Expert Details
Energy Supply to Manufacturing Sites - Natural Gas, Steam, Independent Power Production
ID: 725515
Texas, USA
Developed unique organization structure and teamwork between commercial, technical and manufacturing to accomplish above.
Marketing consultant and Advisory Board of a startup fuel cell company ( HydroGen ) 2006 to 2007Project evaluation for Metalmark, a NY private equity firm on a specific project LNG Expert-delivery study for Freeport LNG LLPConsultant for Renewable Chemicals Corp ( current project under NDA )
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1963 | Degree: BS | Subject: Civil Engineering | Institution: University of Kentucky |
| Year: 1965 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Operations Management | Institution: University of Chicago |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1965 to 2006 | Employer: Dow Chemical | Title: Global Business VP - Energy | Department: Hydrocarbons & Energy |
Responsibilities:Supply of energy to Dow's sites globally. HC&E VP for Greater China. Natural gas hedging. Project development. Energy efficiency and conservation |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2005 to 2006 | Country / Region: China | Summary: Led business side of major project activity for Dow in China with focus on coal to chemicals. |
| Years: 1994 to 2006 | Country / Region: Canada | Summary: Energy supply for Dow sites with successful projects in Alberta and Ontario. |
| Years: 1997 to 2006 | Country / Region: Argentina | Summary: Excellent positioning on power and gas for Dow site at Bahia Blanca. |
Career Accomplishments
| Professional Appointments |
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| President of Oasis Pipe Line Company 2000; Board member of Oasis PL from 1992 through 2002. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Named in 2007 Distinguished Graduate of UK College of Engineering. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Texas Governor's Task Force on Energy; Speaker on US energy at CERA, Western Governor's Conf, Goldman Sachs Conf, DOE Energy Conservation, US House Subcom hearing, Off Wall Energy Conf 2007 & 2008 |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Solicited power project proposals and concluded successful projects in TX, LA., CA, MI, Ontario, Alberta, Spain, Germany |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Wrote article for World Energy Magazine in 98 titled "The Marie Antoinette Energy Answer " on the coming overreliance on natural gas for power in the US. In 2001 wrote " Energy to 2025 " an internal Dow view stating energy demands would unexpectedly become harder to meet in the future. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Structuring of long-term contracts related to chemical and energy projects. Knowledgeable about commodity chemicals and plastics. Experience in Middle East and China |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | minor |
| Chinese | minimal |
Fields of Expertise
energy economics, energy supply, independent power provider, commodities, fuel economy and cost savings programs, liquefied natural gas market contract pricing, natural resource economics, globalization, methanol manufacturing facility, boiler fuel, alternative energy, fossil-fueled steam generation, natural gas energy, fossil fuel electric energy generation, corporate strategic planning, international organization, fuel, energy-efficient gasification, strategic planning, coal, chemical fuel, synfuel, risk management, project management, hydrogen fuel, hydrogen, fossil fuel