Lawrence Rondon

Experience

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  BG Group

  Feb 2006 - Oct 2016

  • Managed commercial strategies for 2 LNG Midstream marketing business units (PFLE & BGGSTL). • Ensured that commercial obligations under the Gas supply, Processing and LNG supply contracts were met. o Managed the loading, sale & shipping of LNG cargoes (~60 cargoes)o Sold spot cargoes on the open market and managed the risks associated with such sales o Led negotiation of new Master Sales Agreements (MSAs)o Managed BGTT’s gas allocations to both LNG (Train 2/3 & 4) and Domestic o Agreed annual gas supply & LNG re-delivery targets with Atlantic LNG & BGTT Tradingo Scheduled load dates for cargoes at Annual & Mid-Year ADPs and developed/updated subsequent Ninety Day Schedules (NDS) through coordination with the Atlantic Commercial Reps, BG Group’s Shipping Team and multiple LNG off-takers.o Established good working relationships with Joint Venture partners Show less

  • Senior Commercial Advisor

    Sept 2012 - Oct 2016

  • Senior Economist

    Feb 2006 - Sept 2012
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  Shell

  Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

  Senior Commercial Advisor

  New Business Development (NBD) & Atlantic Governance: Non-Operated Venture (NOV) •Responsible for managing the commercial contracts for the 5C & 5D Upstream Developments as well as conducting the review and assessment of commercial deals proposed by Atlantic ahead of advising Senior Management on the risk /reward issues (i.e. Shell’s economic benefits).•Worked with subsurface teams during Technical & Operational engagements with the Ministry of Energy and raise commercial matters which required Ministry intervention. Show less

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  Heritage Petroleum Company

  Oct 2023 - now

  Lead Commercial discussions with Joint Venture Partners. Analyze and understand the external and competitive landscape to shape medium term strategy and to prioritize and screen opportunities for Heritage Petroleum. Negotiation and management of opportunities, rights, obligations, risks and liabilities in upstream commercial arrangementsLead the economic review and evaluation of new development proposals, divestment proposals and business cases. Provide insight into the individual commercial transactions ensuring maximum value to Heritage PetroleumAdvise Executive Management on large transactions including acquisitions and divestment – guide the broader team through the approval processes, manage timelines and activities to ensure delivery.Support the delivery of the annual plan process for all Joint Venture interestsSupervise the preparation of budgets and monthly forecasts (including cash calls) for the JV operations and ensure financial forecasts have integrity and fully reflect business risksHold Finance relationship with non-operated JV finance team and other Senior JV representatives, building sustainable ways of working to ensure appropriate business needs are met.Build and maintain productive working relationships and influence individuals at all levels within the organizationFinancial Modelling & Asset Valuations (Including M&A opportunities)Acted as Business Unit Leader (October'23 - April'24) Show less Led all aspects of the Joint Venture (JV) and sublicense assets and new business development opportunities. Led a diverse Team of forty (40) highly qualified oil & gas professionals Led the Development of and gained approval from the Board for the Annual Business Plan and Budget.Managed US$100+ annual budget (Opex and Capex)Led Business Continuity / Crisis Management / Incident Management Team (on two-week rotations) Led the development and approval for the Business Unit's five year Strategic PlanEnsured that the JVs and sub-licence programs provided efficient, cost effective and safe upstream oil and gas production and development to maximize the return for the shareholder whilst maximizing production and cash delivery.Oversaw the direction, formulation and execution of strategies and business plans for daily production delivery and future growth.Developed and obtained agreement to implement, review and monitor the effectiveness of the longterm corporate strategy and medium-term corporate plan that ensured Hertiage developed the infrastructure and assets to deliver value that its stakeholders required.Oversaw the preparation of investment documents, proposals & memorandums in coordination with the Strategy and other functional teams, and ensured proposals are of a high quality and complied with the stage gate process requirements and/ or other internal frameworks. Show less

  • Manager, Planning and Performance (Business Development and Joint Ventures)

    Dec 2018 - now

  • ACTING Business Unit Leader (Business Development & Joint Ventures)

    Oct 2023 - Apr 2024