Beng Kwang Lim
About Beng Kwang Lim
Beng Kwang Lim is the Senior Counsel for Gas & Midstream (LNG) at Chevron in Singapore, with extensive experience in legal advisory roles across the LNG industry and a strong background in law.
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Beng Kwang Lim currently serves as the Senior Counsel, Gas & Midstream (LNG) at Chevron in Singapore. His role involves providing legal expertise in the areas of gas and midstream operations, particularly in the LNG sector.
Professional Background
Before joining Chevron, Beng Kwang Lim held several key legal positions in various organizations. He served as General Counsel at Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, he worked at BP in multiple roles including Senior Legal Adviser (LNG) from 2007 to 2012 in Singapore, Legal Adviser (M&A) from 2004 to 2007 in London, Acting Managing Attorney from 2003 to 2004 in Hong Kong, and Legal Manager from 2000 to 2004 in Kuala Lumpur. He also worked as a Partner at Chooi & Company from 1994 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Beng Kwang Lim holds a Barrister at Law degree from Lincoln's Inn, London, which he obtained in 1993 after studying for a year. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with First Class Honors from King's College London, where he studied from 1989 to 1992. His academic background in law laid the foundation for his extensive career in legal counsel roles.
Leadership and Management Skills
Throughout his career, Beng Kwang Lim has demonstrated significant leadership and management capabilities. He managed the BP Legal office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and acted as the Managing Attorney of the BP Legal office in Hong Kong. These roles required adaptability and leadership in different regional contexts.
Specialized Legal Expertise
Beng Kwang Lim boasts extensive experience in negotiating Terminal Use Agreements and Gas Sales Agreements. He also specializes in trading financial products, including ISDAs, Short and Long Form. Furthermore, he is well-versed in anti-bribery and corruption legal matters, showcasing his commitment to ethical business practices.
Involvement in Carbon Offsets and Sustainable Energy
Beng Kwang Lim has been involved in carbon offsets trading and carbon neutral LNG initiatives, indicating a focus on sustainable energy solutions. His expertise extends to understanding the entire LNG value chain, which further emphasizes his comprehensive knowledge of the industry.