Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Panjab University in Chandigarh, India
• Authored and presented over 35 articles and papers covering a variety of topics related to olefins, integration, and process technologies
• Contributed a chapter on Ethylene Technology in McGraw Hill’s “Handbook of Petrochemicals Production Processes” and a section on Ethylene and Propylene for the ENI Encyclopedia of Hydrocarbons
• Active member of the Ethylene Producers Committee of North America for more than 15 years, and has held various officer level positions in the main committee
• Senior Member of AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers)​​​

Overview

1. Sanjeev Kapur is an independent consultant in the field of olefins based petrochemical businesses and deployment of process technologies for developing, building and operating best-in-class facilities. He helps clients to manage technical complexity and project risk profile in a competitive and cyclical business environment.
2. He brings exceptional and unique capabilities based on deeper knowledge and expertise.​
3. Sanjeev brings a broad knowledge base and expertise based on over 35 years of industry experience in technologies, design, engineering and troubleshooting. He has been associated with Fluor, ABB Lummus Global (now  CB&I),Shaw Stone & Webster and The Kinetics Technology International (both are now  TechnipFMC).  
4. Sanjeev has proven track record in all phases of the project development and execution starting from early conceptual phases through commissioning/start-up and technical support for the on-going operations.
5. He helps business improving existing assets, due diligence, strategic business development and customized training/workshops.

Work Experience

• Leading industry expert in the Ethylene Technology, including cracking furnaces, for production of olefins; and olefins based integrated complexes
• Worked on over 20 large and complex ethylene based petrochemical projects, with feedstock ranging from ethane to gasoils, in all regions of the world
• Brings industry knowledge and strategic thinking during all project phases (pre-feasibility, feasibility, PDP, FEED, EPC,  Commissioning and Start-up/Performance Testing and on-going operations) to develop, build and operate best-in-class facilities.
• Depth of experience with base chemicals projects (ethylene, propylene, C4s, aromatics, methanol and syngas) and integration of these in large and complex facilities (including refineries, natural gas processing facilities, polymers, derivatives and specialty chemicals
• Strong understanding of business drivers, process technologies, integration opportunities, risk factors,  and economic drivers
• Experience in developing technology evaluation criteria and selection of the optimum technologies/options meeting business objectives
• Strong understanding of license agreements and in developing an approach for performance guarantees/liabilities
• Expertise in analysis of existing plants asset capability, gap analysis, asset improvement and troubleshooting