I am a high-performing and dynamic leader with extensive experience in major energy infrastructure project development. My development experience is complemented with deep natural gas market and regulatory expertise in commercial and government business environments, as well as organizational management. Additionally, I have expertise in the decarbonization of natural gas and carbon capture and sequestration. I have participated in negotiations of many transactions and associated financings, and I have also been an expert witness in pipeline rate making policy.I have a proven record of success developing and executing strategies that position organizations and complex energy project development initiatives for success. This is exemplified most recently by:• Key contributions my team made to the fully subscribed 12 MTPA, ~$13B Port Arthur LNG terminal which reached FID with $7B in financing on March 21, 2023 and the associated $1B Port Arthur Pipeline.• Driving the formation of a diverse consortium of state and tribal leaders collaborating with Asian US allies to advance the development of infrastructure to bring responsibly sourced natural gas to the Pacific Coast for export.• Conceiving and executing feed gas strategies and related infrastructure to support Energia Coastal Azul, Cameron T-4 and Port Arthur Phase II feed gas supply as well as sequestering associated greenhouse gas emissions.My strengths include:• exceptional communications, • relationship management (verified by top 1 percent ranking in Egon Zehnder's Executive Assessment),• project finance, • commercial structuring, and • market analysis skills. A success area in my past role involved building organizational capacity by recruiting and developing human capital, building teams, developing and breaking down silos. My career has afforded me the opportunity to build and manage diverse teams across multiple geographic locations and diverse cultures. These skills and experiences uniquely position me to drive value in the natural gas, LNG, midstream infrastructure and/or energy transition space. I am ready to undertake an executive role supporting an organization that values these skill sets and continuously strives to improve their interactions with employees and external stakeholders each day to create value for its shareholders.
Energy Evolution Strategy Advisors Llc
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PresidentEnergy Evolution Strategy Advisors Llc Mar 2024 - Present
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Director Commercial And Strategic AnalyticsSempra Infrastructure Nov 2021 - Feb 2023San Diego, Ca, UsHead manager and product designer for Sempra Infrastructure’s analytics function serving LNG/Net Zero, Clean Power and Networks business lines in North America. Team conducts competitor and market research to create materials for senior executive speeches, briefings and negotiations while also supporting strategy development for marketing and business development. • Built and managed a diverse team to identify trends, risks and opportunities in global LNG, North American natural gas, clean power, carbon, and ammonia/hydrogen markets in which Sempra Infrastructure develops and operates assets. • Managed strategy development for new energy transition infrastructure business line focusing on carbon capture and sequestration, ammonia, and hydrogen. Strategy adopted in business development, opportunity screening, capital value processes and has increased the focus of available resources on opportunities leveraging Sempra Infrastructures core competencies and risk profile that are synergistic with other Sempra Infrastructure assets.• Restructured quarterly world view briefings for Sempra Infrastructure Executive Team to not only include LNG and natural gas themes but also address key developments of ammonia, hydrogen and carbon markets including the implementation of the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act and the European Commission carbon policies.• Promoted brand awareness and advocated for Sempra Infrastructure projects at dozens of industry events and well as appointed as Sempra’s member of API’s Midstream Committee contributing to development of multiple new business leads, formation of coalitions and issuance of licenses and permits. • Develops consistent market and economic assumptions used in project-level financial modeling to increase consistency of project assessments and improve capital allocation to the most highly valued opportunities on a risk adjusted basis. -
Midstream And Gas Supply Function Lead, Port Arthur LngSempra Infrastructure/Sempra Lng Dec 2015 - Feb 2023• Lead development and execution of gas supply and midstream infrastructure and associated services for the 12 MTPA, $13B LNG project which achieved final investment decision on March 21, 2023. | Successfully presented and defended the associated commercial arrangements and infrastructure development plan to off-takers and equity partners throughout the multi-year permitting and marketing process.• Manage all aspects of the development of the 5 Bcfd Port Arthur Pipeline System—routing, permitting, hydraulic design, community affairs, regulatory, and commercial agreements within a $40M development budget over a period of 7 years.• Lead point of contact for gas supply strategy and Port Arthur Pipeline and Hackberry Gas Storage commercial agreements with lender’s market consultant and legal counsel ultimately leading to $7B in financing closing on March 21, 2023.• Identified potential strategic partners for Sempra Infrastructure’s midstream assets (Port Arthur Pipeline, Cameron Interstate Pipeline and LA Storage Pipeline) and supported negotiations with Williams for the Q4 HOA announcement for formation of a midstream JV.
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Regional Vice President--Midstream Commercial DevelopmentSempra Lng & Midstream Dec 2015 - Nov 2021• Lead a team of 5- 8 FTEs responsible for feed gas supply strategy/plan and infrastructure development upstream of Sempra LNG’s liquefaction projects including Port Arthur LNG (Phase 1 and 2), Cameron LNG Train 4/5, Energia Costa Azul (Phase 1 and 2) , and Vista Pacifico LNG.--over 7 bcf/d of gas supply in the US Gulf Coast and Mexico. • Managed a $40+M development budget for the Port Arthur Pipeline accelerating/ decelerating development activities and spend based on marketing progress of PALNG.• Key team member leading to the successful development and implementation of Sempra LNG’s new capital value process.• Core team (1 of 5 team members) that lead the Gulf Coast Storage Asset Sales and obtained a valuation in excess of 200% of target value while closing deal on schedule and preserving key deal terms specified by senior management. -
Vice President & Head Of Pace GlobalSiemens Industry Us Jan 2012 - Nov 2015Munich, De• Lead all aspects of global energy management and energy consultancy practice of Siemens (promoted into role when Siemen's acquired Pace Global Energy Services).• Successfully managed a staff of over 250 FTEs in multiple offices in the US, London, and Moscow.• Completed all business integration workstreams over a 24-month period. -
Various Positions Culminating In Executive Vice PresidentPace Global Energy Services Mar 1996 - Jan 2012Fairfax, Va, UsReporting directly to the CEO, I lead the global energy consulting practice at Pace Global.. In this capacity, I directed the design, evolution and market strategies for the primary products and services targeting energy companies, utilities and financial institutions. My personal practiced focused on natural gas markets and related midstream infrastructure--project feasibility, development, regulatory support, and financing. I testified as an expert witness in natural gas markets and procurement and in pipeline ratemaking policy.
James Diemer Education Details
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University Of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignEnvironmental Engineering In Civil Engineering -
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteCivil Engineering
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University Of Notre DameMendoza College Of Business
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Michigan State UniversityUtility Finance Program
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James Diemer works for Energy Evolution Strategy Advisors Llc
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James Diemer's current role is Leading change in energy infrastructure development and operations by conceiving and executing strategies to make affordable, reliable and low carbon energy resources widely available to improve the human condition..
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James Diemer attended University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University Of Notre Dame, Michigan State University.
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