Diogo Mendes Email & Phone Number

Porto, Pt

Estarreja

Estarreja, Aveiro, Portugal

Estarreja

GreenH2Atlantic, creation of a 100MW hydrogen production hub in Sines, PortugalThe renewable hydrogen production project in Sines will be developed by a consortium composed by 13 entities, includingncluding companies such as EDP, Galp, Engie, Bondalti, Martifer, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, McPhy and Efacec, and academic and research partners such as ISQ, INESC-TEC, DLR and CEA, in addition to a public-private cluster, Axelera. This consortium was selected by the European Commission… Show more GreenH2Atlantic, creation of a 100MW hydrogen production hub in Sines, PortugalThe renewable hydrogen production project in Sines will be developed by a consortium composed by 13 entities, includingncluding companies such as EDP, Galp, Engie, Bondalti, Martifer, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, McPhy and Efacec, and academic and research partners such as ISQ, INESC-TEC, DLR and CEA, in addition to a public-private cluster, Axelera. This consortium was selected by the European Commission as part of the Green Deal to develop a Green Hydrogen Production Site of 100 MW capacity in Sines, Portugal.Sitehttps://www.greenh2atlantic.com/ Show less

Sines, Setúbal, Portugal

The main goal of the Green Hydrogen Collaborative Laboratory (HyLab) is to enable the Portuguese swift implementation of green hydrogen production, storage, transport and utilization at competitive costs. Through its operation, the HyLab aims to be a technological reference player within the green hydrogen international market.

Porto Area, Portugal

NANO – INTELLIGENT ASSET ANALYTICSNANO provides asset analytics as a service, real time intelligence, the right tools to support operations in decision-making, during integrity, risk and safety management and performance optimization tasks. By combining software, engineering expertise and innovative nanotechnologies Nano connects people, sensors and analytics for the explicit purpose of increasing asset availability, improve efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, extending assets life and… Show more NANO – INTELLIGENT ASSET ANALYTICSNANO provides asset analytics as a service, real time intelligence, the right tools to support operations in decision-making, during integrity, risk and safety management and performance optimization tasks. By combining software, engineering expertise and innovative nanotechnologies Nano connects people, sensors and analytics for the explicit purpose of increasing asset availability, improve efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, extending assets life and assuring the reduction of the risk level. Show less

The Hague Area, Netherlands

In this role I was responsible for providing support and assurance to the yearly turnaround of an LNG plant in all phases of the event. Prepared and managed the planning and scheduling effort from work list development to post project review (includes detailed work scope activities, risk based work selection, budgets, schedule duration, critical path management, monitoring milestone compliance, creating progress reports and incorporation of best practices and lessons learned).► Specific… Show more In this role I was responsible for providing support and assurance to the yearly turnaround of an LNG plant in all phases of the event. Prepared and managed the planning and scheduling effort from work list development to post project review (includes detailed work scope activities, risk based work selection, budgets, schedule duration, critical path management, monitoring milestone compliance, creating progress reports and incorporation of best practices and lessons learned).► Specific accomplishments during this assignment: • Prepared and managed the planning and scheduling effort from work list development to post project review (includes detailed work scope activities, risk based work selection, budgets, schedule duration, critical path management, monitoring milestone compliance, creating progress reports and incorporation of best practices and lessons learned). • Identified opportunities to reduce turnaround scope, plan and execute with low cost mindset and maximizing safety performance. • Ensured work progress during execution was monitored and dynamically updated in the schedule on a daily basis. All critical and sub-critical paths for the total event completed within estimated time and cost. • Identified necessary material for procurement and communicated directly with operations and management on material/equipment delivery, progress, and change order issues. Show less

Bergen Area, Norway

Expat assignment in Gasnor AS - a Shell subsidiary based in Norway. Gasnor is Norway’s leading downstream natural gas company operating an extensive LNG supply chain. In this role, I provided leadership and technical support on the lean implementation of the Shell HSSE Control Framework and compliance with relevant Shell technical standards (DEM1 and DEM2) to ensure the facilities are well designed, safe to operate, properly inspected and maintained.► Specific accomplishments during this… Show more Expat assignment in Gasnor AS - a Shell subsidiary based in Norway. Gasnor is Norway’s leading downstream natural gas company operating an extensive LNG supply chain. In this role, I provided leadership and technical support on the lean implementation of the Shell HSSE Control Framework and compliance with relevant Shell technical standards (DEM1 and DEM2) to ensure the facilities are well designed, safe to operate, properly inspected and maintained.► Specific accomplishments during this assignment: • Performed and/or led HEMP studies (RHA, model bow ties and LOPA analysis) and risk assessment studies to manage the process safety risk of all LNG supply chain (liquefaction trains, storage units, transportation and bunkering activities) to ALARP. • Confirmed proper resolution and closure of recommendations from process safety studies, audits, and incident investigations. • Work with Site Process Owners or focal points of process safety critical processes (such as Instrumented Protective Functions, Permit to Work, Risk-based Inspection, Ensure safe Production/Alarm Management, Emergency Response) to identify performance gaps, track and implement assurance system to ensure that process safety related tasks are performed effectively. • Provided coaching and guidance to site personnel on Process Safety matters (such as Hazard Identification & Barrier Thinking). • Developed an overall asset integrity upgrade plan to bring all GasNor assets in line with Shell company standards and reduce operational risk. Established KPIs to ensure the status of technical integrity is effectively monitored and measured. • Prepared certificates of compliance for the Gasnor LNG trailers in accordance with Shell company standards. • Provided technology monitoring and continuous improvement in the availability & reliability of the assets. • Supported site LOD activities as internal auditor, where necessary & assigned. Show less

The Hague Area, Netherlands

Provided technical support to various Shell businesses (upstream and downstream) in developing opportunities to use LNG as transportation fuel for marine, rail and truck fleets. Process designer and integrator for small scale liquefaction plants during different project phases, including conceptual design, basic engineering and FEED.► Specific accomplishments during this assignment: • Resident engineer at contractor’s office during critical phase of FEED to review designs, solve design… Show more Provided technical support to various Shell businesses (upstream and downstream) in developing opportunities to use LNG as transportation fuel for marine, rail and truck fleets. Process designer and integrator for small scale liquefaction plants during different project phases, including conceptual design, basic engineering and FEED.► Specific accomplishments during this assignment: • Resident engineer at contractor’s office during critical phase of FEED to review designs, solve design problems for last minute changes, interpret internal requirements, steer and providing input on safety reviews. • Developed and reviewed design documentation, basis for designs, safeguarding memorandums, operability and maintenance reviews, process and equipment optimization and process evaluation studies. • Led an audit to the insulation and heat tracing specifications of the projects resulting in considerable CAPEX savings. • Developed an integrated steady-state model to validate liquefaction plant design envelope and evaluate impact on the LNG production for different operating conditions; • Developed a high fidelity dynamic simulator to assess and validate the robustness of control and unit dynamics. • Led several training workshops, sharing knowledge on process simulation and small scale liquefaction plant design. Show less

Zoetermeer

Provided process design expertise for hydrogen and syngas plants during different project phases: basic design, FEED and detailed design. Provided technical services to refineries worldwide to meet production guarantees, execute troubleshooting and identify improvements.► Specific accomplishments during this assignment: • Prepared the full range of process deliverables during basic and detail design phases of different projects; this involved process simulations, engineering drawings… Show more Provided process design expertise for hydrogen and syngas plants during different project phases: basic design, FEED and detailed design. Provided technical services to refineries worldwide to meet production guarantees, execute troubleshooting and identify improvements.► Specific accomplishments during this assignment: • Prepared the full range of process deliverables during basic and detail design phases of different projects; this involved process simulations, engineering drawings, heat and material balances, equipment sizing, data sheet for equipment and improvement studies and reports. • Participate in HAZOP’s, HAZID’s, IPF classifications, or other design and safety reviews. • Supported the development of standard hydrogen manufacturing unit packages to produce cost and time-effective projects. • Led and executed a performance test run at clients’ site, trained local engineers and operators, evaluated customer design to determine safe operating envelope with simulation of the unit and sensitivity analysis. Show less

Porto Area, Portugal

Acted as lead process engineer and managed all the Process Engineering activities and deliverables for one or more specific projects and ensured timely completion to the required quality standards. ► Specific accomplishments during this assignment: • Managed and coordinated multidiscipline engineering activities to ensure projects were executed in a safe, efficient, cost effective and timely manner. • Acted as primary technical coordination interface with client to ensure that the… Show more Acted as lead process engineer and managed all the Process Engineering activities and deliverables for one or more specific projects and ensured timely completion to the required quality standards. ► Specific accomplishments during this assignment: • Managed and coordinated multidiscipline engineering activities to ensure projects were executed in a safe, efficient, cost effective and timely manner. • Acted as primary technical coordination interface with client to ensure that the client’s expectations are satisfied. • Developed options and solutions to maximize the operating flexibility (redundancy) of caustic make-up and transfer unit, utilities, refinery fuel gas network, hydrocarbon and acid flare systems, sewer system and liquid effluent pre-treating and tank farm. Prepared Process Engineering deliverables (e.g. studies, simulations, heat and material balances, PFS, PIDs, equipment data sheets) instrumentation data sheets) for plant changes and improvement projects. • Validated the design and optimized several utility systems in the refinery, such as steam generation and distribution network, boiler feed water, demineralised water and condensate (clean and process) systems, steam and power balances, plant and instrumentation air, cooling water system and raw and potable water. • Evaluated options, from a technical, safety, environmental and execution standpoint to reduce and control emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from refinery hydrocarbon storage tanks. Show less

Madrid Area, Spain

Short-term international assignment at ICONSA. Support local team in different projects regarding process design and simulation, PFD’s/P&ID’s development and sizing of equipment.

Rome Area, Italy

Research areas: Process intensification, gas processing, catalysis and reactor engineering

Ph.D, Chemical And Biological Engineering

Dissertation Title: Use of Pd-Ag Membrane Reactors in the Water-Gas Shift Reaction for Producing Ultra-Pure Hydrogen Main competences.

Degree, Chemical Engineering