Saurabh Chaugule
About Saurabh Chaugule
Saurabh Chaugule is the Product Owner for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) at Chevron, with a diverse background in energy and chemical engineering, and a passion for accelerating energy transition and digitalization.
Company: Chevron
Saurabh Chaugule currently works at Chevron as a Product Owner specializing in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in Houston, Texas. He is responsible for overseeing Chevron’s efforts in pioneering technologies and strategies that aim to capture and utilize carbon dioxide emissions more efficiently.
Past Experience at Shell
Saurabh Chaugule held various roles at Shell from 2010 to 2022, including Technical Program Manager for Fluid Catalytic Cracker R&D Scale Up, Operations Program Manager for Ethylene Cracker Technology Support, and Senior Program Manager for Strategic Planning & Energy Transition. During his tenure, he contributed to strategic planning and energy transition initiatives and delivered significant technical and business process improvements.
Education and Expertise
Saurabh Chaugule holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, specializing in Heterogeneous Catalysis, and a B. Chem. Eng. from the Institute Of Chemical Technology. He also obtained a certificate in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School in 2021. His academic background underpins his expertise in chemical engineering, energy transition, and strategic planning.
Leadership and Volunteering
Saurabh Chaugule has a strong history of leadership and volunteering. He served as President of the Purdue Alumni Club of Houston from 2020 to 2023 and is a current member of the Industrial Advisory Council for the School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. Additionally, he leads volunteering activities with Buffalo Bayou Partnership's young professionals group – The Currents.
Board Observer at Carbon Clean
From 2022 to 2023, Saurabh Chaugule worked as a Board Observer at Carbon Clean in London, England. In this role, he participated in board discussions, offering his insights and expertise in carbon capture technologies to help steer the company's strategic direction.
Principal Investigator for Direct Air Capture
At Chevron, Saurabh Chaugule is the Principal Investigator for the Western Regional Direct Air Capture Hub. He collaborates with technology startups, universities, engineering integration firms, and the United States Department of Energy to advance direct air capture technologies. His role is pivotal in fostering innovation and advancing Chevron’s sustainability goals.