Rafael Lopez
About Rafael Lopez
Rafael Lopez is the LNG Portfolio Director at ExxonMobil with over 25 years of international experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
Company
Rafael Lopez is currently employed at ExxonMobil, where he has been working since 2015. As a key member of ExxonMobil's LNG Business Unit, he serves in a pivotal role overseeing the LNG portfolio.
Title
Rafael Lopez holds the position of LNG Portfolio Director at ExxonMobil. His responsibilities entail managing and optimizing the portfolio related to liquefied natural gas projects, ensuring the alignment of strategic objectives with operational execution.
Education and Expertise
Rafael Lopez pursued his undergraduate education at Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. He further honed his skills by obtaining a Master's degree in Project Management from the University of Houston. This academic foundation has been instrumental in his career in the oil and gas industry.
International Experience in Oil & Gas Industry
With over 25 years of international experience, Rafael Lopez has led mega-scale, multi-billion-dollar projects across various global regions. His extensive career includes significant tenures at Chevron and Shell, where he held senior management roles. His expertise spans across leading multi-discipline teams and executing complex projects in different geographical locations.
Career at Chevron and Shell
Before joining ExxonMobil, Rafael Lopez worked at Chevron as a Senior Project Manager from 2010 to 2015 in Perth, Australia. Prior to that, he held several positions at Shell, including Project Manager and Delivery Lead, working in multiple countries including Russia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His roles at Shell span from 1992 to 2010, emphasizing his robust experience in project management and delivery.