2024 ADI Forum

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Keynotes from Tim Adams, VP at Hunt Refining, Charles McConnell of the University of Houston, and Kelly Knopp, CEO of Citroniq Chemicals set the stage for the 2024 ADI Forum.

The event featured multiple panels with speakers from ExxonMobil, Aramco Ventures, Cheniere, Antero Resources, and Callon Petroleum, covering upstream oil and gas, digital innovation, biofuels, hydrogen, CCUS, methanol, ammonia, engineered materials, and investor perspectives.

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Tim Adams VP, Corporate Strategy, Hunt Refining
Tim Adams VP, Corporate Strategy, Hunt Refining Tim Adams is Vice President or Corporate Strategy, Business Development, and Operational Planning at Hunt Refining Company. Adams began his career as a chemical engineer in 1997. He has worked in various industries including chemicals, petroleum refining, and electric utilities.
Michael Pipkin CEO, Rushmore Resource Partners
Michael Pipkin CEO, Rushmore Resource Partners Michael Pipkin is the CEO and Founder of Rushmore Resource Partners. Prior to his current role, Michael worked for Reservoir Capital Group where he was responsible for opening the Houston office and leading energy origination and execution efforts for upstream, asset-focused equity strategy. Pipkin spent 10+ years in energy principal investing at The D.E. Shaw Group and Stellus Capital. He graduated from Dartmouth College with high honors.
Brent Williams Director of Sustainability, Callon Petroleum
Brent Williams Director of Sustainability, Callon Petroleum Brent Williams is the Director of Sustainability at Callon Petroleum where he leads Engineering, Commercial, and Investment activities related to emission reduction, low carbon, energy transition, venture capital, and emerging technology initiatives. Prior to Callon, he served as VP in Wells Fargo’s Energy Investment Banking, and various engineering, planning, and finance roles at BHP Billiton and ExxonMobil.
William Atcheson Energy Sector Strategist, Jefferies
William Atcheson Energy Sector Strategist, Jefferies William Atcheson joined Jefferies in 2021, following nine years focused on the energy sector at UBS, Murphy Oil USA, and other banks. He began his equity research career in 2012 and covered Metals & Mining, Energy, and ESG sectors. He was a lead analyst for the Royalty/Mineral sector on an II-ranked Energy team at UBS. Atcheson received his MBA from Columbia Business School and holds a BS in Energy Engineering and a BS in Finance from Pennsylvania State University.
Sheldon Harbinson VP, Americas, CMG
Sheldon Harbinson VP, Americas, CMG Sheldon Harbinson is the VP, of Americas for CMG, a global software, innovation, and consulting company that focuses on solving the industry’s most complex subsurface and surface challenges. His career focuses on working with energy technology companies to solve industry challenges in North America and globally. This has included working with subsurface and engineering software companies and downhole technology companies.
Soudip Chowdhury CEO, Eugenie
Soudip Chowdhury CEO, Eugenie Soudip Chowdhury is the CEO of Eugenie
Rohan Irvin Senior Engineer, ResFrac
Rohan Irvin Senior Engineer, ResFrac Rohan Irvin is an engineer and technologist who believes that abundant and sustainable energy is the foundation of a prosperous world. He is currently working with the consulting team at ResFrac Corporation helping clients extract the most value from their shale assets in the U.S. and internationally. Rohan has also held engineering and leadership roles with several larger operators including Woodside Energy and Occidental Petroleum.
Austin Harbour Managing Director, Piper Sandler
Austin Harbour Managing Director, Piper Sandler Austin Harbour joined the energy & power investment banking group at Piper Sandler in 2021 and has over 10 years of investment banking experience. During his career, he has focused on the energy services and equipment sector, including advising on some of the largest M&A and restructuring transactions. He worked for Superior Energy Services as the CFO of its North American business and worked at Lazard Freres and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Sean Ebert Senior Partner, Altira Group
Sean Ebert Senior Partner, Altira Group Sean Ebert is a Senior Partner with Altira Group LLC having joined Altira in February 2018 where he focuses on emerging oil & gas and energy technology company investments. Ebert’s operational experience includes his role as an engineer for El Paso Energy and as the CEO of an early-stage energy technology company. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering and MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
James Wang CFO, VP Ventures
James Wang CFO, VP Ventures James Sang serves as a Chief Financial Officer at VP Ventures. He has 15 years of experience in private equity investing and has deployed over $5 billion of equity into dozens of companies across the energy, power, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. Wang graduated with his undergraduate and graduate degrees in business and accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.
Najla Jamoussi Director, Global LNG, Cheniere
Najla Jamoussi Director, Global LNG, Cheniere Najla Jammoussi is currently the Director of Market Fundamentals and Global LNG at Cheniere Energy, the second largest Liquified Natural Gas producer globally. Jammoussi has nearly two decades of industry experience and has held various analytical and managerial positions pertaining to financial analysis, corporate research, and LNG strategy. She earned a B.Sc. in Finance and an MBA from the University of Houston.
John Palamara General Manager, LNG, Air Products
John Palamara General Manager, LNG, Air Products John Palamara is a general manager, of liquefied natural gas (LNG), at Air Products. He has global responsibility for all LNG engineering and commercial activities related to the sale of the company’s natural gas liquefaction technology and equipment, and the coordination of ongoing technical support to operating LNG facilities. Palamara holds B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering from The Pennsylvania State University.
Joseph Gentry VP, Licensing, GTC Vorro
Joseph Gentry VP, Licensing, GTC Vorro Joseph Gentry is Vice President of the Technology Division of GTC Vorro Technology. Gentry was one of the original founders of GTC Technology and has 40 years of experience in the industry as a specialist in aromatics processing, advanced distillation, clean fuels, and sulfur removal from natural gas streams. He has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University and MBA from the University of Houston.
Kendall Puig Manager, NGL, Antero Resources
Kendall Puig Manager, NGL, Antero Resources Kendall Puig is Manager of NGL Marketing and Analytics at Antero Resources Corporation where she leads strategic analysis and markets Antero’s equity NGL production. Before Antero, she was Director of Research at East Daley Capital and Senior NGL Analyst at Platts Analytics. She led the analysis of the North American natural gas liquids market including supply, demand, pricing, and midstream infrastructure. Puig has a BS from Georgetown University.
Richard Barber Key Acct. Manager, INNIO Waukesha
Richard Barber Key Acct. Manager, INNIO Waukesha A Key Account Leader for INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines Inc. and native of Houston, TX, Richard Barber is a graduate of Texas A&M University and former Marine Corps Officer. He has over 25 years’ experience in oil & gas equipment sales & service, and sixteen years’ industrial reciprocating engine experience, primarily in upstream & midstream gas compression, for Caterpillar Inc. and INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines”.
Mike Reed CEO, Renewable Biofuels
Mike Reed CEO, Renewable Biofuels Mike Reed has industry-leading experience in sustainable and transition energy, liquid bulk/pipeline storage, logistics/transportation, and supply/trading having worked in this sector for over 30 years. He currently serves as the CEO at RB Fuels (RBF), which is the largest independent bio-mass based diesel manufacturer of biodiesel in the U.S.
Chris Efird CEO, NXTClean Fuels
Chris Efird CEO, NXTClean Fuels Chris Efird combines 30 years of entrepreneurship with extensive energy, financial, and U.S. public market experience across a variety of types and sizes of companies. He co-founded NEXT Renewable Fuels in 2016 and currently serves as the company’s Chairperson and Chief Executive where he oversees all the company’s business and developmental activities.

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What people are saying

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The forum featured well-balanced, diverse panels and content, and it prioritized high-quality knowledge, which we found highly beneficial.

Fariha Rashid Strategic Marketing Analyst
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An excellent platform to gain insights from engaging panel sessions and a strong opportunity to build valuable business relationships.

Esben Lauge Sorensen VP, Product Management and Strategy
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Participants gained valuable insights through diverse perspectives on the energy transition and thoughtful discussion.

Brijesh Singh Manager, Investment
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The combination of market data and panelist expertise provided valuable insights.

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