Nelson V. Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

United States

www.hinicio.comHINICIO is a strategy consultancy firm specialized in energy transition and sustainable mobility. Our N.American offices are in Washington DC (HQ in Brussels, Belgium). We are recognized as a leading player in the hydrogen field in Europe and the Americas. I bring decades of energy experience to my North American BD role, having worked previously in fossil and transition fuels, O&G production and refining, biofuels, project development,oil and gas drilling and storage, and ESG work in 25 countries and 4 out of 5 continents. I dedicated my last two decades to working with US based global consultancies in diverse roles and integrating multidisciplinary techno-economic and project teams working for over 50 different entities and companies in the Americas and EMEA. Proud to be in a cutting edge, technological leader in the global hydrogen and derivatives space with amazing leadership and talented coworkers!

Ct, United States

As an independent consultant, I am passionate about my line of work in many facets of the energy industry in the U.S. and globally. I offer company and contractual experience. I can manage and integrally assist in sponsoring/evaluating complex global energy projects by applying decades of specialized expertise in oil and gas, bio-renewables, technical, and commercial development in the U.S. , Latin America, Middle East and other regions. Some of my areas of focus are Biofuels and/or O&G tech support, markets (both conventional fuels ,biofuels and newly considered sources like hydrogen), project management, renewable natural gas, transition fuels and the renewable-power interface as well as ESG analysis (led/integral participant in major project environmental/safety assessments). Offshore Wind Energy Conceptual studies and regulatory/incentives impact on North American renewable energy are also within my areas of expertise.

a) Worked on corporate market analyses for Li-ion and other battery power storage technologies for a renewables project. b)Provided analysis and insights(including price evolution and perspectives) on metals/commodities markets including mining, reprocessing etc. for copper, steel, aluminum and other metals of interest to electric power companies c) Integrally participated in designing an ESG vision for a large U.S. utility company. d) For the same company, led a team on a U.S./Canada 6-month natural gas drilling market study, permitting a focus on qualified drilling contractors. e) Supply and demand planning/training, post-COVID supply chain bottlenecks and trucking/railroad issues. f) Conducted periodic market briefings for 5-6 major utilities.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

As an independent consultant, I am passionate about my line of work in many facets of the energy industry in the U.S. and globally. I offer company and contractual experience. I can manage and integrally assist in sponsoring/evaluating complex global energy projects by applying decades of specialized expertise in oil and gas, bio-renewables, technical, and commercial development in the U.S. , Latin America, Middle East and other regions. Some of my areas of focus are O&G tech support, markets (both conventional fuels ,biofuels and newly considered sources like hydrogen), project management, renewable natural gas, transition fuels and the renewable-power interface as well as ESG analysis (led/integral participant in major project environmental/safety assessments)

White Plains, New York, United States

Managed feasibility studies and technical /financial reviews, and developed commercial assessments for global clients in oil and gas and renewable energy sectors in the U.S., the Americas, and EMEA. Managed independent reports and lenders reviews, managed and evaluated capital projects (project management skills), and authored /contributed to reports on refinery projects, natural gas, project performance, CNG, small scale LNG, crude to chemicals, bio-naphtha, biojet, renewable diesel, biomass gasification, and bio-ammonia/ammonia as H2 carrier.• Successfully managed a $1B international arbitration with ICC for a large South American O&G producer, overseeing a complex and lengthy (2+ year) arbitration process • Integral team member for analyzing major crude/product terminals in Houston• Study on refined product markets in NWE ( incl. comments on a major financial consultant’s report) • Managed two extensive market studies (IDB )for financing a $ 90 million oil terminal in Dominican Rep. - Assisted Deloitte in a Marketing Study for a Caribbean company for oil product marketing assets (terminals, hundreds of stations, airport facilities) of a major • Directed a multibillion $ petrochemical business plan for a major Qatar company (with big four acct. firm and final client) for over a year • Managed a study to optimize the use of chemicals for Aramco• Managed an environmental waste management study for an Arab Gulf oil and gas company and Big Four accounting firm for refuse disposal, WTE, WTF, recycling etc. - Performed environmental/safety assessments for multibillion $ projects • Performed due diligence including a review of reservoir data, field development, and CAPEX/OPEX for Japanese co. in gas fields (S.America) - Managed with high client satisfaction a $50M gas infrastructure project (w. USTDA)- Independent Engineering for lenders, test run monitoring - Worked extensively with pricing for crude and refined products - Performed extensive BD

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Consulted with major international energy companies to conduct global market studies, estimate the value of business opportunities, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.• Co-led a six month study to identify business opportunities in the Venezuelan Extra-Heavy Oil Belt for JOGMEC• Executed a technical and financial feasibility study including feedstocks, Excel model and market analysis for a KSA refinery • Managed a family business specialized in E&P (Geomechanics and Drilling) in Mexico and Venezuela with nine employees, including four engineers and two Country Managers and completed two $1M+ jobs

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Provided technical litigation support and international business development across Latin America to assist clients in evaluating and developing projects, forecasting supply/demand and prices, and ensuring the competitiveness of assets. • Collaborated within a multifunctional team to manage a $1B+ international arbitration refinery claim in the Americas • Key member of a team in a business interruption claim for Citgo Asphalt caused by a ship damaging installations• Conducted Fair Market Value assessment of a transmix processing facility in North Texas

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Conducted analysis and planning for market openings and determined periodic (daily) fuels pricing during two years for two countries in Central America/Caribbean Puerto Rico/Guatemala), Decisions impacted 5-10 percent of Puerto Rico's fuels market.

Venezuela

Led due diligence/ valuations to structure public offerings and participation in Orinoco heavy oil and operating agreement projects in New York markets (144-A)

Caracas, Federal District, Venezuela

E&P Business Plan (3+MMBD in 1997-2000), Drilling analysis and performance incentives, Analysis New Businesses and Operating Agreements, Pro Forma Financial Statements, In Depth Project Economics, Evaluations, Benchmarking, Portfolio Methodology, Balance Scorecard

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Chemical Engineering

Technical Writing

Master'S Degree(M.S.), Industrial And Management Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business