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Nathan Ashcroft
Director, Low Carbon Solutions
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Nathan has 25 years of experience in a wide range of leadership roles. His career has spanned the development of a range of energy, chemical, and infrastructure studies and projects across different parts of the globe.
In recent years, Nathan has strategically formed initiatives and become a leader within energy transition and clean technology as it applies to the changing energy world. He has ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ in forming specialist teams to tackle major multi-faceted challenges to deliver clear and comprehensive results. Nathan leads the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ global low greenhouse gas (GHG) solutions group, involving work related to hydrogen, carbon capture and other GHG solutions.
Nathan was recognized and selected to be a distinguished lecturer for ¡®Energy Transition¡¯ for the Canadian Institute of Mining and Petroleum in 2020 and 2021.
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