2024 ADI Forum

What is the ADI Forum?

Platform for energy dialogue

Strategic conversations across oil and gas, energy transition, and petrochemicals and chemicals define the ADI Forum. Featuring a comprehensive industry outlook and 20+ speakers in panel sessions, this event equips leadership teams with insights, networking with 100+ attendees, and access to our research and consulting.

What should you expect?

Expert-led discussions: Engage with 20+ leading voices across the industry.

In-depth exploration: Gain deep insights into market trends, project developments, and the evolving energy landscape.

Unparalleled networking: Connect with C-suite executives, investors, and key decision-makes.

Actionable insights: Gain a comprehensive understanding of all the value chains in oil & gas, energy transition, and chemicals.

8:30 am – 9:15 am Keynote address Tim Adams

9:15 am – 10:05 am Energy outlook 2024 Uday Turaga

10:05 am – 10:35 am Break and networking

10:35 am – 11:25 am Upstream Onshore and Offshore Michael Pipkin, Brent Williams, and William Atcheson

11:25 am – 12:15 pm Digital in Oil & Gas Sheldon Harbinson, Soudip Chowdhury, and Rohan Irvin

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch

1:15 pm – 2:05 pm Oilfield Services and Equipment Austin Harbour and Sean Ebert

2:05 pm – 2:55 pm Natural Gas and LNG James Wang, Najla Jamoussi, and John Palamara

2:55 pm – 3:20 pm Break

3:20 pm – 4:10 pm Midstream and NGLs Joseph Gentry, Kendall Puig, and Richard Barber

4:10 pm – 5:00 pm Fuels and Refining Mike Reed and Chris Efird

8:15 am – 8:55 am Energy Transition Outlook in 2024 Uday Turaga

8:55 am – 9:15 am Keynote Address Charles McConnell

9:15 am – 10:00 am Keynote address Lydia Johnson

10:00 am – 10:30 am Break and Networking

10:30 am – 11:20 am Renewable Power and Energy Storage Brandon Schwertner and Jane Zhang

11:20 am – 12:10 pm Biofuels, SAF, and RNG Tamar Siskind, Jesse Blair and Blake Simmons

12:10 pm – 1:10 pm Lunch and Networking

1:10 pm – 2:00 pm Hydrogen Markus Digruber and Chendhil Periasamy

2:00 pm – 2:50 pm CCUS and Direct Air Capture Oliver Tuckerman, Jan Sherman and Kal Al-Labadi

2:50 pm – 3:20 pm Break and Networking

3:20 pm – 4:10 pm Innovation Goerge Skoptsov, Brenan Walsh, and Anahita Khanalri

4:10 pm – 5:00 pm Energy Transition Infrastructure Jason Ryan and Prasenjeet Ghosh

8:30 am – 9:20 am Keynote address Kelly Knopp

9:20 am – 10:10am Chemicals Outlook in 2024 Uday Turaga

10:10 am – 10:40 am Break and Networking

10:40 am – 11:30 am Methanol and Ammonia David LaMont, Esben Sorensen, and Hanh Nguyen

11:30 am – 12: 30 pm Lunch and Networking

12:30 pm – 1:20 pm Afternoon keynote James Simon

1:20 pm – 2:10 pm Engineered Materials Jeffrey Dysard and Matthew Seabaugh

2:10 pm – 2:40 pm Break and Networking

2:40 pm – 3:30 pm Specialty Chemicals David Austgen and Steve Brown

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Investor Ben Scharff and Jim Sledzik

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.

Charles McConnell Executive Director, CCME, University of Houston

Charles McConnell Executive Director, CCME, University of Houston Charles McConnell is the Executive Director of the Center for Carbon Management in Energy (CCME) at the University of Houston. Prior to CCME, McConnell was the Executive Director of the Energy and Environment Initiative at Rice University. He served as the Assistant Secretary of Energy in the U.S. Department of Energy from 2011-13.

Lydia Johnson VP, Product Dev., ExxonMobil

Lydia Johnson VP, Product Dev., ExxonMobil Lydia Johnson is the Vice President of Product Development for ExxonMobil’s Low Carbon Solutions business. Johnson and her team are focused on integrating technology, policy, markets and commercial expertise to develop the products that will enable the energy transition. She joined ExxonMobil in 1994 after graduating from Texas Tech University with a dual degree in Civil Engineering and Architecture.

Brandon Schwertner CEO, Priority Power

Brandon Schwertner CEO, Priority Power Brandon Schwertner is the CEO of Priority Power Management and has served on the board since 2019. He was the co-founder of MP2 Energy, an industry-leading electricity and services platform company. He is a serial entrepreneur in the energy industry and has been responsible for the creation of two energy services businesses and two commodity trading hedge funds.

Jane Zhang Business Fellow, Breakthrough Energy

Jane Zhang Business Fellow, Breakthrough Energy Jane Zhang is a Business Fellow at Breakthrough Energy, advising climate-tech startup companies in energy transition innovation, including industrial decarbonization (steel, cement, and chemicals), carbon capture and removal, clean hydrogen, and renewable energies (offshore wind). She holds a BS in Engineering Mechanics from Tsinghua University and a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University.

Tamara Siskind Director, Business Development, Viridi Energy

Tamara Siskind Director, Business Development, Viridi Energy Tamara Siskind is the Director of Business Development for Viridi Energy. Prior to joining Viridi, Siskind led U.S. sales for Wärtsilä’s Puregas CA biogas upgrading technology. Her experience also includes more than 10 years as an engineer in the oil & gas sector, with roles spanning operations, commissioning, and capital project development.

Jesse Blair Director, RNG Development, Synthica Energy

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Blake Simmons Chief Science & Technology Officer, Joint BioEnergy Institute

Blake Simmons Chief Science & Technology Officer, Joint BioEnergy Institute Blake Simmons serves as the Chief Scientific and Technology Officer and Vice President of the Deconstruction Division at the US Department of Energy’s Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) in Emeryville. Simmons worked as part of the Senior Management team at Sandia National Laboratories for 15 years, most recently serving as the Senior Manager of Advanced Biomanufacturing as well as the Biomass Program Manager.

Markus Digruber EVP, Head of Innovation & Bus. Dev., Hoerbiger

Markus Digruber EVP, Head of Innovation & Bus. Dev., Hoerbiger Markus Digruber holds a Master’s degree and PhD in mechanical engineering from Vienna University of Technology. For 25 years, he has been with the HOERBIGER group, holding various vice president positions. Digruber was recently EVP of the OEM Division and leads the Innovation and Business Development team of HOERBIGER Compression.

Chendhil Periasamy VP, Energy Transition, Air Liquide

Chendhil Periasamy VP, Energy Transition, Air Liquide Dr. Chendhil Periasamy was appointed Vice President, Carbon Management & Emerging Markets, Hydrogen Energy and Mobility. Prior to this, he held the role of Vice President, Energy Transition for the Americas where he was responsible for leading implementation of the Air Liquide Americas hub energy transition roadmap and continually evolving the strategy to achieve Air Liquide Group’s ambitions.

Oliver Tuckerman Co-President, Blue Sky Infrastructure

Oliver Tuckerman Co-President, Blue Sky Infrastructure Oliver Tuckerman is Co-President and founder of Blue Sky Infrastructure. Blue Sky is a developer of carbon capture and geologic sequestration infrastructure solutions for US Gulf Coast industrial CO2 emitters. Tuckerman was Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy at Cheniere Energy. He received a M.B.A from Southern Methodist University, a B.A. in Economics from Kenyon College, and is a CFA Charterholder.

Jan Sherman Chief Development Officer, Carbonvert

Jan Sherman Chief Development Officer, Carbonvert Jan Sherman is the Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of Carbonvert. She has 30 years of experience in leadership, project development, and asset management for the oil and gas industry with Shell’s Upstream deepwater and unconventional businesses. Prior to joining Carbonvert, she led Shell’s Carbon Capture and Storage program to reduce net carbon footprint for downstream assets and create new business opportunities through low carbon hubs.

Kal Al-Labadi Sundyne, VP, Product Management

Kal Al-Labadi Sundyne, VP, Product Management Kal Al‑Labadi is VP of Product Management at Sundyne, driving energy‑transition projects. Formerly Director of Product Marketing at Cognex Electronics and sales/marketing leader at Fortive, with operations roles at Eaton and GE. He holds an MBA from UConn and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State.

George Skoptsov H Quest Vanguard, CEO

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Brendan Walsh Origina, Sales Director, Americas

Brendan Walsh Origina, Sales Director, Americas Brendan Walsh is Americas Regional Sales Director at Origina, advising IT leaders on maximizing legacy IBM/HCL software value. A former software engineer and sales lead, he brings expertise in financial services, retail, telecom, and IoT waste‑management, excelling in core banking, compliance, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

Anahita Khanlari AspenTech, Marketing Director

Anahita Khanlari AspenTech, Marketing Director Ana Khanlari is Solution Marketing Director for Chemicals at AspenTech, leading digital solutions to drive profitable, sustainable operations. A PhD chemical engineer from the University of Kansas, she’s published and holds patents in olefins, specialty polymers, water treatment, and process digitalization.

Jason Ryan CenterPoint Energy, EVP, Regulatory Svcs & Govt Affairs

Jason Ryan CenterPoint Energy, EVP, Regulatory Svcs & Govt Affairs Jason Ryan is EVP of Regulatory Services & Government Affairs at CenterPoint Energy, overseeing rates, policy, accounting, legal and government relations. A UT Austin BA/JD honors grad and former Navy Information Warfare Officer.

Prasenjeet Ghosh ExxonMobil, Hydrogen Venture Exec. – Low Carbon Solutions

Prasenjeet Ghosh ExxonMobil, Hydrogen Venture Exec. – Low Carbon Solutions —

Kelly Knopp Citroniq Chemicals, CEO and CoFounder

Kelly Knopp Citroniq Chemicals, CEO and CoFounder Kelly Knopp is CEO & Co‑Founder of Citroniq, with 40+ years in refining, midstream, petrochemicals & plastics. He’s led global sales, go‑to‑market strategy & new business. Formerly VP at NOVA Chemicals & Williams Energy. Holds a BS ChemEng (KU) & MBA (UH–Clear Lake).

David LaMont SunGas Renewables, SVP, Corporate Dev.

David LaMont SunGas Renewables, SVP, Corporate Dev. David LaMont is a thermal conversion expert with 20 years’ experience. He led GTI Energy’s SunGas spin‑out, spent a decade at ConocoPhillips, and worked at hydrogen/fuel‑cell startups. He holds a PhD and an MBA.

Esben Sorensen Plug Power, Sr. Director, Global Market Dev.

Esben Sorensen Plug Power, Sr. Director, Global Market Dev. Esben Sorensen is Senior Director at Plug Power, leading global development of the Green Chemicals electrolyzer market. He has led teams for 20+ years, translating science into commercial solutions. Esben holds a Master’s and PhD in Chemical Engineering and a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership from the Technical University of Denmark.

Hanh Nguyen OCI Global, VP, Sustainability

Hanh Nguyen OCI Global, VP, Sustainability Hanh Nguyen is Vice President of Global Sustainability at OCI Global, overseeing sustainability strategy and decarbonization initiatives. With over 15 years of experience as a scientist, management consultant, and general manager, she focuses on sustainable agriculture systems, and food security in delivering solutions.

James Simon Braven Environmental, President & CEO

James Simon Braven Environmental, President & CEO James Simon is a seasoned senior executive with over 30 years of experience in new venture and project development, board governance, and strategic planning in the clean energy, oil and gas, and chemical industries.

Jeffrey Dysard NuMat Technologies, CTO and EVP

Jeffrey Dysard NuMat Technologies, CTO and EVP Jeffrey Dysard is Numat’s Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. He is responsible for leading Numat’s overall technology portfolio, including R&D and Operations to drive organizational transformation and growth.

Matthew Seabaugh HeatPath Solutions, Founder

Matthew Seabaugh HeatPath Solutions, Founder Matthew M. Seabaugh is Chief Product Officer at Nexceris and the Founder of HeatPath Solutions. Seabaugh has worked widely with catalyst and process developers to create cost-effective, easily implemented enhancements to existing and developing chemical processes.

David Austgen BioVeritas, CEO

David Austgen BioVeritas, CEO David M. Austgen is CEO of Nanoplazz Technologies. He’s held C‑suite roles at Proterro, Luca Technologies, interim business development at KiOR and American Process, and senior JV management at Shell.

Steve Brown Chemstations, President

Steve Brown Chemstations, President Steve Brown is currently President of Chemstations, Inc, a Datacor company, a worldwide leader in process simulation software, supplying the process industries and associated fields since 1988.

Ben Scharff Grace Matthews, Managing Director

Ben Scharff Grace Matthews, Managing Director Ben Scharff, Managing Director, has been with Grace Matthews since its inception in 1999 and has more than 25 years of chemical investment banking experience, advising chemical clients globally on mergers, acquisitions, business sales, complex business swaps, and technology acquisitions.

Jim Sledzik Aramco Ventures, Managing Director

Jim Sledzik Aramco Ventures, Managing Director Jim Sledzik has more than 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He is the Managing Director for North America team of Aramco Ventures. Prior to Aramco, he served as MD at Hall Labs.

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