Dr. Rebecca Boudreaux

Dr. Rebecca Boudreaux is the President, CEO, and Board Director of Oberon Fuels, a company at the forefront of renewable fuel innovation.14 With a background in chemistry and entrepreneurship, Dr. Boudreaux has led Oberon Fuels to significant achievements in the renewable energy sector.23

Career Highlights

Early Career:: Dr. Boudreaux's journey in the energy industry began at 18 when she worked as a purchasing assistant for an oil and gas company, influenced by her father's 40-year career in the same field.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures:: While pursuing her graduate degree at the University of Massachusetts, she co-founded a biotechnology company focused on developing more effective cancer treatments.1

Oberon Fuels:: In 2011, Dr. Boudreaux joined Oberon Fuels when the company was just five months old.1 She has since risen to the positions of President and CEO, leading the company to significant milestones:

• In May 2021, Oberon Fuels produced the first renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) in the United States.3
• The company has established partnerships with major players in the propane industry, including Suburban Propane, SHV Energy, and Lipigas.1

Contributions to Renewable Energy

Under Dr. Boudreaux's leadership, Oberon Fuels has made significant strides in renewable fuel technology:

• Developed rDME, which can reduce the carbon footprint of propane by up to 60%.1
• Focused on utilizing various waste products (animal waste, landfill gas, food waste, agricultural waste) to produce rDME.1
• Working towards establishing approximately 20 DME production facilities domestically within the next five years.1

Vision for the Future

Dr. Boudreaux envisions the global LPG industry as the infrastructure for renewable hydrogen. She sees rDME as an "enabling molecule" that can be blended with LPG and serve as a source of hydrogen.1

Dr. Rebecca Boudreaux's innovative approach and leadership have positioned Oberon Fuels as a key player in the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions.