Satish Gadde

About Satish Gadde

Strategic Direction ~ Portfolio Management ~ Project Execution ~ Functional Leadership ~ Risk AssessmentSatish is a senior energy executive with 32 years of global experience leading complex, capital-intensive energy and industrial projects valued in the multi-billion-dollar range. He has held senior leadership roles with full accountability across the project portfolios, from early development through EPC execution, and asset handover.He brings deep expertise across LNG, refining and petrochemicals, utility-scale power, and industrial infrastructure, with experience spanning EPC, PMC, private equity technical and risk oversight, commercial leadership, and business development. Satish is recognized for aligning technical execution with investor expectations, capital discipline, and risk-adjusted returns while leading diverse, global teams across multiple jurisdictions.A trusted advisor valued for building strong teams, mentoring future leaders, and establishing repeatable execution frameworks that create long-term value across both traditional energy and emerging energy-transition platforms.Areas of ExpertiseEPC & PMC • LNG • Refining & Petrochemicals • Large-Scale Power • Combined Cycle Generation • Infrastructure • CO₂ & Hydrogen • Private Equity Technical & Risk Advisory • Plant Engineering & Performance • Construction Management • Startup & Commissioning • Contracts & Commercial Leadership

Experience

1. Senior Project Director - Epc

   KBR, Inc.

   Aug 2011 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Execution of Large EPC and PMC Projects - Directed high-performing team of professionals across various disciplines, including engineering, technology, procurement, construction, project controls and commercial, fostering culture of innovation and excellence. Masterfully negotiated and executed EPC and PMC contracts consistently ensuring advantageous outcomes developing strong partnerships with Owners, contractors and licensors/major suppliers. Developed FEED/EPC contracting strategies working with Owners, driving industry-leading sustainable practices setting new standards in project execution methods. Catalyzed organizational improvements and employee efficiency enhancement programs, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and workforce development. Championed development of comprehensive technical procedures, risk management tools, effectiveness benchmarking revolutionizing EPC strategization and execution of large LNG, Power, Petrochemical, Refinery and Sustainable Energy projects.SUMMARY OF RECENT MAJOR PROJECTSCurrent - Project Director - Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG (CCL) FGRU FEED/EPC Proposal 2023 - Current – Head of LTC Program – Aramco Liquid to Chemicals PMC & cPMC (Portfolio oversight of RICC, SASREF+, YASREF+, SAMREF+)20••••19 – Site Deputy Project Director – Inpex - Ichthys Onshore LNG (8.9MTPA) & Power (650 MW) EPC - Darwin, NT, Australia20••••16 – Project Director – Marshalltown Power Project (690 MWe) EPC, Marshalltown, IA

Education

• Michigan Technological University

  Masters, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

  1996 — 1998

• Andhra University

  Bachelors in Engineering, Mechanical Marine Engineering

  1990 — 1994

• Lehigh University College of Business

  MBA, Business Management, Macroeconomics & Finance

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Factory
• Commissioning
• Oil/Gas
• Steam Turbines
• Procurement
• Gas Turbines
• Power Generation
• Energy
• Power Plants
• Turbines
• Engineering
• Boilers
• Project Engineering
• Epc