Petroleum Processing Expert in Gas to Liquid, Fischer Tropsch Technologies and Refinery Processes (931)
Expertise
Oil and gas industry R&D, chemical engineering, feasibility analysis, process design, and commercialization
Light hydrocarbon chemistries, manufacturing processes and chemical engineering process design.
Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) technologies.
Fischer-Tropsch technologies; coal gassificaton.
Cyclone applications for chemical processing
Experience
Energy Consulting Practice, President and Principal Consultant 1999 - Present,
Consults and lectures extensively in the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas in areas related GTL, Fischer Tropsch chemistry and chemical engineering and GTL products as well as other novel petroleum technology applications and strategy.
Recent clients have included major US and international firms such as El Paso, Canadian Natural Resources, Proctor & Gamble, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and Abu Dhabi Gas Industries.
Developed feasibility design of GTL chain and evaluated potential economics.
Examined various syngas manufacturing, Fischer-Tropsch, and product upgrading options in light of client requirements.
Evaluated the technical and commercial options for the implementation of low barrels-per-day Fischer-Tropsch/GTL technology for the conversion of coal-bed methane.
Valuated client novel technology for processing of GTL wax for the purposes of royalty negotiations.
Developed client study and report on global wax market conditions and market entry issues as related to GTL/Fischer-Tropsch technologies and wax products.
Provided consulting with a number of US venture capital and investment firms on the state of GTL/Fischer-Tropsch technologies.
Coastal Corporation - Technology and Business Development Department, Principal Engineer 1995-1999
Performed economic and technical analyses for a variety of refining and petrochemical plants throughout the US and internationally.
Evaluatons included a Russian refinery, a US Gulf Coast ethylene glycol facility, and a western US Asphalt, Lube, Wax plant.
Mobil Corporation - Process R&D Division, Senior Staff Engineer 1990 - 1995
Co-invented step-out zeolitic process technology for manufacture of isobutylene (MTBE precursor).
Led R&D project, and participated in commercialization demo joint venture for isobutylene and obtained substantial patent coverage, US and worldwide, to ensure licensing dominance.
Provided first-line technical support (including on-site testing, computer modeling, vendor coordination) to refinery FCC units in the Middle East, Japan, Europe, Australia, and US resulting in operational improvements and catalyst cost savings.
Honors & Publications
Director of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers - Fuels and Petrochemicals Division
Past President of the International Association for Energy Economics - Houston
Associate member of the State Bar of Texas - Oil, Gas, and Energy Resources Law Section
20 US and international patents in light hydrocarbon chemistries and processes and numerous publications
Education
PhD, Chemical Engineering, Columbia University
MS, BS, University of California