Savanna Speciale

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Principal and Founder @ Carbon Solutions, LLC
Houston, TX, US
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Houston, Texas, United States, United States
About Savanna Speciale

As a Director-Level Cross Commodity Originator, I have a solid history of overseeing trading, origination, and management of transactions involving physical and financial refined products, crude oil, low-carbon bridge fuels, and hydrogen and hydrogen vectors. While scaling established business lines, I displayed robust expertise in exploring and capitalizing on new business opportunities across refined products, crude oil, petroleum, and renewable energy markets. My comprehensive experience in commodity origination and trading enables me to deliver sustainable solutions for commodity working capital and hedging to a diverse client base utilizing my strong deal structuring and negotiation skills. Being an expert in energy management and carbon reduction, I drive low-carbon supply chain sourcing across all commodity classes and maintain a low-carbon footprint by securing supply agreements across commodities. In addition, my background includes identifying and capturing new customers while expanding my entrepreneurial trade book on US Exports by engaging with physical and paper arbitrages to trade swaps, arbs, and spreads. Moreover, I have successfully improved market impacts across regions by driving value creation, incentive realization, and cost minimization for Motiva Enterprise operations involving domestic and Canadian refinery supply.My strong interpersonal communication skills help me to develop strong relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders to drive end-to-end commodity chain value. Connect with me here at the platform to discuss your goals and how I can be a driving force in achieving them!Specialties: Trading | Physical/Financial Refined Products | Renewable Energy Origination | Working Capital Management | Financial Modeling & Forecasting | Hydrogen, CCUS, LOHC, Ammonia & Methanol | Logistics & Supply Optimization | Cost Reduction & Revenue Growth | Sales Pipeline Management | Contract Origination & Negotiation | Low Carbon Bridge Fuels | Hydrogen Vectors | Venture Capital | Crude Oil | Physical/Financial Commodities| Financial Services & Controls | Partner/Investor Relations | Commercial Networking | Risk Management | Analytical Skills

Savanna Speciale's Current Company Details
Carbon Solutions, LLC

Carbon Solutions, Llc

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Principal and Founder
Houston, TX, US
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Savanna Speciale Work Experience Details
  • Carbon Solutions, Llc
    Principal And Founder
    Carbon Solutions, Llc
    Houston, Tx, Us
  • Carbon Solutions, Llc
    Principal & Founder
    Carbon Solutions, Llc Jan 2024 - Present
    At Carbon Solutions, LLC, we provide comprehensive business and management consulting services tailored to both traditional energy markets and the emerging decarbonization landscape. Our expertise spans strategic planning, financial analysis, market research, and operational optimization, enabling clients to achieve their goals with impactful and measurable results.Leveraging years of industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions that drive profitability and sustainability. From structuring commodity supply and offtake agreements to integrating cutting-edge waste valorization and renewable energy technologies, we help businesses navigate complex markets and embrace transformative opportunities.I am particularly passionate about supporting startups in commercializing new technologies that spark innovative change. By guiding early-stage companies through market entry strategies, securing funding, and implementing scalable solutions, we empower entrepreneurs to bring groundbreaking ideas to life and make a lasting impact in the energy transition.Whether optimizing operations in oil and gas markets or advancing carbon-neutral solutions, Carbon Solutions, LLC partners with clients to build resilient, forward-thinking businesses. Our work is rooted in a commitment to fostering innovation, reducing emissions, and shaping a sustainable future.
  • Gasology
    Vice President Of Commercial
    Gasology Jan 2024 - Present
    New Orleans, Louisiana, Us
  • Bp
    Director, Low Carbon & Cross Commodity Origination
    Bp Dec 2021 - Dec 2023
    London, England, Gb
    In this role, I drive efficient low-carbon supply chain sourcing across all commodity classes and maintain a robust low-carbon footprint by securing solid supply and offtake agreements across commodities. By developing new channels of growth in decarburization of industrial and consumer clients outside of conventional physical sales and risk management, I unlock new commercial margins, source differentiated offers, and optimize value across commodities and interfaces, including cert. Gas, RNG, and carbon offset bundled products.As a lead member, I devise Trading & Shipping strategy with Gas & Low Carbon Energy to seek an early position and bring together a global, scalable value chain for bp in the commercial assessment of Hydrogen, Hydrogen based fuels such as Ammonia, Methanol, & LOHC, and Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage (CCUS) opportunities. Also, I identify project development and partnership opportunities to acquire assets, originate supply, and offtake opportunities within hard-to-abate sector, utilities, and the maritime industry.While working with bp Ventures, Regions, Cities & Solutions (RC&S), and Fuel Supply & Midstream (FSM), I seek out industry partnerships, ensure alignment around low carbon strategies, and pursue next-generation opportunities. Additionally, I secure high-value contacts by forging relationships with business leaders, c-suite executives, and other target customers; represent bp at industry events to discover new technology partnerships.
  • Pegasus Commodities, Llc
    Senior Oil Broker/Founder
    Pegasus Commodities, Llc May 2021 - Sep 2021
    I established Pegasus Commodities LLC with a mission of reinventing execution in crude oil space for traders seeking an edge. In a world where every penny counts, I understand how to reduce slippage and maximize profits. I developed a team of women brokers with backgrounds in institutional, physical crude trading, high-frequency algorithmic trading, market-making, and traditional brokerage within the crude oil space. Moreover, I developed market presence and sourced new business opportunities using existing relationships, cross-commodity experience, and knowledge to expand from crude to gasoline, distillates, and fuel oil in futures, grades, and swaps.
  • Motiva Enterprises Llc
    Crude Trader
    Motiva Enterprises Llc Mar 2019 - May 2021
    Houston, Tx, Us
    As a Crude Oil Trader, I managed a portfolio of crude oil derivatives. In addition to hedging, I worked with traders to execute large-volume transactions through the physical and financial markets. My additional tasks included handling all aspects of waterborne crude trading for Motiva, including US Exports (0-6MB/month) and foreign waterborne grades such as LATAM, PG, Canadian, and WAF for 640kbd Gulf Coast refinery. By establishing a global partnership with Aramco Trading Entities, I worked on Motiva system end-to-end crude supply process.
  • Motiva Enterprises Llc
    Jet Fuel Trader
    Motiva Enterprises Llc Oct 2015 - Mar 2019
    Houston, Tx, Us
    In this role, I provided fuel management solutions and increased outlets for waterborne swaps and logistics into new marketplaces, pipelines, and airline contracts. By designing a jet portfolio strategy, I successfully expanded refinery grades and regions and interpreted market point of view into discretionary trading opportunities via EFPs, indexes, rates, rolls, swaps, and spreads. I capitalized on logistics, product specifications, regional/global fundamentals, and structure/market participants to capture end-to-end commodity chain value. Furthermore, I established a productive relationship with ATC across the distillate desk and piloted a broader diesel team in clearing, optimizing, and trading diesel pipeline, FOB, and DES waterborne cargos.
  • Bp
    Trading Operator, Distillates & Crude (Tdp)
    Bp Jul 2014 - Aug 2015
    London, England, Gb
    In this role, I supervised and piloted Gulf Coast domestic crude oil physical movements with inland and ocean-going barge. By improving barge schedules around NuStar Corpus Christi, following contractual obligations, and minimizing demurrage and length of voyages, I successfully reduced costs and maximized In this role, I was responsible to schedule all pipeline distillate finished products on Colonial and Explorer from the Gulf Coast. I optimized pipeline, tank, and waterborne cargos for West Coast Products around trader market view.Moreover, I oversaw 3rd party terminal operations including oil movements, inventory, and loss reduction in Pt Everglades. Coordinated truck and rail import schedules with distillate blending plan in the Gulf Coast and liaised with credit and settlements to ensure proper payment, billing, and management of working capital.
  • Bp
    Residual Fuels Trading Analyst (Tdp)
    Bp Jun 2013 - Jul 2014
    London, England, Gb
    As an Intermediates Trading Analyst, I managed exposure for physical, marine, and paper trading books and forecasted US supply and demand balances for VGO to formulate trading strategies for fuel team. I devised analytical tools such as VGO balances, SRFO feedstock model, and arb calculator. Also, I modeled residual fuel effect of crude yield structure changes to support trading activity and influence trading calls. I tracked shipping flows globally and monitored and managed arb flow calls for regional balances.
  • Bp
    Cross-Commodity Market Analyst (Tdp)
    Bp Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
    London, England, Gb
    In this role, I assessed the impact of turnarounds and unplanned unit shutdowns on production and refinery yields to determine product imbalances. I conducted market analysis for crude, gasoline, distillate, and fuel oil trading benches. Also, I founded a year-long BP refinery supply and optimization course taught by internal specialists.
  • Tulane Energy Institute
    Teaching Assistant
    Tulane Energy Institute Aug 2011 - May 2012
    As the Teaching Assistant, I explained trade methods and factors affecting time spreads, crack spreads, and hedge ratios. Also, I assisted students in developing a working knowledge of Reuters, MIMIC, and Trading Technologies.
  • Canal Refining Co
    Co-Lead Refinery Economics Intern
    Canal Refining Co Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
    As a Co-Lead Refinery Economics Intern, I supervised a team of 5 Tulane MNRG interns to perform financial analysis for refining operations. To secure startup financing, I created a financial model and conducted viability analysis. I researched and modeled a three-year crack spread history to determine different crack ratios and crude qualities. Also, I assessed real option value of refinery investment to maximize opportunities.
  • Conocophillips
    Commercial Intern
    Conocophillips Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
    Houston, Texas, Us
    As a Commercial Intern, I supported increasing frequency from monthly to weekly by upgrading short-term price forecast tools. I generated and submitted daily refinery operation exception reports to Refining and Commercial senior management. By creating a price forecast manual, I documented and published new weekly processes and price forecasts for refinery planning and optimization.
  • Joule Energy Llc
    Business Development, Marketing And Sales
    Joule Energy Llc Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
    In this role, I developed marketing channels for alternative energy through a grassroots campaign and social media. I increased potential customers through inbound marketing techniques such as search engine optimization.Moreover, I established relationships with contractors and architects, leading to potential business opportunities. I also assisted in the creation of client proposals and presentations aimed at expanding customer relations.
  • All Star Consulting
    Administrative Assistant
    All Star Consulting Jun 2006 - Dec 2006
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    In this role, I organized office supplies more efficiently to increase the ease of taking supply counts. Moreover, I updated files on employees in the database frequently, making all information up-to-date and relevant. I also maintained office cleanliness to increase clients' impressions of the business.

Savanna Speciale Education Details

  • Tulane University
    Tulane University
    Energy Trading And Finance
  • Tulane University
    Tulane University
    Finance And Energy
  • Omnes Education
    Omnes Education
  • Lowell High School
    Lowell High School

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Savanna Speciale works for Carbon Solutions, Llc

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Savanna Speciale's current role is Principal and Founder.

What schools did Savanna Speciale attend?

Savanna Speciale attended Tulane University, Tulane University, Omnes Education, Lowell High School.

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