Thomas Watts is responsible for the appraisal of Crescent Petroleum’s gas fields and further development of projects in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. His achievements throughout his 32 years with the company include the installation of its offshore gas processing platform and pipeline and helping secure the contracts with the Kurdistan Regional Government for two large gas fields.

Thomas has also overseen the fast-track implementation of the surface facilities to supply gas to power stations.

Thomas graduated with Bachelor (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering from Birmingham University, United Kingdom (UK).

Thomas has 42 years of international experience in the development and management of oil and gas projects, specialising in the structuring of the gas-chain and the marketing and sales of gas and LPG. He was previously involved in several major projects in Denmark, Norway, the UK, and the US. for multinational oil companies and consultants.