ packages. Project Manager, BP Mad Dog Phase 2 Export Systems FEED and Detailed Engineering Managed the Genesis project team for the Define Phase (FEED and detailed engineering), with the oil and gas export systems covering the hull piping, hang-off at the Soft Tank, SCR, pipeline and the subsea tie- in PLETs with the Mardi Gras Transportation System. FloaTEC, Manager, Riser Systems, 2009 to 2012

Manager, Riser Systems

Managed the Riser Systems Group of 11 riser engineers. Performed a dual functional role of managing the group and acting as project/engineering manager on multiple projects. Engineering Manager, Petrobras Pre-Salt Spar Concept Study Led an engineering team to develop conceptual design of a spar for Petrobras Pre-Salt Santos Basin prospects. Project scope includes topsides layout, hull and mooring systems configuration, global performance, pre-service analysis, top tension riser system configuration and analysis, hull scantling design and marine system specification.

Project Manager, BP Kaskida Concept Screening Study Led and managed an engineering team to perform a concept screening study for the Kaskida spar. The study developed pull tube configurations for SCRs and equipment layouts for SCR installation and pull- in, performed SCR pull-in analysis, sized temporary deck and laid out equipment on temporary deck. Engineering Manager, BP Mad Dog II Spar Pre-FEED & FEED Planning Study Led an engineering team to perform pre-FEED and FEED planning study for Mad Dog II Spar. The scope of work included: (1) developing CTRs, schedules and master document registers for pre-FEED and FEED, (2) developing methodology and plan in generating equivalency table for specification deviations,

(3) developing weight and load management procedure, (4) evaluating chain-polyester-chain vs. chain- wire rope-chain mooring systems for the spar, and (5) planning VIM and wind tunnel model tests. Riser System Team Lead, Chevron Big Foot Hull Mooring and Riser FEED Led the riser system team to plan and complete FEED for the Big Foot TLP top-tensioned risers, tensioning system, and steel cateneray risers. Project scope included component sizing; strength, fatigue, interference, installation and operability analyses; riser interface loads; hardware specifications; and packages for bid and price quote.

Ming B. Leung, PhD, PE

6406 Logan Creek Lane, Sugar Land, Texas 77479

(Cellphone) 832-***-****; ac4itl@r.postjobfree.com

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Technip USA, Principal Engineer, 2000 to 2009

Riser Team Lead, Chevron Big Foot Phase 2B Dry Tree Spar Study Led an engineering team to configure, size and analyze the riser and well systems for a dry tree spar. Project scope included generating arrangements of top-tensioned and steel catenary riser systems for a range of cases, sizing the production and drilling risers, and performing strength and fatigue analyses on the risers.

Engineering Manager, BP Holstein Spar Subsea Tie-Back Project Managed an engineering team to convert the spar platform to a host facility for subsea production tie- back. The tie-back system included subsea jumpers to PLET, riser base module and foundation, vertical riser system, tensioning system, and topsides boarding valves and jumpers. Project scope included developments of design basis, system configurations & analyses, component engineering & specification, cost estimates, and offshore on-site investigation. Responsibilities included project planning and scheduling, budget and personnel management, technical review and approval of engineering deliverables, and coordination with topsides and subsea contractors. Team Leader, Chevron Tahiti Spar Pull Tube Remedy

Led an engineering team to investigate remediation alternatives and to implement selected solution for a Tahiti Spar pull tube which was damaged during the installation of the pull tube’s steel catenary riser. The team developed a riser sleeve solution that adequately compensates for the bottom 40 ft of pull tube that was broken away. The team provided fabrication and installation supports for the implementation of the remedy by Chevron.

Lead Engineer, Drilling Riser System, Murphy Kikeh Dry Tree Unit (Spar) Responsible for the delivery of the drilling riser system for the Kikeh Spar in Malaysia. The system included subsea wellhead tie-back connector, specialty joints, riser joints and tensioner. Responsibilities included leading the engineering and design team for the drilling riser system, overseeing vendors’ manufacturing, and coordination with various delivery teams and vendors located in Europe, North America and Asia. The project team was relocated to Malaysia for 1year during system delivery. Team Leader, Production Riser Tensioner (PRT) System, BP Holstein Spar Platform Responsible for the delivery of the PRT System, including system fabrication and integration at yards and offshore hook-up and commissioning. The system consisted of fifteen tensioners and a support module structure. Developed system specifications and contractor scopes of work; developed and evaluated bid packages; managed contractors in engineering, manufacturing and fabrication; managed system integration, testing, hookup and commissioning; coordinated offshore installation; and interfaced with various delivery teams and ABS. Other duties included project planning and scheduling; budget development and management; and personnel management. Global Configuration Manager, Dominion Devils Tower Early Start Engineering Contract Managed the global configuration team for the Devils Tower spar platform. Generated platform global motions and performed analyses to develop platform configuration and to demonstrate platform meeting design and performance criteria. Also responsible for managing data/information interfaces among hull and mooring, topsides, well systems, and installation teams. Technical Manager, Murphy Medusa Design Competition Study Responsible for all aspects of technical work in the design and engineering of the Murphy Medusa Spar Platform, including hull and mooring, topsides structures, risers (TTRs and SCRs), and installation. Ming B. Leung, PhD, PE

6406 Logan Creek Lane, Sugar Land, Texas 77479

(Cellphone) 832-***-****; ac4itl@r.postjobfree.com

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Technical Manager, Aker Maritime Lease Spar Project Responsible for all technical work during the pre-FEED phase. The project developed technical solutions and budget level cost estimates for several prospects: Standard Lease Spar (2,000 to 6,000 ft WD), Medusa, Devils Tower, Matterhorn, Gunnison, Llano, and Agbami. Transocean, Senior Design Engineer, 1997 to 2000

• Involved in engineering and construction of ultra-deepwater, dual activity drilling, dynamic positioning (DP) drillships (Discoverer Enterprise, Discoverer Spirit and Discoverer Deep Seas) and in conversion of a deepwater semisubmersible, Transocean Marianas. Responsible for structural engineering and design for the newbuild/conversion. Developed design bases and specifications, defined workscopes, deliverables, and interface requirements for contractor works, reviewed contractor results, interfaced and resolved issues with certification agencies in obtaining design approval, and directed independent analyses to verify and supplement contractors’ works. Resided in shipyards in Spain (1 month), Pascagoula (5 months) and Brownsville (2 months) to oversee construction progress, resolve technical and fabrication issues and support construction.

• Directed design of various types of structures for drilling rigs and completed submittal packages, including documentation and drafting, for DnV/ABS approval. Carried out offshore investigations of drilling rigs in Brazil, India and the GOM to plan system upgrades and to investigate, evaluate and develop resolutions and strengthening requirements for structures subjected to unexpected loading or unintended design events.

Exxon Production Research Company, Senior Research Specialist, 1982 to 1997

• Arctic PDQ platforms for Sakhalin 1 – Performed concept screening and trade-off studies, conceptual engineering, and preliminary design developments. Led seismic team responsible for the seismic design and analysis of a steel gravity based platform for offshore Sakhalin. Specified design philosophy, performance requirements and analysis methodology for a design study by a UK contractor, and performed analysis to assess impacts of seismic events. Guided contractor in performing seismic analysis and reviewed contractor’s work. Served as a technical advisor and a member of the Exxon Delegation for joint venture negotiations with Russian and Japanese delegations.

• Technical Assessment of Esso Australia’s Offshore Concrete Platforms (West Tuna and Bream B) – Led a project team to perform technical assessment on the designs of two Esso Australia’s offshore platforms by contractors. Defined project workscope and specifications for the design contract, held on-site design assessment meetings to review contractor progress and work, and identified and resolved technical issues with DnV and with contractors.

• Deepwater Concrete Platforms Development – Led and directed Norwegian contractors in developing deepwater compliant and fixed platforms for North Sea and Barents Sea applications.

• Seismic Design and Analysis of Gravity Based and Pile-founded Structures – Led a team that developed seismic design and analysis methodology for gravity based platforms, including development of design philosophy, performance criteria and analysis methodology. Also performed seismic analyses of deepwater steel-piled jackets located in offshore California (Hondo B).

• Arctic Marine Transportation System Development – Led a project team to develop capabilities for evaluation of arctic marine transportation system. Promoted and guided a joint industry project by a Canadian contractor that developed a computer program to simulate operations of ice-breaking tankers during transit and at offloading terminals, and performed evaluation of export alternatives using ice-breaking tankers for various arctic field developments.

• Led teams to direct contractors in Norway, France, the UK, Russia, Hong Kong, the US, etc. to perform research and engineering studies for Exxon's affiliates. Responsibilities included initiating and planning projects, identifying potential contractors, developing requests for proposal, negotiating Ming B. Leung, PhD, PE

6406 Logan Creek Lane, Sugar Land, Texas 77479

(Cellphone) 832-***-****; ac4itl@r.postjobfree.com

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and completing contracts, supervising and coordinating progress, and evaluating and documenting results of studies.

• Served as the Exxon representative and a member of the steering committee in a multi-year international joint research project by a UK contractor that developed design methodology and analysis tools for elastomeric components. Responsibilities included initiating and planning the project, evaluating the progress of the project, and steering the direction of the project.

• Served as a member of Exxon Recruiting Team. Performed campus recruitments, planned, coordinated and carried out candidate interviews, and chaired post-interview evaluations. Publications:

Corson, D., Mukundan, H., Hay, P., Constantinides, Y., Leung, M., Oakley, O., and Cosgrove, S., “CFD Based Hydrodynamic Databases for Wake Interference Assessment,” 30th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 2011. Burke, R., Magee, A., Lu, X., Leung, M., and Botros, B., “Coupled Analysis and Tensioning System for Holstein Dry-Tree Risers,” Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 2005. Yu, A., Allen, T., Leung, M., “An Alternative Dry Tree System for Deepwater Spar Applications,” Deep Offshore Technology Conference, 2004.

Gent, A.N., Chang, T.Y.P., and Leung, M.B., "Fracture and Fatigue of Bonded Rubber Blocks under Compression," Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 44, No. 6, April 1993. Nogami, T. and Leung, M.B., "Simplified Mechanical Subgrade Model for Dynamic Response Analysis of Shallow Foundations," Journal of Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol. 19, No. 7, October 1990.

Leung, M.B. and Davenport, G.F., "Simplified Foundation Model for Gravity Based Structures," Eighth International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1989.

Davenport, G.F., Leung, M.B., Kuang, J.G., and Hasle, E., "Concrete Compliant Towers for Deepwater Applications," International Conference on Behaviour of Offshore Structures, Trondheim, Norway, 1988. Nogami, T. and Leung, M.B., "Dynamic Offshore Gravity Platform and Soil Interaction Analysis by Simplified Soil Model," Sixth International Symposium on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, Houston, 1987.

Leung, M.B. and Schnobrich, W.C., "Reinforced Concrete Beam Subjected to Bending and Torsion," Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, February 1987. Leung, M.B., "Equivalent Nonlinear Foundation Method for Single and Group Piles," Ocean Structural Dynamic Symposium '86, Oregon State University, 1986. Leung, M.B., "Equivalent Nonlinear Foundation Method for Pile Founded Structures," Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1984.



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