ADI Analytics host its fourth annual conference, the ADI Forum. The ADI Forum is focused on oil & gas, energy, and chemicals. Combining panel discussions and presentations, the entire oil & gas value chain, plus LNG, petrochemicals, power and energy transition were discussed by over 20 speakers, including many heavy hitters from the majors. Chris R. Chandler, EVP and COO of Plains All American gave the keynote address, during which he spoke about where the oil industry was going and the changes he’s seen throughout his career, among other points. Other speakers included Helen Currie, Chief Economist at ConocoPhillips, Horace Hobbs, Chief Economist from Phillips 66, E. Scott Chrisman, Former CCO of Sempra LNG, and Gregory Dolan, CEO of Methanol Institute. Rounding out the all-star speaker line up included Chris Mudd, CEO of SGCE, Mark Hermann, VP of Commercial Operations for NRG Energy, and Lisa Leland, SVP at Annova LNG. Delegates and these and more speakers had a successful day including the exchange of ideas and insights, and robust networking.
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