Latin America LNG
Speakers
Marc Ruehs
Market Development Team Lead Brazil, Shell Trading
Emmanuel Delfosse
Chief Infrastructures and Gas Value Chain Officer, Engie
Emmanuel Delfosse is COO of Transportadora Associada de Gás (TAG) since its acquisition by
ENGIE and CDPQ, on June 13, 2019. Emmanuel joined ENGIE S.A. in 2010 and, since 2016,
he was responsible for ENGIE’s gas business development in Brazil, leading the Gas and
Infrastructure Value Chain and its projects in the sector, such as the acquisition of TAG.
From 2013 to 201...
Emmanuel Delfosse is COO of Transportadora Associada de Gás (TAG) since its acquisition by
ENGIE and CDPQ, on June 13, 2019. Emmanuel joined ENGIE S.A. in 2010 and, since 2016,
he was responsible for ENGIE’s gas business development in Brazil, leading the Gas and
Infrastructure Value Chain and its projects in the sector, such as the acquisition of TAG.
From 2013 to 2016, he worked as Director of the Gas Urgency and Safety Unit at GDF SUEZ
GRDF (responsible for gas distribution networks), in France. Previously, he occupied the
position of Director of Customer Services.
Before joining the Group, Emmanuel worked as Head of the Engineering Department at EDF
GDF, in France, and previously, as Technical Superintendent of LIGHT S.A, by EDF, in Rio de
Janeiro. Graduated in Engineering from the Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, he
holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the École Nationale Supérieure
d’Ingénieurs Electriciens de Grenoble (ENSIEG).
Currently, Emmanuel is also responsible for representing ENGIE in the Brazilian gas market
discussions.
Akira Miyamoto
Executive Researcher, Energy Resources and International Business Unit, Osaka Gas
Akira has more than 30 years’ experience researching international energy markets. He is currently a member of Osaka Gas’ energy resources and international business unit — which covers LNG procurement and the international energy business, from upstream to downstream — and also leads research for other company departments. He was formerly a visiting fellow at the UK’s Roy...
Akira has more than 30 years’ experience researching international energy markets. He is currently a member of Osaka Gas’ energy resources and international business unit — which covers LNG procurement and the international energy business, from upstream to downstream — and also leads research for other company departments. He was formerly a visiting fellow at the UK’s Royal Institute of International Affairs and a senior researcher at Japan’s Institute of Energy Economics.
Álvaro Tupiassú
General Manager Planning & Marketing – Gas & Energy, Petrobras
Álvaro Tupiassú is currently the General Manager Planning & Marketing – Gas & Energy at Petrobras. Since 2004, he has worked at Petrobras where he also held technical and managerial positions in the areas of thermal operation, supply and logistics of natural gas, electricity and gas trade and energy marketing. Previously he worked with logistics at Vale do Rio Doce and var...
Álvaro Tupiassú is currently the General Manager Planning & Marketing – Gas & Energy at Petrobras. Since 2004, he has worked at Petrobras where he also held technical and managerial positions in the areas of thermal operation, supply and logistics of natural gas, electricity and gas trade and energy marketing. Previously he worked with logistics at Vale do Rio Doce and various energy efficiency improvement projects of buildings and installations and maintenance of renewable energy systems for small scale. He has a degree in Electrical Engineering and Masters in Power Systems at the Federal University of Pará.
Kenna Bravo
LNG & Gas Market Analyst, Gas Exporting Countries (GECF)
Kenna Bravo, an economist, is currently an LNG and Gas Analyst at GECF, having joined the organization in 2013. She has more than sixteen years experience in the oil and gas sector having worked on financial assessments of gas projects, downstream
regulations and studies on gas price mechanisms, pipeline gas and LNG. At GECF, Kenna is known for her expertise in LNG as she...
Kenna Bravo, an economist, is currently an LNG and Gas Analyst at GECF, having joined the organization in 2013. She has more than sixteen years experience in the oil and gas sector having worked on financial assessments of gas projects, downstream
regulations and studies on gas price mechanisms, pipeline gas and LNG. At GECF, Kenna is known for her expertise in LNG as she has been responsible for monitoring the fundamentals and dynamics of the natural gas market and LNG value chain with
particular emphasis on GECF Member Countries.
Carolina Bunting
LNG Senior Account Manager - Latin America, Shell
Matthew Monteverde
Vice President - Commodity Markets, Argus
Matthew Monteverde has more than fifteen years of experience analysing global energy markets. His career began in New York where he focused on the rapidly changing US wholesale gas and power markets before shifting attention to Europe. Matthew was a long serving editor of Argus European Natural Gas, a leading source of analysis, news and prices for the European market and ...
Matthew Monteverde has more than fifteen years of experience analysing global energy markets. His career began in New York where he focused on the rapidly changing US wholesale gas and power markets before shifting attention to Europe. Matthew was a long serving editor of Argus European Natural Gas, a leading source of analysis, news and prices for the European market and launched Argus LNG Daily. He has also served as Argus' senior analyst and vice president for generating fuels and now works as its vice president for commodities markets.
Claudio H Steuer
Senior Visiting Research Fellow, The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Claudio Steuer joined the OIES Natural Gas Research Programme in June 2017. His research at the OIES focuses on African and Atlantic Basin countries natural gas, LNG, FLNG and power generation. He is a faculty member of The International Human Resources Corporation (IHRDC) from Boston, USA a leader in energy training and competence development, compliance and assurance sys...
Claudio Steuer joined the OIES Natural Gas Research Programme in June 2017. His research at the OIES focuses on African and Atlantic Basin countries natural gas, LNG, FLNG and power generation. He is a faculty member of The International Human Resources Corporation (IHRDC) from Boston, USA a leader in energy training and competence development, compliance and assurance systems.
Mr. Steuer is the founder and Director of SyEnergy, an energy consultancy focused on strategy, gas master / supply planning, project development, commercial negotiations, procurement, dispute resolution, senior management advice involving natural gas, LNG, FLNG, regasification terminals (on-shore and offshore), and power generation projects.
Mr. Steuer has over 30 years of international energy experience in senior positions responsible for strategy, gas master planning, business development, marketing, negotiations, and venture governance of complex and capital intensive natural gas, LNG, FLNG, Marine CNG, and coal gasification projects with Shell, ENI, Nigeria LNG, New African Global Energy, Saipem, Centrica, Gas Strategies and consulting clients.
Mr. Steuer has worked and advised on energy projects in Alaska, Angola, Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Caribbean Islands, Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mozambique, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Trinidad Tobago, South Africa, United States and Venezuela involving chemicals, upstream gas, LNG, Marine CNG, FLNG, on-shore and offshore LNG regasification, gas distribution, clean coal, and gas to liquids.
Mr. Steuer has earned a BS in Computer Science and Marketing from Boston College, an MBA in International Business from Babson College, and courses from Harvard Law School and Lax Sebenius/Harvard Business School, International Human Resources Development Corporation (Boston), and The Institute of Directors (London).
Antonio Barbalho
Practice Manager - Latin America, World Bank
Antonio Barbalho is Practice Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean in the Energy and Extractive Global Practice sectors at the World Bank. As Practice Manager, he leads World Bank energy sector engagements, including lending, financial innovations, technical assistance and other operations in the region. Mr. Barbalho, a British and Brazilian national, joined the Worl...
Antonio Barbalho is Practice Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean in the Energy and Extractive Global Practice sectors at the World Bank. As Practice Manager, he leads World Bank energy sector engagements, including lending, financial innovations, technical assistance and other operations in the region. Mr. Barbalho, a British and Brazilian national, joined the World Bank Group in 2009 as Sector Manager for the energy and extractive industries sectors at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).. Mr. Barbalho has extensive experience in the energy, utilities, and financial sectors and previously held several senior positions at Deutsche Bank (UK) and HIS/CERA. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank, Mr. Barbalho was at Eletrobras Group (Brazil). Mr. Barbalho holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Federal University in Brazil and a master’s degree from Strathclyde University in the United Kingdom.
Lino Cançado
COO
Graduated and postgraduate in Mechanical Engineering at PUC-RJ, with a Master's Degree in Oil and Gas Development Project Management from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Previous experiences:
- VP of Operations at Parnaíba Natural Gas
- Vice President of Integrated Projects at Schlumberger South America
- Director of Operations at Schlumberger Brasil
Graduated and postgraduate in Mechanical Engineering at PUC-RJ, with a Master's Degree in Oil and Gas Development Project Management from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Previous experiences:
- VP of Operations at Parnaíba Natural Gas
- Vice President of Integrated Projects at Schlumberger South America
- Director of Operations at Schlumberger Brasil
Fred Hutchinson
Executive Director, LNG Allies
Fred H. Hutchison is President & CEO of LNG Allies a nonprofit organization working to expedite and maximize LNG exports to create U.S. jobs and economic growth, enhance the energy security of America’s allies, and improve human and
environmental conditions worldwide. An advocate, communicator, and entrepreneur, Fred has been a government and public relations generalist f...
Fred H. Hutchison is President & CEO of LNG Allies a nonprofit organization working to expedite and maximize LNG exports to create U.S. jobs and economic growth, enhance the energy security of America’s allies, and improve human and
environmental conditions worldwide. An advocate, communicator, and entrepreneur, Fred has been a government and public relations generalist for more than four decades and is a trusted adviser to private and public sector leaders worldwide.
He was formerly a legislative assistant for energy and natural resources for U.S. Sen. Frank Church and earned a B.S. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is an elected member of the American Society of Journalists and
Authors, the professional association of independent nonfiction writers.
Maximilian Dietrich
Business Development Director, Exmar
Maximilian Dietrich is in charge of EXMAR’s business development activities with focus on Asia for LNG infrastructure projects as well as LNG and LPG shipping and is based in Shanghai, China.
Previously he was engaged with LNG infrastructure business development at EXMAR’s headquarters in Antwerp, Belgium. During this time he worked on a range of projects with domestic an...
Maximilian Dietrich is in charge of EXMAR’s business development activities with focus on Asia for LNG infrastructure projects as well as LNG and LPG shipping and is based in Shanghai, China.
Previously he was engaged with LNG infrastructure business development at EXMAR’s headquarters in Antwerp, Belgium. During this time he worked on a range of projects with domestic and international energy companies including the screening and development of international downstream opportunities specifically for the provision of FSRU turnkey solutions.
Gonzalo Rodriguez
LNG Business Development Manager, Wartsilla
Gonzalo Ramirez is responsible for the development of Wartsila LNG solutions in the Americas, actively promoting medium/small scale LNG infrastructure projects including liquefaction, storage and regasification technology. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from ITESM in Mexico City and a Master of Business Administration from Thunderbird University in Glendale, AZ...
Gonzalo Ramirez is responsible for the development of Wartsila LNG solutions in the Americas, actively promoting medium/small scale LNG infrastructure projects including liquefaction, storage and regasification technology. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from ITESM in Mexico City and a Master of Business Administration from Thunderbird University in Glendale, AZ. Gonzalo has over 15 years of experience developing floating regasification and marine infrastructure projects, as well as in commercial shipping of oil and gas products. Prior to joining Wartsila, Gonzalo worked for Excelerate Energy, Norgas Americas and Pemex’s international business arm, holding various posts within Chartering, Operations and Business Development activities.
Aziz Bamik
General Manager, GTT North America
Aziz Bamik joined GTT, the leading engineering company in the shipping and storage of LNG and other liquefied gases, in 1999 and has served as General Manager of wholly-owned subsidiary GTT North America (GTT NA) since its formation in 2013. Based in Houston, he manages all the activities in the American continents, including the development of the LNG as Fuel value chain....
Aziz Bamik joined GTT, the leading engineering company in the shipping and storage of LNG and other liquefied gases, in 1999 and has served as General Manager of wholly-owned subsidiary GTT North America (GTT NA) since its formation in 2013. Based in Houston, he manages all the activities in the American continents, including the development of the LNG as Fuel value chain.
Before assuming this position, he occupied various positions at GTT SA. in France, including R&D Engineer, Project Manager, and Director of Business Development.
As Project Manager, for nine years he was in charge of the relationships with Shipbuilding Yards (China, Korea, Japan) with the delivery of approximately 100 LNG carriers, including the Regas-LNGCs, Large and very Large LNGCs for Qatari Projects, etc.
As Director of Business Development, for almost four years he was in charge of the relationships with Shipowners, Charterers, Gas Companies, EPCs, Engineering Companies, Classification Societies, etc.
Aziz Bamik received his degree in Engineering from “Ecole Supérieure de l’Energie et des Matériaux” in Orleans in 1998.
Michelle Duarte
Chief of Enery Department, Mitsubishi
Michelle Duarte is an industrial engineer by Universidade Veiga de Almeida with MBA in Entrepreneurship and New Business Development by Fundação Getulio Vargas.
Michelle is the Manager of Energy Department of Mitsubishi Corporation do Brasil and is in charge of business development in energy area, including LNG.
Michelle Duarte is an industrial engineer by Universidade Veiga de Almeida with MBA in Entrepreneurship and New Business Development by Fundação Getulio Vargas.
Michelle is the Manager of Energy Department of Mitsubishi Corporation do Brasil and is in charge of business development in energy area, including LNG.
Dan Rogers
Partner, King & Spalding
Dan represents sponsors, lenders, suppliers, transporters, producers, processors, operators, traders and marketers in a variety of energy-related projects and transactions. These include infrastructure development and financing, and commodities marketing and trading, as well as transportation and shipping projects and transactions involving oil and gas, liquefied natural g...
Dan represents sponsors, lenders, suppliers, transporters, producers, processors, operators, traders and marketers in a variety of energy-related projects and transactions. These include infrastructure development and financing, and commodities marketing and trading, as well as transportation and shipping projects and transactions involving oil and gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), compressed natural gas (CNG), petrochemicals, power, water and renewable energy.
Rafael Segovia
Commercial Manager & NBD, Shell Peru
Rafael has been working as Commercial Manager and New Business Development for Shell Peru since 2014. He is in charge of managing the commercial department and looking for other business opportunities within the country. In December 2017, he led the start of LNG sales for the local market in Peru.
Previously, he worked as Shipping Coordinator for PERU LNG, managing SPA ...
Rafael has been working as Commercial Manager and New Business Development for Shell Peru since 2014. He is in charge of managing the commercial department and looking for other business opportunities within the country. In December 2017, he led the start of LNG sales for the local market in Peru.
Previously, he worked as Shipping Coordinator for PERU LNG, managing SPA operational issues including: scheduling of LNG cargoes and close coordination with off takers and Operations Department. During the construction of the PERU LNG Plant, he was Project Engineer being the primary contact with Peruvian Authorities. He is a BSc Industrial Engineering, MBA by Kellogg School of Management (USA) and Master in Technology and Management of Energy Enterprises by IESE Business School and ISE (Spain).