Daniel D. Droog
About Daniel D. Droog
Daniel D. Droog is the Vice President of New Energies Business Development at Chevron and a member of the Board of Directors at Carbon Clean, actively involved in the global energy industry with a focus on lower carbon and new energy solutions.
Company
Daniel D. Droog is currently serving at two prominent companies. At Chevron, he holds the title of Vice President, New Energies Business Development in Houston, Texas, United States. Additionally, he is a Member of the Board Of Directors at Carbon Clean, located in London, England, United Kingdom. These roles highlight Droog's active involvement in both corporate and innovative energy solutions settings.
Title
In his role as Vice President, New Energies Business Development at Chevron, Daniel D. Droog leads global business development initiatives focusing on lower carbon and new energies. His responsibilities encompass renewable feedstocks, fuels, gas and products, hydrogen, carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), offsets, carbon trading, and exploring emerging opportunities in energy storage and geothermal.
Education and Expertise
Daniel D. Droog's educational background is rooted in law. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Pepperdine Law from 1999 to 2002. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Dordt University from 1994 to 1998. His expertise has been further honed by numerous senior legal and strategic roles, underscoring his strategic policy and energy sector knowledge.
Background
Daniel D. Droog has an extensive professional history. He began his career as a Judicial Clerk for Hon. Harold R. DeMoss Jr. at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from 2002 to 2004, followed by a role as Associate at Baker Botts LLP from 2004 to 2006. He further advanced his career at Shipley Snell Montgomery Droog LLP as Partner from 2006 to 2012. At Chevron, he served in several critical capacities: Senior Counsel Chevron Upstream & Gas (2013-2017), Senior Managing Counsel - Strategy & Policy (2017-2020), and Vice President Energy Transition (2020-2021).
Achievements
Daniel D. Droog played a pivotal role in launching Chevron New Energies in 2021, a significant initiative aimed at focusing on lower carbon and new energy solutions. His involvement in the global energy industry extends to several board roles where he contributes to organizations centered around education, economic development, innovation, and support for individuals with special needs.