With over 28 years of experience in the natural gas industry spanning Gas Trading, Transmission, City Gas Distribution, and Business Development, including LNG sourcing, transportation, contract management, gas pricing, and tariff models. Also proficient in the Power sector, renewable energy, and consulting.Currently serving as Director at GasEdge Energy Private Limited (since August 2023):• Leading a natural gas consulting firm, providing strategic guidance. • Advising on enhancing consumer participation in natural gas E-auctions across sectors like power, City Gas distribution, fertilizer, etc. • Conducting market analysis, stakeholder engagement, contract structuring, and pricing development.Renewable Energy GenerationAdvising on a 50 MW hybrid renewable energy project, Structuring under the group captive model, advising on capital and regulatory aspects, and facilitating Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with C&I customers. Advising on bids under the PM KUSUM C FLS scheme in Gujarat and Rajasthan.Highlights from tenure as Group ED GSPC Group and CEO of JV Company GSPL India Gasnet Ltd until March 2023:• Managed Mehsana - Bhatinda 1300 Kms cross country gas transmission pipeline project costing Rs. 5800 crores. • Oversaw complete project life cycle from bidding, JV structuring, financing, to operations. • Instrumental in forming and managing JV companies for interstate gas transmission projects and CGD projects.Key achievements during tenure with GSPC Group:• Established gas trading business, overseeing LNG procurement, Pan-India natural gas marketing, and formulating commercial strategies. • Led teams in executing long-term SPA for LNG sourcing, negotiating LNG terminal and pipeline access agreements, and Domestic Gas sourcing. • Developed Natural Gas infrastructure including Gujarat Gas Grid, CGDs, and LNG import terminals. • Played pivotal roles in acquisitions, equity investments by PE investors, and IPOs. • Managed company P&L over 2 decades resulting in consistent growth & profitability, with FY22-23 gas trading revenues exceeding Rs. 28000 crores and EBIT of over Rs. 1000 crores each for gas trading & transmission.Additional roles and responsibilities:• Nominee Director on boards of Gujarat State Energy Generation Ltd., GSPC Pipavav Power Co. Ltd., Sabarmati Gas Ltd., Swan LNG Pvt. Ltd., GIGL, and Association of CGD Entities (ACE). •Oversee Regulatory Affairs and formulate commercial strategies for mid-stream and downstream gas business, handling regulatory issues, policy advocacy, litigation, and tariff filings.