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Bakhuis Rudolf managed the concept study / pre-feasibility and feasibility study for the Bakhuis mine and rail and river transport , including a new import harbor and dredging of the Corantyn river . Rudolf started at the Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N . V . in April 2009 as the deputy director of Business Development . In 2011 he joined the Refinery Expansion Project ( REP ), one of Suriname ’ s largest projects ever , as Project Director REP . He managed this $ 1 bn oil refinery expansion project through construction , commissioning , and the achievement of full organizational readiness of the team to operate and manage the new refinery .
Rudolf held both the position as Project Director REP and Director Refining & Marketing since 2012 after which he was appointed Managing Director in May 2015 . Rudolf is leading the Staatsolie Board of Executive Directors , responsible for strategic growth and the results of this fully integrated oil company . Staatsolie produces about 6mn barrels of oil per year , while also exploring the near and offshore prospects in the Guyana-Suriname Basin . The Staatsolie refinery has a capacity of 15.000 barrels per stream day , making high-end products like ultra low sulphur diesel and gasoline . Staatsolie ’ s subsidiary GOw2 holds a fuel market share of 25 %. Staatsolie Power Company Suriname , yet another Staatsolie subsidiary , operates a powerplant covering about a third of the country ’ s electricity demand . A 20 % investment in the Merian goldmine , operated by Newmont , also contributes to increasing the shareholder ’ s value .
Rudolf has very strong leadership skills in board governance and new business development . Being an enthusiastic team player , he is driven to gain results with , and through others . He upholds a resultsoriented attitude , with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality and business profit .
Rudolf also serves as an advisor to the Surinamese government , particularly regarding the gold , energy and mining industries .
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