2026 ADI Forum

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The 2026 ADI Forum highlighted a rapidly shifting energy landscape, where global models are giving way to region‑specific strategies shaped by local policy, infrastructure, and power demand.

Featuring about 15 speakers across five strategic panel sessions, the forum provided a comprehensive outlook on oil & gas, LNG, power markets, chemicals, and the energy transition.

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Jonatas Melo President, Baystar
Jonatas Melo President, Baystar Jonatas Melo joined Baystar in 2024. Jonatas brings extensive leadership experience across commercial management, business strategy, product management, supply chain, and corporate finance to lead Baystar through a period of rapid growth, as the Company introduces Borstar® technology to North America. Prior to joining Baystar, Melo spent 13 years with Borealis in progressively senior roles in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe; most recently as Global Vice President of performance materials, where he led the consumer products and infrastructure industry clusters. Prior to joining Borealis, Melos worked with ExxonMobil and Cosan in South America. Melo holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil; an MBA (honors) from IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland; and a Certificate in Global Management from INSEAD, Singapore.
Jon Goldsmith, SVP Renewables, Par Pacific Holdings
Jon Goldsmith SVP Renewables, Par Pacific Holdings
Jon Goldsmith SVP Renewables, Par Pacific Holdings Jon Goldsmith has served as SVP, Renewables since May 2023. Prior to joining Par Pacific, Mr. Goldsmith served as Managing Director of Business Development – Emerging Energy for Phillips 66. Prior to that, he served in a variety of engineering and business development roles with Phillips 66, ConocoPhillips, and Turner Construction. Mr. Goldsmith holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in engineering management, both from University of Colorado.
Guy Braden SVP, Commercial, Cameron LNG
Guy Braden SVP, Commercial, Cameron LNG Guy Braden is Senior Vice President, Commercial, of Cameron LNG. Guy is responsible for the commercial operations of Cameron LNG, including administration of the Liquefaction, Tolling and Regasification agreements, cargo and feed gas scheduling and all related commercial and supply chain management matters. Guy has over 30 years of experience in the natural gas, power and chemicals industries. Prior to joining Cameron LNG in 2016, Guy spent 14 years with ENGIE where he led ENGIE North America’s LNG commercial operations and business development functions and also played a key role leading the startup and growth of ENGIE’s commercial and industrial power business as head of supply, operations and risk management functions. Before his tenure at ENGIE, Guy served in a variety of commercial and analytical roles at Dynegy and Exxon Chemical. He began his career as a nuclear submarine officer in the US Navy. Guy holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the United States Naval Academy
Elim Yeoh VP, Biofuels Growth Americas, bp
Elim Yeoh VP, Biofuels Growth Americas, bp Elim Yeoh, is the Head of Biofuels Growth, Americas at bp. Previously, she spent 20+ years at Chevron, concluding as Director, Global Renewables Partnerships, where she led teams in developing commercial strategies for RNG, SAF, and other decarbonization solutions. A proven leader in safety, commercial acumen, and innovation with diverse technical and commercial experience, she earned her Executive MBA from UC Berkeley.
Dave Conover VP, Govt. Relations & Communications, Kinder Morgan
Dave Conover VP, Govt. Relations & Communications, Kinder Morgan Mr. Conover is Vice President of Government Relations and Communications for Kinder Morgan, Inc., one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. His responsibilities include overseeing the company’s government and community relations activities and managing external and internal communications. Prior to joining Kinder Morgan, Mr. Conover was Managing Director of Grayling USA’s Washington, D.C. office, where he also led the energy, environment and sustainability practice. His government service was at the U.S. Department of Energy and the United States Senate, and he held senior positions at CH2M HILL and the Bipartisan Policy Center. Mr. Conover holds a J.D. cum laude from the Georgetown University Law Center and a bachelor’s degree with highest honors from the University of Virginia.
Jason Padilla VP, Product Management & Marketing, Waukesha
Jason Padilla VP, Product Management & Marketing, Waukesha Jason Padilla is the Vice President of Product Management at INNIO, bringing over 20 years of experience in the energy and oil & gas industries. Since 2019, he has led the full product lifecycle from concept to launch, a career path he began at General Electric and Waukesha Gas Engines. Before his corporate tenure, Jason served eleven years as a U.S. Navy submarine officer. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Ani Kulkarni CEO, Cavendish Renewable Technology (CRT)
Ani Kulkarni CEO, Cavendish Renewable Technology (CRT) Ani Kulkarni is a Senior Technologist with 20 years of direct experience in developing fuel cells, electrolysers and hydrogen storage systems. He is the CEO and Founder of Cavendish Renewable Technology (CRT). Ani was employed for 12+ years with CSIRO’s Energy Business Unit, managing several key projects in electrolysis, hydrogen and Ammonia energy systems. Ani obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from New Mexico Tech, USA. He has authored 50+ science and technology publications, including original research papers, invited reviews, patents and book chapters. Ani has also worked as Principal for Hydrogen at Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), Cabot Corporation in USA and Atlas Copco Ltd. He also hold advisory positions for two start-up companies and New York based venture capital fund.
Ernest Peeples VP, Business & Economic Dev., Entergy
Ernest Peeples VP, Business & Economic Dev., Entergy Ernest Peeples is the Vice President of Business and Economic Development for Entergy Texas. Peeples is responsible for fostering economic growth in the Entergy Texas service area through collaborative business development efforts with state and local agencies. He also oversees the company’s major industrial accounts team. Prior to joining Entergy Texas, Peeples served as a consultant with L&G Holdings, where he led client engagements around business development opportunities in the areas of oil & gas strategy, retail marketing and product trading and origination. Previously, Peeples held leadership roles in business development with BP, Vopak, Shell and Amoco. In addition to his professional role, Peeples serves on the boards of directors for the Lilydale First Baptist Foundation and the Wheeler Avenue Inner City Visions charity golf committee. He previously served as a director for the Houston Area Urban League. Peeples graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Morehouse College and a master’s degree in business administration from Cornell University.
Zach Kimball, Citation Oil & Gas Corp.
Zach Kimball VP, Finance and Strategic Planning, Citation Oil & Gas Corporation
Zach Kimball VP, Finance and Strategic Planning, Citation Oil & Gas Corporation Zach Kimball is Vice President of Finance & Strategic Planning at Citation Oil & Gas Corp., where he leads the company’s finance, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities across Citation and its affiliated entities. He plays a critical role in shaping corporate strategy and financial planning, including capital raising, reporting, and business analysis to support management decision-making.
Benito Ciriza VP, Business & Portfolio Integration, BW Energy
Benito Ciriza VP, Business & Portfolio Integration, BW Energy Benito Ciriza is VP, Business & Portfolio Integration at BW Energy where he leads strategic business assessments, due diligence, and the integration of brownfield and greenfield assets—ensuring commercial growth aligns with operational readiness, marine interfaces, and regulatory compliance. Previously, as a SVP Operations at BW Offshore, Ciriza managed FPSO redeployments and operations across Gabon, Brazil, USA, and Mexico, delivering streamlined operations, life extension projects and robust safety outcomes.
John Uhran CEO, Locus FS
John Uhran CEO, Locus FS John Uhran is the CEO and Board Member of Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS). John brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the chemicals and manufacturing industries, including senior roles at Lubrizol. He has a proven track record of driving innovation, building strategic partnerships and leading transformational growth initiatives.
Ryan Eslicker
Ryan Eslicker Head of New Energies Origination – NA, Uniper
Ryan Eslicker Head of New Energies Origination – NA, Uniper Ryan Eslicker is the Head of New Energies Origination – North America at Uniper. Prior to this role, he was the director of the EDF Inc. renewable energy and clean fuels investment and development team. Prior to joining EDF, Eslicker was a member of the Phillips 66 Emerging Energy team in Houston, TX, serving as the lead for global hydrogen development activities along with renewable feedstocks/fuel, carbon capture, and battery materials segments. Eslicker has over 14 years of professional experience within the energy industry across roles that have focused on finance, optimization, strategy, business development, and commercialization across the midstream and downstream value chains.
Tulio Scacciati - Head of Strategy & M&A
Tulio Scacciati Head of Strategy & M&A, Expro
Tulio Scacciati Head of Strategy & M&A, Expro Tulio Scacciati is the Head of Strategy & M&A at Expro (NYSE: XPRO), where he architects global portfolio strategies and governs value-creation initiatives for the $1.6B energy services firm. With a professional pedigree that includes leadership roles at GE, Weir, and Exelon, Tulio has orchestrated more than $20 billion in transactions and frequently serves as a board-level advisor on critical enterprise decisions and operating model execution. Tulio holds an MBA from the Texas McCombs School of Business and an MS in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad de Buenos Aires , and is an executive member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association.
Badrish Krishnan
Badrish Krishnan Director of Specialty Polymers, SK Geo Centric
Badrish Krishnan Director of Specialty Polymers, SK Geo Centric Badrish Krishnan is a Director in the Specialty Polymers business at SK Geo Centric (SKGC), based in Houston. He joined SKGC in 2018, and his experience spans across managing operations, commercial, finance, corporate strategy and technical teams. Prior to SKGC, Badrish was at Dow Chemical, where he led the global business strategy, marketing and operations for Dow’s Adhesives business. Prior to Dow, Badrish spent time in senior management roles in investment banking and strategy consulting in New York. He holds an MBA from INSEAD France and the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, a Masters in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University, and a Bachelors in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in India.
Ben Kluding Product Manager Americas, Hoerbiger
Ben Kluding Product Manager Americas, Hoerbiger Ben Kluding is Product Manager Americas – Business Venture Conical Screw at Hoerbiger. With over 14 years in the Oil & Gas industry, Kluding has built a diverse career across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Commercial roles. Before entering the Oil & Gas sector in 2012, Kluding gained valuable experience in the construction and heavy manufacturing industries. His recent work has been centered on reducing customer emissions through innovative solutions, blending standard products with custom problem-solving approaches. Kluding holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Environmental Design from Bowling Green State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.
Uday Turaga CEO, ADI Analytics
Uday Turaga CEO, ADI Analytics Uday Turaga is Founder & CEO of ADI Analytics, a boutique consulting and research firm specializing in oil and gas, energy, and chemicals. Since 2009, ADI has completed over ~1,000 projects for ~400 clients including ExxonMobil, Aramco, BASF, GE, Microsoft, KKR, and U.S. Department of Energy. Uday brings ~25 years of experience in oil & gas, energy, and chemicals at ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Booz, and ADI. He has a PhD in fuel science from Penn State and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. Uday has published over 100 articles, holds two U.S. patents, and has won awards from U.S. National Academy of Engineering and American Chemical Society. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and on National Public Radio and other media outlets and serves on the board of directors of Cavendish Renewable Technology.

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What people are saying

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A valuable and well-balanced perspective on conventional energy and the evolving energy transition.

David Conover VP, Government Relations & Communications
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A solid mix of data backed presentations, expert panels, and great networking.

Marcos Gomez Director, Renewable Energy, North America
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In depth views on the topics from experts living in the industry. Nice to see an unfiltered perspective.

David Leach VP, FCC
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Intimate setting with high quality participants. Strong oil market overview.

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