An energy expert, Iheme Mary Jane has launched a digital data-driven to enhance productivity and checkmate risk in the upstream energy sector.
The seasoned engineer and project strategist is the new standard in the industry—one grounded in data intelligence, cost discipline, and sustainable development.
She introduces data-driven project planning models to guide the delivery of complex infrastructure across the oil and gas value chain as the approach is systematic, forward-thinking, and aligned with national aspirations for energy resilience and economic diversification.
Iheme’s project leadership combines technological innovation with operational rigour. At the core of her model lies an integrated framework that fuses real-time data analytics, predictive modelling, and performance benchmarking.
These tools empower project teams to plan proactively, monitor activities in real-time, and respond to risks before they escalate—factors essential to the success of upstream oil and gas operations, which often span vast timelines and billion-dollar investments.
By embedding transparency into every layer of the planning and execution process, Iheme’s methodology mitigates the inefficiencies that have plagued the sector for decades.
From exploration to drilling and production, her data-centric systems are designed to improve resource utilization, manage procurement cycles effectively, and control project costs with precision.
Iheme’s upstream framework also reflects a deep commitment to sustainable development.
With the oil and gas industry facing increasing scrutiny over environmental impact and carbon emissions, her approach integrates responsible practices from the outset.
This includes assessing environmental risks, aligning with global ESG standards, and promoting cleaner, more efficient technologies in extraction and processing activities.
This is not limited to technological advancement but driving capacity-building efforts to upskill Nigerian professionals and foster a new generation of engineers equipped with digital competencies and systems-thinking approaches.
Through workshops, digital training modules, and cross-sector partnerships, she is investing in the country’s human capital while ensuring that the tools and systems introduced can be effectively sustained by local talent.
The implementation phase of her project planning model has already begun, with early pilots in collaboration with upstream operators and regulatory bodies. These pilots are aimed at enhancing early-stage exploration planning, improving the financial viability of marginal fields, and increasing the predictability of project outcomes across onshore and offshore assets.
It is targeted towards promoting a culture of data accountability, strategic foresight, and local expertise, she is laying the groundwork for a new era in oil and gas infrastructure.
The models are not only adaptable to Nigeria’s unique project environment but also scalable for broader use across the African continent, particularly in countries striving to unlock the full potential of their upstream sectors.
Through visionary leadership and technical precision, Iheme is redefining upstream project delivery, demonstrating how data, discipline, and determination can converge to deliver long-term value for the energy industry and the nation at large.
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