Jeffrey Collins Email & Phone Number

Juno Beach, Fl, Us

NextEra Energy Resources A member of the Battery Storage team providing commercial expertise to implement new short and long duration storage systems in key growth areas such as CAISO and ERCOT. Our team evaluates the latest battery technologies and storage systems and implements utility scale solutions across North America. Working with in Corporate Innovations to strategically assess renewable energy developments, with a focus on emerging technologies and new growth sectors that allow NextEra to expand its commercial presence. Developing technology roadmaps for solar, wind, and battery storage that can guide and inform future investments, business development and procurement decisions. Identifying and recommending new approaches and markets for renewable energy projects to support business development growth.

Co-founder of Corvus - a private company established to critically assess, develop and commercialize energy resource opportunities in global markets. Originated new business and conducted due diligence (technical and financial) on over 20 investment opportunities including the redevelopment of mature assets and applications of alternative technologies to existing operations. Presented Corvus to leading financial institutions and private equity firms in the US and Canadian markets to raise required capital. Key responsibilities included commercial and technical team lead, origination, business development proposals, and strategic planning.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

Gran Tierra Energy, a successful independent E&P company focused in South America that began with an initial investment of $70 million and reached +$2.0 Billion market cap. in 7 years through organic growth. As Vice President of Business Development, I worked directly for the CEO and supervised/mentored a great professional team and was responsible for strategic planning and commercial activities including origination, M&A, joint ventures, new partnerships, contract negotiations, and marketing.• Built attractive positions in Colombia, Peru and Brazil through corporate and asset acquisitions • Created strategy business plan, supervised multidisciplinary teams for major projects, and worked with regional governments to obtain permits • Evaluated and recommended distributed generation model using microgenerators to reduce CO2 emissions and improve system reliability for remote sites in Putumayo Colombia• Fostered new partnerships (ConocoPhillips, Talisman, Statoil, SinoChem, Repsol, CEPSA)• Strong working relationship with investors and investment banks (Fidelity, Janus, Invesco, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, BNP Paribas, Royal Bank, Morgan Stanley)• Performed feasibility studies and led initial negotiations with CHESF (Brazilian Utility- Bahia) to develop a new power generation facility (using flare gas) and interconnect to regional transmission grid• Assessed and recommended a comprehensive Mexico new country entry strategy to the Board

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Responsible for a professional staff of engineers, accountants, economists and analysts that developed the capital budget and the strategic business plan for the corporation. Pro-actively worked closely with 5 business units to establish annual, short and long term business plans, implemented new project economic standards, business unit performance benchmarks and dashboards, and coordinated portfolio management• As a member of the leadership team, made quarterly presentations to the Board of Directors and advise on key issues such as investments, commodity trading policy, portfolio management and acquisition integration • Worked jointly with the VP of business units to evaluate investments and Joint Venture opportunities • Advised the CFO on scenario planning, corporate forecasting and cash flow projections for purposes of managing debt, distribution policies and capital investment strategies

London, United Kingdom, Gb

Supervised and developed strategic research for major corporations and governments as director with CERA ( a leading global energy advisor firm). Provided boards/senior leadership teams and government ministries with a comprehensive perspective on the impact of new technologies, shifting global markets, environmental concerns, and evolving regulatory policies.• Served as a technical and strategic adviser to institutional investors (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Liberty Mutual) and global corporations (GE, Daimler, SAP) on energy markets• Counseled national oil companies (Sinopec, Pemex and PDVSA) and presently annually to OPEC in Vienna• Advised major corporations ( Shell, Equinor, Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Marathon) on new technology innovation and market trends impacting the energy sector• Recognized energy expert (emerging technologies, project integration, regulatory issues) speaking at major energy conferences including CERAWEEK in Houston• Identified and developed strategic acquisition strategies for major companies (OMV, Lukoil)

A new Online Marketplace for New England that allowed consumers to purchase fuel from a list of preferred dealers based upon consumer ratings and competitive pricing.• Analyzed US Northeast markets and created the business plan • Spearheaded product launch and commissioned technology• Evaluated market acceptance of technology and recommended enhancements

A Technology Accelerator/Incubator Firm based in Texas that sourced seed capital and provided strategic direction to new ventures and emerging technologies (healthcare, material sciences, energy). • Screened investment opportunities, negotiated contracts, and undertook due diligence • Tested key business assumptions and identified target markets• Transitioned technology innovations into commercial applications• Established critical milestones, formed partnerships & implemented commercial strategy • Mentored teams and helped transform passionate entrepreneurs into business leaders

Originated and directed new international energy investments. Responsibilities included: negotiations, risk analysis, and managing commercial and technical teams. Worked closely with Partners, Contractors and Government decision makers to implement projects.• Managed multidisciplinary teams (legal, engineering, commercial, regulatory) on major bid projects ($50 -$500 MM) in Egypt, U.A.E. & Saudi Arabia. • Initiated new JV straddle plant investment ($250 MM) to recover NGLs from Egypt’s gas pipelines• Pioneered commercial efforts with Petrobras for LNG Regas/Power project ($500MM) in Brazil• Negotiated with the Governments of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Israel to access new Nile Delta gas resources and develop new integrated power and gas pipeline projects • Championed synthetic fuel programs to convert natural gas into alternative transportation fuels such as DME working in a joint venture with Amoco Chemicals and Haldor Topsoe

• Strategic evaluations and presented materials to Amoco’s Board to support the development of the LNG business in Trinidad. The Atlantic LNG Train 1 ($1 Billion) was brought on line in 1999. • Conducted project economics, deal structures, and assessed market risks on Caribbean power privatization ($240 MM) in a joint venture with Southern Company and closed the transaction• Initiated business development in Eastern Europe to assess emerging gas markets. Worked with Polish Government (POGC) to assess new gas pipeline transportation and alternative gas storage options using depleted domestic natural gas fields to reduce reliance on Gazprom supply.• Supported business development activities for Amoco Canada Liquids Business Unit by acquiring 3rd party volumes in the Western Canada and creating new markets in North America.• Acquired and divested energy assets and restructured partnership agreements to enhance Amoco’s NGL midstream, storage, fractionation and distribution systems (+$100 MM)• Evaluated and prepared commercial recommendations for the expansion of the Sarnia and Fort Saskatchewan fractionation facilities and the EDS pipeline to access US markets. • Conducted economic assessments and drafted proposals for NGL contract sales to Dow and Nova• Created portfolio model for E&P assets and supported the corporate strategic planning process

Tuck School Of Business, Advanced Executive Leadership Program

Mba, Finance

Honors Bachelor Of Engineering