Chris Jones
Vice President - AI Power Generation @ Tallgrass
About
Dynamic and results-driven executive with 20 years of progressive leadership in offshore and onshore field development, operations, and capital project delivery across the oil, gas, and power sectors. Expert in driving end-to-end execution of upstream and midstream developments, with a focus on operational excellence, strategic planning, and organizational growth. Proven success in leading multi-billion-dollar assets, optimizing cost structures, implementing innovative contracting models, and aligning field development strategies with corporate objectives. Trusted executive with a strong track record of providing strategic oversight of complex, high-value portfolios ensuring alignment with corporate goals, risk mitigation, and sustained operational performance across global operations.
United States
Richmond
Oil & Energy
Oil & Gas, Petroleum, EPC, Petrochemical, Energy, Project Engineering, Gas, Offshore Drilling, Engineering, FEED, Project Management, Onshore, Unconventional
Experience

Vice President - AI Power Generation
Houston, TX
Directing the strategic development and execution of 10+ GW of behind-the-meter (BTM) power generation solutions, providing mission-critical infrastructure for leading AI data center hyperscalers. Spearheading the portfolio strategy across innovative generation technologies, including microgrids, fuel cells, simple cycle, and high-efficiency combined cycle power plants, ensuring robust and resilient energy supply for hyperscale operations.

Executive Strategic Advisor – LNG, Terminal, FSRU, & Power Developments
Strategic advisor to energy infrastructure investment funds and LNG developers, providing expertise on LNG terminal valuations, FSRU, BOOM developments, integrated power plant development, execution strategy, capital and operating cost structures, merger and acquisition asset integration, and comprehensive risk management Strategic advisor to offshore LNG developers, guiding MARAD approval processes and shaping long-term strategies to optimize profitability and project viability for offshore LNG developments

Chief Operating Officer - Portfolio Development
Houston/Mexico
Directed global development and operational oversight of a diversified energy portfolio spanning upstream, midstream, LNG, and power assets across multiple geographies Led development oversight of multiple LNG-to-Power initiatives across Latin America and South America Spearheaded strategic planning, concept design, and execution of four offshore LNG (FLNG) projects, advancing the company’s leadership in emerging gas monetization Drove integration of acquired assets into the corporate development pipeline, ensuring seamless alignment with strategic growth and operational objectives Forged and sustained long-term partnerships with key government and strategic stakeholders, including MARAD (USA), PEMEX (Mexico), CFE (Mexico), and Ministry of Mines (Nicaragua), and , enhancing business resilience and regional market positioning

Managing Director - LNG Development & Gas Supply
Houston/Mexico
Oversite of the concept development and execution of onshore and offshore (fixed-leg and floating) LNG facilities across Texas, Louisiana, West Africa, and Mexico. Spearheaded end-to-end oversight of LNG project lifecycles—from concept selection through engineering, construction, hook-up & commissioning, as well as operations Led the successful delivery of gas supply for the Fast LNG project in Altamira, Mexico, ensuring alignment with technical, commercial, and regulatory milestones. Held global responsibility for gas supply strategies supporting power generation projects in Latin America

Principal Managing Partner
Houston, Texas, United States
Led firm-wide operational transformation initiatives, streamlining internal processes to enhance efficiency, reduce overhead, and significantly improve profitability for organization. Cultivated and sustained long-term relationships with domestic and international clients, serving as a trusted advisor and driving consistent business growth and client retention. Provided executive oversight as Senior Project Manager on dozens of complex oil and gas developments worldwide. Modernized the firm's talent acquisition strategy, optimizing recruitment workflows and enhancing the quality and speed of candidate sourcing. Mentored consultants and junior partners, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional development.

Project Director - Various Unconventional Projects
Houston, Texas, United States
Responsible for the oversight and approval of the design, evolution, cost analysis and execution of more then 200 + Unconventional Oil & Gas as well as power generation developments in the Eagle Ford, Permian, Delaware, Bakken, Utica and Marcellus formations for upstream and midstream facilities include well pads, tank farms, gas plants, compression stations, condensate plants and power generation facilities. Capital project sizes ranged from $3 million to $400 million USD. Chevron MCBU - Delaware Basin BHP - Permian Basin Equinor - Eagle Ford, Bakken, and Utica/Marcellus Basins Southwestern Energy - Utica, Marcellus, and Haynesville Basins

Project Manager - Upstream & Midstream Capital Projects
Houston, Texas, United States
Directed the full lifecycle of upstream and midstream oil and gas developments across domestic and international markets, managing capital projects ranging from several million to multi-billion dollars in value. Oversaw all facets of project delivery, including scope definition, budgeting, financial approvals, scheduling, vendor selection and negotiation, and execution planning. Capital project sizes ranged from $50 million - $3 billion USD. Chevron - Multiple Offshore West Africa Projects Enterprise - Gulf of Mexico InterOil - Onshore Papua New Guinea Marathon - Onshore Equatorial Guinea PetroVietnam - Offshore Gulf of Thailand Noble Energy - Offshore China

Engineering Manager
Houston, Texas, United States
Engineering Manager with extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams in the design, development, and execution of upstream and midstream oil and gas projects. Proven ability to oversee FEED, detailed engineering, and construction support across complex onshore and offshore developments. Managed onshore and offshore assets ranging from $5 million to more then $3 billion dollars in capital cost exceeding 500,000 engineering man hours.
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