Muthu has more than 25 years of technical and commercial leadership experience in Energy sector, LNG and Gas Infrastructure developments and Gas to Power large CAPEX projects. His portfolio covers Project Development, FEED, EPC management, Project Management, Operations and Services for Onshore LNG Terminals as well as FSRU/ FSU based LNG terminals, Small Scale LNG solutions, and associated Marine Facilities (Jetty, Topsides, Mooring, Pipelines). From his extensive portfolio he has broad Midstream knowledge within contracting strategy, commercial evaluations, commodity contracting, economic viability assessments, stakeholder engagement, upstream integration, regulatory interfaces, RFQ management, asset acquisition, project finance, equity investments and asset valuation.   Muthu has played a pioneering role in LNG Terminals since 2006, including the first wave of FSRUs in Americas (USA & Argentina), with more recent project portfolio of LNG terminals for Bahrain, Ghana, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Indonesia, and shipyard EPC management of an FLRSU vessel in China. He is currently involved in a wide range of projects in USA and Canada (midstream assets investments, NGLs, pricing analysis, LNG liquefaction marketing), Caribbean and Indonesia (Small Scale LNG), Bahrain and India (FSU), SE Asia (LNG Bunkering and LNG hub) and in South Asia (Gas to Power). Muthu has managed projects around 1.2 Billion USD for the corporate level projects concurrently managed, overseeing multiple Project Managers, FEED contractors, EIA consultants, Commercial Advisors, Financial Institutions and EPC Contractors.  Prior to this, Muthu has held several senior management and C Level positions  with                 Galway Group, Huarong Energy, Wison Offshore & Marine, Parker Hannifin, BW Offshore, DNV GL, and has worked in USA, Singapore, Norway,  China and India. Muthu’s 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 has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, financial management and investments.  At LNG Alliance, she is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the Group.  Prior to her present appointment, she was with Elite Partners Capital Group, where she has held various positions, including the Head of Portfolio Management and Sustainability for the Group’s private funds arm and the CEO of the SGX-ST listed Elite Commercial REIT.  Shaldine has also worked as the Group Finance Director of HKSE listed China Huarong Energy Company Limited, a shipbuilding, energy exploration and production and offshore engineering company, where she was in charge of finance-related activities of the Exploration & Production and Offshore & Marine business units located in Singapore, China and Kyrgyzstan. Prior to that Shaldine was the CFO of the SGX-ST listed Pacific Shipping Trust.  Shaldine also has experienced in the acquisition and project financing for oil and gas fields in Indonesia and construction of CCGT power plant and receiving terminals in China when she was at Pacific Oil and Gas Pte. Ltd.  Shaldine holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from the University of Guelph, Canada and a Master of Arts in International Financial Analysis from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.

Dr Gho has 35 years of experience in civil engineering, marine offshore, and energy industries. He is currently responsible for the engineering and technological aspects of LNG terminals, hydrogen and ammonia production, and renewable energy infrastructure. At LNG Alliance, he leads the technological innovation to enhance energy efficiency and foster business development for future sustainability. Prior to this, Dr Gho was a Director at SSLNG, an LNG technology/IP company, a Technical Advisor on civil engineering works of Melbourne Metro Australia, an Independent Consultant to Coogee Resources/PTTEP Australasia for inspection of modules for FPSO, Premier Oil Vietnam Offshore and PTSC Petro Vietnam for the heavy lift in construction. Apart from EPCI projects involvement in his areas of expertise for FPSO, FLNG, offshore and civil engineering structures, he was a lead engineer for offshore jack-up and semisubmersible guide development and the ABS Offshore Technology Centre under the Singapore EDB research incentive scheme. Since the nineties, he has been actively engaged in novel concepts and new technologies for the innovative floating LPG terminal and jack-up barge systems, underwater future city of NRF, deep-water jack-up, SSFSRU by SPRING, and predictive failure for CNG cylinders by MPA. Dr Gho was formerly with McDermott, ABS Pacific, and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). In his professional activities, he was Director for the first NTU postgraduate program in offshore engineering, a task force member developing the Singapore National Annex for Eurocode 3, and a subcommittee for marine offshore technology roadmap for the MPA advisory panel. He is an NTU guest lecturer and the author and co-author of 60 published research papers. He 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 based out of London, has over 40 years experience in the energy business, of which more than 25 years have been LNG-focused. This includes LNG commercialization, LNG marketing, LNG SPA (sales and purchase agreement) and GSA (gas supply agreement) negotiation, as well as implementation of agreements for the development, installation, financing and operation of LNG export and import terminal facilities. Martin specializes in commercial strategy, pricing, development and negotiation of commercial agreements for LNG projects, and has played an active role representing  both buyers and sellers of LNG in international LNG transactions. Martin also has expertise in conducting energy studies, LNG marketing and pricing, economics and operations of downstream gas and power facilities, as well as acting as an expert witness in contract disputes. In the past, he has worked with Galway Group, UK as a Managing Director and held senior management positions at RasGas and Qatar Petroleum. 

DK has more than 30 years of technical and commercial experience in working in energy and mining sectors in United States, Canada and 15 countries in South America, Asia and Africa. He has conducted options study for siting of LNG infrastructure at both onshore and offshore locations and determined optimal way for LNG storage through onshore LNG storage tanks and FSRUs/ FSUs. DK has been responsible for feasibility studies, FEED and design reviews for LNG import infrastructures (LNG Import Terminal Jetty, Trestle, LNG Storage Tank and Regas facilities) for a number of projects, 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. He has also reviewed conveyance of LNG through typical stainless-steel pipe (with insulation) and vacuum piping systems. DK has directed environmental and geotechnical studies, specifically related to LNG import and export projects and has interacted with regulatory bodies. Finally, he has prepared Cost Estimates (CAPEX and OPEX); devised procurement, logistics and construction work plans, budgets and schedules; performed Life cycle cost analysis and Financial modelling. Selected project involvements include 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 has more than 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. During his long tenure at Revithoussa island LNG Terminal covers, he was responsible for the second phase expansion project, gas transmission system management, construction of a new LNG terminal in Crete Island, construction of additional LNG storage tanks in Revithoussa island, truck loading system, increasing the send-out system capacity by 40% for LNG and revamping of Jetty and shore facilities area. His recent works 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, LNG unloading etc. He has a Chemical Engineering degree from University of Bologna, Italy and is member of several European professional associations.

As the Director of Operations, Ms. Sofía is responsible for the definition, implementation and revision of LNG Alliance’s corporate strategies and operational policies in Mexico. With her deep expertise in environment, social, and governance programs, she actively develops and executes new growth directives and business initiatives for sustainable energy project developments in Mexico. Part of her responsibility includes communicating with departmental heads to develop comprehensive financial strategies and ensuring its' adherence to regulatory standards. Prior to joining LNG Alliance, she was actively engaged in the environmental field, and worked as an environmental engineer for a Mexican consulting company, focusing on audit, evaluation, regulations, Mexican official standards and environmental permitting for different productive sectors and industries. In her current job, she monitors the day to day operations of the Mexico office, assesses revenue margins and budget reviews to maximize profits. She also optimizes operational efficiency through strategic procurement management and resource allocation to ensure smooth workflow and cost-effectiveness. Key duties include overseeing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and allocating resources to meet organizational goals. Ms. Sofía, has a masters degree in sustainable processes from UANL and a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from ITSON, Mexico.

Vasudeo Gavande, a graduate in Electrical Engineering, brings over 39 years of extensive experience in engineering design, procurement, construction, and commercial management within the Oil & Gas industry, with a focus on large CAPEX and OPEX offshore projects. His expertise spans the development of shipyard facilities, detailed engineering design, proposal and cost estimation, project control, procurement, and contract management. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in the conversion and new-build construction of FPSOs, FSOs, FPUs, FSRUs, LNG carriers, Semi-submersible rigs, Jack-up rigs, and Drilling vessels. Early in his career, he played a key role in designing power systems, equipment sizing and layouts, control and automation systems, as well as overseeing the procurement, installation, commissioning and testing of electrical systems.

Vasudeo has a proven track record in proposal development, cost estimation, cost control, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, progress measurement, team leadership, value engineering, risk assessment, change orders and final account settlement for offshore projects. His extensive involvement in project control and engineering coordination has ensured smooth communication among multidisciplinary teams, effective progress tracking, and strict adherence to project timelines. As a procurement expert, Vasudeo excels in strategic sourcing, cost optimization, risk management, negotiations, and contract management. His analytical and technical expertise has been key to driving efficient project execution and budget control. Most recently, he has focused on procurement management for Owner-Furnished Equipment in LNG terminals, hydrogen and ammonia production facilities, and renewable energy infrastructure projects. In his current role, Vasudeo oversees strategic sourcing, managing supplier relationship, cost management, risk assessment, and implementation of technological solutions, ensuring that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

With over twelve years of engineering experience in the energy sector, Shuh Pei has an extensive portfolio that encompasses FEED, Detailed Design, EPCI for oil and gas projects. In her current role, she is responsible for the green hydrogen production facility in Indonesia and leading the teams efforts in electrolyzer technology selection, hydrogen plant sizing, facilities planning and the 'first of its kind' hydrogen gas subsea pipeline engineering.  Her expertise includes pre-qualification, tender proposals, bid engineering, sub-contract management, engineering management, and project interface management. Shuh Pei has experience working on a variety of field development projects, including Singapore PowerGas pipeline, Peciko 2/4 EPSC1/2 pipeline for TotalFinalElf, Bongkot Field Development Phase 2C and 3E for PTTEP, PetronasTTM, Lamma Power Station Extension for Hong Kong Electric Company, south Sumatra West Java Project for PGN, West Lobe Wellhead Platform  for Premier Oil, RAVVA  in India, Blacktip for ENI Australia, Chim Sao for Vietnam PTSC, Wheatstone  for Chevron, Liwan  for COOEC China, and SK316  for Petronas, Malaysia.  She was responsible for overseeing the design and installation of associated tie-in spools/jumpers, subsea control umbilicals, flying leads, MEG bundles, SDH, and PLEM connecting to subsea new wells. She has worked for several companies, including OGI Pte Ltd, Saipem Singapore Pte Ltd, and Technip Singapore Pte Ltd. She holds a MS in Civil Engineering from the National University of Singapore and a BE in Civil and Structural Engineering from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. In addition to her engineering qualifications, she also has a Diploma in Business Management.