Dr Muthu Chezhian brings over 25 years of global leadership experience in the energy sector, with a strong focus on LNG and gas infrastructure development, Gas-to-Power projects, and large-scale CAPEX investments. His expertise spans the full project lifecycle from project development, FEED, EPC management, and operations, to commercial strategy, project finance, and equity investments.
 

Dr Muthu has been a pioneer in LNG terminal development since 2006, playing a key role in the first wave of FSRU projects in the Americas (USA & Argentina) and later expanding his portfolio to include projects across Bahrain, Ghana, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Indonesia, and the EPC management of an FLRSU vessel in China. He has successfully managed projects exceeding USD 1.2 billion, whilst leading multi-disciplinary teams. Dr Muthu is highly experienced in contracting strategies, commodity contracting, commercial evaluations, economic viability assessments, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory frameworks globally.

Previously, Dr Muthu held senior leadership and C-level positions at Galway Group, Huarong Energy, Wison Offshore & Marine, Parker Hannifin, BW Offshore, and DNV GL, and has worked extensively across the USA, Singapore, Norway, China, and India. Recognized for his ability to bridge technical expertise with commercial strategy, he continues to drive LNG Alliance’s vision of innovating sustainable energy infrastructure and advancing the global energy transition.

Dr Muthu holds a Ph.D. in Marine Hydrodynamics (focus on FPSOs) and MS in Marine Technology from NTNU, Trondheim, Norway and B. Tech. (Honors) in Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture from IIT - Kharagpur, India and a PMP Certification from USA.

Shaldine brings over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, financial management, and investments. At LNG Alliance, she oversees the Group’s strategic planning and all finance activities.
 

She was formerly Head of Portfolio Management and Sustainability at Elite Partners Capital Group and CEO of Elite Commercial REIT (SGX-ST listed). Shaldine has also served as Group Finance Director at China Huarong Energy (HKSE), CFO of Pacific Shipping Trust (SGX-ST), and held senior finance roles at Pacific Oil & Gas, where she managed project financing for oil & gas fields in Indonesia and CCGT power projects in China.

Shaldine holds a BSc in Biological Science from the University of Guelph, Canada and a MA in International Financial Analysis from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.

Dr. Gho has over 35 years of experience in civil engineering, marine offshore, and energy industries. At LNG Alliance, he leads the engineering and technological aspects of LNG terminals, hydrogen and ammonia production, and renewable energy infrastructure, driving innovation to enhance efficiency and support sustainable growth.
 

Previously, he was Director at SSLNG, Technical Advisor on civil works for Melbourne Metro (Australia), and Consultant to Coogee Resources/PTTEP Australasia, Premier Oil Vietnam, and PTSC Petro Vietnam. His background includes leadership roles in FPSO, FLNG, offshore platforms, and civil engineering structures, as well as pioneering work on novel technologies such as floating LPG terminals, deep-water jack-ups, and predictive failure systems for CNG cylinders.
 

Dr. Gho has worked with McDermott, ABS Pacific, and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), where he also launched NTU’s first postgraduate program in offshore engineering. He has contributed to national standards and roadmaps, served on advisory panels, and authored over 60 published research papers.

Dr Gho holds a BEng (First Class Honours) in Civil and Structural Engineering from the University of Sheffield UK, an MSc DIC in Earthquake Engineering Structural Dynamics from Imperial College London, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from NTU.

Martin Paliga has over 40 years of experience in the energy sector, with more than 25 years focused on LNG. His expertise includes LNG commercialization and marketing, SPA and GSA negotiations, and the development and financing of LNG export and import terminals. Martin has represented both buyers and sellers in international LNG transactions, specializing in commercial strategy, pricing, and contract implementation.
 

He has also conducted energy studies, LNG pricing and economics assessments, downstream gas and power facility operations, and has served as an expert witness in contract disputes. Previously, Martin was Managing Director at Galway Group UK and held senior management roles at RasGas and Qatar Petroleum.
 

Martin holds an MBA from Warwick Business School and a BScTech in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sheffield.

DK has over 30 years of technical and commercial experience in the energy and mining sectors across the US, Canada, South America, Asia, and Africa. He has led feasibility studies, FEED, and design reviews for LNG import and export infrastructure, including jetties, trestles, storage tanks, regasification facilities, and FSRUs/FSUs particularly in the Caribbean, Western Canada and the Middle East. As part of the work scope, he has designed pipe-in-pipe configurations for LNG transportation employing new materials and unique deployment systems. 

His expertise spans LNG storage and transport systems, pipe-in-pipe configurations, environmental and geotechnical studies, regulatory engagement, and project cost analysis (CAPEX/OPEX). DK has delivered procurement, logistics, construction, and financial models for projects such as Bahama LNG, Woodfibre LNG, Pacific Northwest LNG, Aurora LNG, Damietta LNG, and MPEH LNG.

DK holds an MBA, Finance & Accounting from the University of Chicago, Illinois, USA; M.Eng., Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada; M.A.Sc., Structural Engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada; and, M. Eng., Building Science & Technology from IIT Roorkee, India.

Aristoteles Krokidas has over 36 years of experience in LNG terminals and LNG facilities, covering project development, Engineering Procurement Construction, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of LNG terminals and with decades of hands-on operational and technical experience of LNG plants in Greece. In his early career, he served as the Deputy Director of Operation & Maintenance for Department of Pipeline Natural Gas system in Greece, responsible for the commissioning of Natural Gas System in Greece covering nearly 1000 km of pipeline distribution network.

Aristoteles recent accomplishments include preparation and execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing the completion procedures and hand-over for Enemalta regasification unit., which comprise the LNG and BOG delivery pipework from an FSU (Floating and Storage Unit) via jetty to an onshore regasification unit. During his 9 years of LNG plant start up and operation at Public Gas Corporation of Greece (DEPA), he managed more than 37 Operations, Maintenance and Safety procedures, which covered ships cool down procedures, daily material balance, LNG tank pumps   maintenance and LNG unloading.

Aristoteles holds a Chemical Engineering degree from University of Bologna, Italy and is member of several European professional associations.

Over 40 years of experience in the energy industry, Allan Bounds is a seasoned, reputable leader with a distinguished career specializing in natural gas and LNG. He has held senior leadership roles across top-tier energy trading and marketing firms, including Senior Vice President of Global LNG at Macquarie Energy, Vice President of LNG Origination at Constellation Energy, Managing Director at Epoch Energy, and Vice President at El Paso Gas.

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Allan has led end-to-end LNG operations encompassing feed gas supply, liquefaction, shipping (cargo acquisition), regasification, and the structuring of long-term sales and purchase agreements. His expertise extends through natural gas transmission, pipelines, distribution, and energy merchant marketing, with a robust track record in trading, risk management, and enterprise risk oversight. He has had full P&L responsibility for national marketing departments and project teams, driving performance through fuel acquisition, transport logistics, regulatory navigation, and financial structuring.​
 

Allan holds an MBA in Business Administration, Management, and Finance from Lamar University. His disciplined, results-oriented, and collaborative leadership style reflects the strong foundation laid during his service in the United States Navy.

Over 25 years of expertise in investment banking, Yuga Nugraha bring a wealth of expertise within Indonesia’s capital markets, government privatization initiatives, and strategic advisory services in the Oil & Gas and Infrastructure sectors. Throughout his career, he has played a vital role in structuring, managing and executing high-profile transactions across the energy value chain. He has held exceptional senior positions at CIMB, Danareksa Sekuritas, and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), where he specialized in asset management, disposal and divergent strategies.

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Particularly early on in his tenure as Vice President Group Head of Asset Disposal at IBRA (2002–2004), he oversaw key asset monetization efforts critical to national economic recovery. Notably in the last decade, Yuga has acted as a ‘financial advisor’ on major oil and gas transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures involving Pertamina International Shipping thereby, supporting the company's strategic expansion and portfolio optimization in the upstream and midstream segments. His involvement in infrastructure financing for toll road operators such as Waskita and Jasamarga also demonstrates his broad transaction expertise, with deal values ranging between IDR 3.5 trillion and IDR 5.8 trillion.

Yuga holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Indonesia and a Master’s in Economic Management from the Asian Institute of Management in Manila, Philippines.

Over 10 years of relevant experience, Sofía Espriu oversees corporate strategy, operational policies and business development initiatives in Mexico. With deep expertise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs, she drives sustainable energy project development while ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial standards.
 

Previously an environmental engineer in Mexico, she specialized in audits, permitting, and regulatory compliance across multiple industries. In her current role, she manages day-to-day operations, financial planning, supplier relationships, and strategic procurement to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Sofía holds a Master’s in Sustainable Processes (UANL) and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering (ITSON, Mexico).

Vasudeo Gavande, a graduate in Electrical Engineering, brings over 39 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with expertise spanning across engineering design, procurement, project controls and commercial management for large offshore CAPEX and OPEX projects. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in the conversion and new-build construction of FPSOs, FSOs, FPUs, FSRUs, LNG carriers and drilling rigs, as well as early career work in power systems and electrical installations. 
 

With a proven track record in proposal development, cost control, risk management, and contract negotiations, Vasudeo is recognized for driving efficiency and ensuring timely delivery of complex offshore projects. Most recently, he has focused on procurement management for LNG terminals, hydrogen and ammonia facilities, and renewable energy projects, leading strategic sourcing, supplier relations, and cost optimization. 

Over 15 years of engineering experience in the energy sector, spanning FEED, detailed design, and EPCI for major oil, gas, and renewable projects, Shuh Pei Leng leads the development of a green hydrogen production facility in Indonesia. This includes electrolyzer technology selection, plant sizing, facilities planning, and the region’s first subsea hydrogen gas pipeline engineering.
 

Her expertise covers pre-qualification, tendering, engineering management, and project interface coordination. She has contributed to high-profile projects worldwide with clients such as TotalEnergies, PTTEP, Petronas, Chevron, ENI, and PGN, and previously worked with OGI, Saipem, and Technip.
 

Shuh Pei holds an MS in Civil Engineering from the National University of Singapore, a BE in Civil & Structural Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, and a Diploma in Business Management.

Over 19 years of progressive experience in the marine and offshore industry, Kang Ki (KK) Ng advanced from a Project Engineer to Assistant Vice President at Sembcorp Marine Ltd and Seatrium. He has led complex EPCC projects including semisubmersible drilling rigs, jack-ups, accommodation and crane vessels, FPUs, and FPSO conversions. With hands-on involvement from bidding through commissioning, he has successfully coordinated multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, and construction, ensuring compliance with global standards such as ABS, DNV, and LR.
 

Recognized for project management expertise, construction oversight, and strategic decision-making, KK brings a proven track record of delivering diverse offshore projects on time and within budget, while supporting the industry’s transition toward sustainable marine operations.

KK holds a BE in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.