Backed by more than 45 years of experience in liquefied natural gas (LNG) systems, hydrocarbon processing, cryogenic technologies, and energy infrastructure development, this LNG expert witness specializes in the full LNG value chain, including gas treatment, liquefaction for peakshaving and export facilities, LNG import terminals, regasification systems, marine and land transportation fuel applications, LNG bunkering operations, and natural gas delivery infrastructure. Areas of expertise include feasibility analysis, permitting, code compliance, hazard detection and mitigation systems, front-end engineering design (FEED), engineering procurement and construction (EPC), commissioning and startup, LNG operations management, operational troubleshooting, facility shutdown procedures, and mothballing of LNG infrastructure systems. The expert has more than 15 years of experience providing expert witness services, consultations, and depositions involving LNG operations, hydrocarbon processing systems, LNG safety, energy infrastructure development, and LNG facility operational disputes.

Professional leadership responsibilities have included oversight and coordination of LNG projects involving planning, engineering, construction, commissioning, operational readiness, and long-term facility management across domestic and international LNG sectors. The expert’s work has involved technical evaluation of LNG export plants, import terminals, peakshaving facilities, LNG fueling infrastructure, bunkering facilities, small-scale LNG production systems, and cryogenic fueling technologies supporting marine, locomotive, and over-the-road transportation applications. Additional experience includes development and implementation of LNG operations training programs, startup and cooldown procedures, engineering design improvements, lifecycle management evaluations, and operational performance assessments involving LNG infrastructure systems throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific region. Professional activities include long-standing service as a principal member of the NFPA-59A Committee involving standards for the production, storage, and handling of liquefied natural gas, in addition to participation in LNG-related committees and advisory groups associated with natural gas vehicles, cryogenic engineering, LNG infrastructure, and federal LNG standards development. Educational attainment includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification.

Extensive consulting, engineering, and technical advisory experience includes LNG infrastructure analysis, hydrocarbon processing evaluations, operational safety assessments, and engineering support involving LNG export, import, regasification, and transportation fuel systems. The expert has directed and supported LNG projects throughout the United States and internationally involving LNG import terminals, export facilities, LNG peakshaving systems, LNG bunkering operations, and small-scale LNG production facilities, including projects associated with utility systems, marine operations, transportation fuel infrastructure, and industrial energy applications. Additional responsibilities have included assessment of engineering and construction practices, evaluation of commissioning and startup procedures, review of operational and safety considerations affecting LNG facilities, and analysis of infrastructure performance and regulatory compliance matters related to cryogenic and hydrocarbon processing systems. The expert is also recognized for development of patented cryogenic fueling technologies involving LNG dispensing systems and has authored more than 60 technical articles, papers, and publications pertaining to LNG, cryogenics, LNG fueling systems, and LNG operations.

Professional activities further include invited speaking engagements and presentations at more than 30 national and international LNG, cryogenic engineering, natural gas, and alternative fuel conferences involving LNG safety, LNG fueling infrastructure, commissioning and startup procedures, LNG operations, peakshaving systems, and non-traditional LNG applications. The expert’s background combines LNG engineering, cryogenic systems expertise, operational safety leadership, LNG infrastructure consulting, standards-development participation, fueling system innovation, and large-scale LNG project management involving complex domestic and international energy infrastructure developments.