Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Mines Paris - PSL

Head of LNG Trading | Global LNG Trading, Origination & Shipping

LNG activities at EP Resources AG, part of the EPH group.

EP Resources AG

Head of LNG Trading

- Created the Global LNG & Gas strategy as well as obtaining board approval for implementation
- Built an LNG trading and origination business from a non-existent basis
- Headed all Global LNG trading, business development and project activities 
- Extensive relationship building on a global basis with LNG and Natural Gas industry participants as well as with top Government level decision makers

AOT ENERGY

Head of LNG Trading/Gas Development

- Commercial role developing AXPO/EGL's LNG trading business 
- Main activities were focussed on LNG Trading, Origination, Shipping, Optimisation, Regasification 
- Active on both Long/Short term LNG trading on a global basis

Axpo Group

LNG Trading & Shipping Manager

- LNG Shipbrokerage (Chartering, Sale & Purchase, Demolition)
- LNG Cargo Brokerage
- Business Development
- Consultancy

E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers Ltd

LNG Broker

- Business Development for Mitsui O.S.K. Line's LNG carrier division based out of London
- Commercial management of 3 LNG vessels as well as 3 Newbuildings
- Marketing and Chartering of vessels
- Extensive relationship building with Majors, NOCs, Traders, Charterers, Banks and co-owners of LNG vessels

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.

LNG Business Development

- Two year graduate trainee program
- Combined education and on the job experience at one of the largest shipping companies in the world.

James O'Brien